help me pick my nano

[michaelf1478]

i am look at 2 nanos 1 12gal 1 8gal i am gonna put some coral 2 clown fish in it maybe a shrimp i was wondering whick one to get i'll post the specs
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER
Voltage 110v
Frequency 60Hz
LIGHTING
Flourescent lamp fixture for three 8 watt T5 bulbs.
(5) Bulbs:
(1) PL8 watt Trident ( for plants)
(2) T5 Daylight 10,000K white bulbs
(2) T5 Actinic 03 blue bulbs
(1) Mirror Polished Reflector
(1) Enclosed Splash Guard
(1) Illuminated Control Switch Panel for Independent Lighting Control
POWER HEAD
Output 450 Litres/Hour
CONTENT
12 gallons, 38L
MATERIAL
Tank 5m/m Curved Glass
Lens PS Plastics
Shell ABS Plastics
DIMENSIONS
Length 356m/m
Width 388m/m
Height 400m/m
WARRANTY
1 year limited warranty for manufacturing defect.
Includes leaks, glass breakage and lighting system under normal usage.
This is the 8 Gallon Oceanic Bio Cube Aquarium. It doesn't get any easier than this! The new Oceanic® BioCube has all the necessary components built-in. Spend your time setting up your ideal environment, then plug it in and enjoy the results. It's that simple! The BioCube features unique, high-quality components including Coralife® lighting and can be used for salt water or fresh water setups. - Integrated wet/dry biological filtration - Two Compact Fluorescent Lamps - Lunar Blue, Moon Glow LED Lights - Dual filter intakes - one to skim the surface and one on the bottom - Viewing window for filtration water pump - Remote ballasts with quick disconnects - Curved glass front corners - Sealed light lens cover - UL listed submersible pump with adjustable discharge nozzle - Size:12.4" x 13" x 14.6" BC- 027704

 

[gmann1139]

JBJ Nanocube, Oceanic BioCube, and Aquapod's are the 'big three' of Nanos.
The only difference I've seen is that the Nanocube has one less chamber in the back (3 v. 4) and that the Aquapod doesn't have a hood, just a lighting fixture.
As far as the first one, 12 gallons does not equal 38 L. I'm assuming it was a typo and said 48 L.
I personally bought a 12 gallon JBJ Nanocube, and have been fully satisfied. I also set up one for a friend, and the only complaint is that one of his bulbs broke during shipping (he's too lazy to call and get it replaced, but his is a FOWLR, so its not a biggie).

 

[michaelf1478]

so you think the 12gallon is the best one for what i want. i'll be honest the only reason i was looking at the 8gal is to save a little money. but if i have to i'll spend more. and the lights that come with them are they good for coral. i fount a 12gal and it had t5 lights and someone told me that want be good for coral is this accurate?