How Can A Nano Be More Expensive

[demonmagus]

Hi, I have heard a lot off 'nano tanks are just as expensive' going around and I want to know why, as my friend (who is 14 as well and doesn't have bags of cash) is doing a 5 gallon pico, atm he is cycling.

If anyone could tell me why they can be just as costly that would be great

 

[Mr Miagi]

Because you buy the same equipment you buy for a 30g reef for example. With exceptions being internal powerheads and lighting, your paying the same amount for every product you use, that might be used on a larger tank.

A 5 gal pico is going to fluctuate alot. Make sure he knows his stuff! Goodluck!

 

[steelhealr]

Nanos, Facts and Myths

Pico, estimates:

Tank $15
Substrate $5
Live Rock $40
Powerhead $12
Heater $12
AquaC HOB $17
Coralife PC lighting $25

50G back of sea salt $16
RO/DI filter $80
Refractometer $45

Filter media ChemiPure, 4 changes for the year $18
Phosphate binder $6
Marine test kit $16
Calcium test kit $7
kH test kit $7
Magfloat $6

Total $326 or $256 Euros or 175 pounds or 422 Australian dollars

Now add on corals and cleanup crew, another couple hundred bucks since corals are expensive. Your 5 gallon Pico nano reef is now almost at $600. And I left out a lot of other basic stuff. Not cheap FOR A 5 GALLON TANK. SH

 

[xNOTLOCx]

ya im at a 30 ggllon totally regret not going bigger gor only 20 bucks and it makes a difference belive me, big mistake gladi went up to a 30 i originally was gonna get a 20!

 

[demonmagus]

wow, I never knew that. Also, he does know his stuff I think and he is getting free RO and frags (he is a good scrounger)