Starting a Nano/ Pico. Best Plug-n-Play???

sweatervest13

sweatervest13

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Hi All,
I want to start a small Nano tank. I have been showing the wife some small tanks to get her on board. I would like to put it in the kitchen (my big tank is in the basement and I want something I can look at on the main floor) on a back counter away from direct sunlight.
I would like to ask, what are some of the best plug-n-play tanks that are out there??
I am looking for something small. 4-10gal. I like the look of the innovative marine nuvo line. I don't really like the plastic on the Biocubes. And I don't think they make the 8g anymore.
This would be set up as a reef tank (maybe fishless), with maybe only 1 or 2 fish tops.
Any suggestions???
 
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saxman

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The NC 12's only hold about 9 gals if you measure the water you put in them. I've had one for several years (since they first came out) and it's still working, altho I replaced the pump in favor of a cooler running model. The fans in the hood are a bit noisy now and need replacing, so that's on the "to do" list.
I actually like the NC 24's the best out of the tanks we've tried. We have three NC 24s, as well as a BC 24, two NC 28s, and the NC 12 I mentioned. We use them for QT/growout tanks.
HTH
 
sweatervest13

sweatervest13

Active Member
Thanks for the feedback Saxman!!
Helps a ton.
I am leaning towards the IM Nuvo 8. I really like the look of the unit. Sleek, and stylish.
Any other feedback out there??
 
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saxman

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Minimum size for a fuzzy would be something like a std 29 gal, altho you could keep one in a 24 gal cube as long as you scape it properly.
In an 8 gal, you could keep a leaf scorp or smaller waspfish with no trouble.
 
sweatervest13

sweatervest13

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Originally Posted by saxman http:///t/392118/starting-a-nano-pico-best-plug-n-play#post_3480691
Minimum size for a fuzzy would be something like a std 29 gal, altho you could keep one in a 24 gal cube as long as you scape it properly.
In an 8 gal, you could keep a leaf scorp or smaller waspfish with no trouble.
Thanks Saxman!!
I like the look of the waspfish, but it seems that they are hard to find. We will see.
I did pull the trigger on the Nuvo 8. Set up with some LR... Now just waiting to cycle.
 
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