nano tank question
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miaheatlvr
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Originally Posted by swaziland
Are the nano tanks that come complete any good? I looked at a Instant Ocean 25gal complete. Any thoughts?? built in lights filters
Thats prpbably a MARINELAND ECLIPE,, your better off with a NANO or BIO CUBE for better stock lighting!
Are the nano tanks that come complete any good? I looked at a Instant Ocean 25gal complete. Any thoughts?? built in lights filters
Thats prpbably a MARINELAND ECLIPE,, your better off with a NANO or BIO CUBE for better stock lighting!
m0nk
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Yeah, I haven't seen an Eclipse that's 25 gallons but I have the 12 gallon one and it only has a 36watt 50/50 light and carbon/bio-wheel filter. I took the bio-wheel out of my Eclipse because it was causing micro-bubbles, and I've heard that after a while of use they start to store and circulate nitrates instead of reducing them.
The Aquapod 12 gallon has surface overflow filtration (which is way better, imo, plus there is a chamber where you can add live rock for more filtration) and a 54 watt 50/50 light. If I had known about the Aquapod I probably would have spent the extra money to get one, but of course I learned about it, and the other ones, after the fact. Hope that helps.
The Aquapod 12 gallon has surface overflow filtration (which is way better, imo, plus there is a chamber where you can add live rock for more filtration) and a 54 watt 50/50 light. If I had known about the Aquapod I probably would have spent the extra money to get one, but of course I learned about it, and the other ones, after the fact. Hope that helps.
reefer545
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I have a JBJ 24 and it is great, but they all take a little tweaking. They are a great all in one setup, but mine requires a chiller so I don't have to blast my AC all the time in the summer, an extra powerhead in the tank to increase flow, adn I am upgrading the lights soon. The new RED SEA 34 Gallon is FANTASTIC! it is the best all in one setup out there now, and i wish it had been available when I bought my tank. It is also a very good price if you look around.
ncacura
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I'd reccommend the Aquapod. You can get it with metal halide lighting and its proabably the best built for your money. My LFS reccommends the Aquapod over all other nano aquariums, he swears by it and he's one of the best LFS person I've ever talked to. I had the Aquapod myself, I love it, never had any problems with it. If you going to buy it though buy it with the 150W metal halide, no reason to not go big. If you just get the regular actinic lighting you'll more than likely regret it. Good luck.