AIO tanks - Help?

[Samfoy]

I have done a 125 reef tank some 20 years ago and enjoyed it tremendously. I had the tank for 4 years. It is time to get back to fish keeping. I want to do a freshwater until I possibly move in 9 to 10 months. With the experience I already have I want to work with a 16 to 29 gallon ALL IN ONE budget tank. Space is a little tight for now. This will help me get started again. I have done some research and like what Fluval AIO tanks do. Does anyone have ideas what works best?

 

[Colin_T]

Hi and welcome to the forum

Sorry, I can't help with the Fluval but others on here might have some experience with them.

 

[Samfoy]

Thank You

 

[Bruce Leyland-Jones]

I've looked at these for a friend with limited space and they seem to be good value for money.
That said, it is always a good idea to get the biggest you can afford and find space for.

Smaller tanks are harder to maintain, contrary to popular first impressions.
Plus, you'll be limited to what you can put in it, (my friend is having shrimp and chili rasbora) and a bigger tank is always more future-proofed...because it's more than likely you WILL want to expand your fishy empire.

 

[fishyfun&fans]

Mines a super fish at 16 Gallons I have 7 assorted mollies(yes I know too many due an upgrade soon) a dwarf gourami 3 guppy fry and 1 mollie fry

I didnt think about future proofing and now I’m frantically looking for the right size tank

Luckily there all very happy at the moment.

but it’s definitely not a permanent home for them and I have absolutely no chance if I want more until I get a bigger tank

 

[Samfoy]

I decided to go with a Fluval Spec 16 gallon for now. No plants. Just dragon rock or a tall driftwood for decor. A Ram or two with several rummynose - starting with just a few rummirs first after I cycle the tank. Keeping it simple for the next 8 or 9 months. After the move I'll go bigger and bolder.