the sea max is a good setup if its what you want. I have the 24g nano jbj. Its a nice setup. However the price I paid off a popular auction place on the net was 260 with the stand shipped to my door. Not too bad. Then add $125 for the skimmer. And how about another $250 for the Hqi conversion.So add it up.I have a 24g nano with a built in 70watt Hqi aqualine 10k bulb and a saphire skimmer. Its turned into over $600 to get it the way i wanted. Wish a I would of waited and bought the new one they have coming out. The 28g from jbj with the MH lights. Just my opinion.