24 gallon Nano Cubes

[jrc101188]

i'm thinking about getting one of these for my first saltwater(reef) tank. does anyone suggest someting else for a first saltwater tank? i work at a store where we sell them and we have two set up that i maintain. so i think i have a pretty good idea of what i'm getting into.
Jason

 

[Bud_Man_Jr]

i would start with like a 40g tank.you have more room to mess stuff up.

 

[jrc101188]

i thought about doing a tank about that size, but the nanos come with all the filtration, except the protien skimmer, and lights needed to do corals and every thing. plus i'm dealing with limited space. so a tank thats 30 inches long or more just won't work.
Jason.

 

[justin]

I think aquapods by current might have a better lighting system and also have an available mini protein skimmer.

 

[Joshy]

I recon a 24 gallon would be a good starter.
Obviously less volume to make mistakes, but if you make a mistake in a bigger tank it will cost you so much more money.

 

[justin]

thats true. learn with something small so you don't lose a large investment. However with a less water volume you have less room for error.

 

[CHOMPERS]

What I have seen with Nanocubes or the like is they do not have the filtration to support much more than a few guppies. If the biofiltration has been improved than that is a different story.

 

[justin]

thats why you put liverock in it. That is yor bio.

 

[CHOMPERS]

i thought about doing a tank about that size, but the nanos come with all the filtration, except the protien skimmer, and lights needed to do corals and every thing. plus i'm dealing with limited space. so a tank thats 30 inches long or more just won't work.
Jason.

Ok, so that answered my question. So they are being taylored to salt water, I am guessing. The argument among salt water people is that less than 55g, the evaporation is enough to cause salt concentration swings that are large enough to stress the fish. Also, the trace minerals and electrolytes are consumed quickly. The end result is an unhealthy tank. Nanocube type systems are marketed toward the "Nemo" buyers and the "I change the water every year whether it needs it or not" buyers. Nano's in general just bother me. Sorry to sound negative.

 

[alex101]

Not everyone can be sweet fish enthusiasts like us man. It's gonna be ok