Nano Reef Buyer Guide

[magic m]

Hello everybody
I know loads about freshwater tropical and own 3 tank, full of fish . But im now looking into marine, and wanted to start small. From what I have read small is called nano. The size I would like to start with is from is 90 to 130 ltrs.
has anyone got any good sound advice to buy the best and safest nano tank that comes with EVERYTHING , but no glitches.

thanks for any help you may give

 

[BigC]

Hi magic,
No such thing as "no glitches" when keeping marines M8. LOL
Depends on how much you would like to spend
Got a budget (at least for the tank)
Regards
C

 

[magic m]

Hi magic,
No such thing as "no glitches" when keeping marines M8. LOL
Depends on how much you would like to spend
Got a budget (at least for the tank)
Regards
C

Hi C
Well here is the thing my husband wants 200 ltrs at least , its me who thought 130 or less. Price, well Depends , I have a Juwel , rena and a fluvel. And when asked by beginners I always say juwel is the best for keeping clean and having healthy fish and also easy to look after. But I have never had a marine tank before and am totally in the dark.
Is a start up tank better than buying a bare bones tank and then all the bits. Taking in to consideration we know nothing on which makes are good for marines.

 

[BigC]

Can I recommend a Red Sea Max.(plug n play) or a Betta lifespace. (if you want to add your own components)
a little bigger than a Nano I know but may satisify your needs better.
Regards
BigC

 

[magic m]

Can I recommend a Red Sea Max.(plug n play) or a Betta lifespace. (if you want to add your own components)
a little bigger than a Nano I know but may satisify your needs better.
Regards
BigC

whats the D_D 28usg nano cube HQl like???
magic m

 

[john.o]

I have read that people have trouble keeping the D&D 28g tank cool due to the halide being so near to the water surface so the hood will probably need modded to take t5,s
Take a look at the aquaone 200 reef
http/www.nortonaquatics.com/images/aquareef200b.jpg
technical details
Available Cabinet finish: Beech, Black
Dimensions Tank: 82 x 50 (15 cm filter depth) x 65cm
Dimensions Cabinet: 82 x 50 x 80cm
Water Capacity: 140L tank and 60L filter: total 200L
Heater: 200w
Lighting T5 Triphosphor 7100k: 2x 24w
Lighting T8 Marine Blue 20000k: 1x 15w and 1x 20w
Circulation pump turnover: 2600 L/hr
Protein skimmer: Aqua One AT80
Protein skimmer pump: 1200L/hr

cost about £470. A little more than the D&D 28g but buy the time you have modded the light. on the D&D 28g? + you would be getting a bigger tank for your money with the aquaone 200 reef

 

[Kipperhips]

Hi Magic!
well im new to Reefkeeping! and i have been reading non stop from sept..lol i finally
bought the Boyu Tl550 nano 130 lts or there abouts it came complete skimmer,pump,t5 lighting and
moonlighting built in,heater etc ..in dec ..filled in in Jan and iam now maturing it
i ditched the filter media and the ceramic hula hoops and replaced that with live rock!
its cool ..
plug n play and room to improve..dont go RED SEA MAX

Kip

 

[Truck]

hula hoops mmm!

 

[Kipperhips]

hhehehe

 

[magic m]

I have read that people have trouble keeping the D&D 28g tank cool due to the halide being so near to the water surface so the hood will probably need modded to take t5,s
Take a look at the aquaone 200 reef
[URL="http/www.nortonaquatics.com/images/aquareef200b.jpg"]http/www.nortonaquatics.com/images/aquareef200b.jpg[/URL]
technical details
Available Cabinet finish: Beech, Black
Dimensions Tank: 82 x 50 (15 cm filter depth) x 65cm
Dimensions Cabinet: 82 x 50 x 80cm
Water Capacity: 140L tank and 60L filter: total 200L
Heater: 200w
Lighting T5 Triphosphor 7100k: 2x 24w
Lighting T8 Marine Blue 20000k: 1x 15w and 1x 20w
Circulation pump turnover: 2600 L/hr
Protein skimmer: Aqua One AT80
Protein skimmer pump: 1200L/hr
thank you for the replay really not sure what to do know had planned to get a big marnie tank later in the year after new flooring down , thought small was a good way to get us in the ladder , not sure know ??? Also feeling guilty about my other fish too , does that sound daft? yeah probably
thanks for the replay again magic m

cost about £470. A little more than the D&D 28g but buy the time you have modded the light. on the D&D 28g? + you would be getting a bigger tank for your money with the aquaone 200 reef

 

[magic m]

Hi Magic!
well im new to Reefkeeping! and i have been reading non stop from sept..lol i finally
bought the Boyu Tl550 nano 130 lts or there abouts it came complete skimmer,pump,t5 lighting and
moonlighting built in,heater etc ..in dec ..filled in in Jan and iam now maturing it
i ditched the filter media and the ceramic hula hoops and replaced that with live rock!
its cool ..
plug n play and room to improve..dont go RED SEA MAX

Kip

Thank you for your replay kip. No I havent read very much in favour for Red sea max either so staying clear. friends who have marine say its best to DIY but not sure ..
only want to start small first. Im going to have to do some rearrangement of furniture for another tank. As at the same time buying a bigger tank for my oscar and parrot fish also , and that comes first, as they are out growing their tank.
You say a Boyu is good ? Will look it to that.
stay in touch and watch this space
magic m