Pondering a new money pit!

Newt · 09-14-2005, 02:49 PM

I've been thinking for a few weeks now about starting up a nano tank. I have two possible options to go with:
1.) Buy a stock JBJ Nanocube DX and do a few lighting and flow moderations.
or
2.) Attempt to build a custom acrylic cube, to what dimensions I really have no idea, but with a built in overflow for a refugium/sump, and to create a some great flow.

I was pondering a 18x18x16 cube thinking that would look cool, and adding Eurobracing.

What do you all think I should do? Comments, suggestions?

Jason

DaveK · 09-14-2005, 02:54 PM

When you get into a choice like this, it's much more a matter of personal choice. Either way would be fine.

You might ask yourself, what do I want to keep in the nano, and let that determine the tank.

tommyp · 09-14-2005, 03:41 PM

I usually make my choices about small tanks based on the lighting needs. Like if I was using these whatever watt pc's they would fit best in a shape. Or if I was going to run a single halide than 18 x 18 might be a good choice. I love DIY, I would make my own tank. But that is just me.

Gina · 09-14-2005, 06:16 PM

As far as buying a JBJ Nano or custom building one...I would first check the prices of the Acrylic and see whice would be less expensive. Unless, money is no object?

Sounds like a nice size though!!

Woodstock · 09-14-2005, 06:22 PM

I'd get the JBJ set up. I know what it will look like (a far cry from me making an aquarium), I know it will hold water

, and It comes with a warranty. I always go for the 'plug-n-play' items

I like that coolio twisted black stand they sell for them too...

Newt · 09-15-2005, 01:24 AM

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I'd get the JBJ set up. I know what it will look like (a far cry from me making an aquarium), I know it will hold water , and It comes with a warranty. I always go for the 'plug-n-play' items I like that coolio twisted black stand they sell for them too...

Good points! Right now JBJ 12 gal is winning, I like the idea of a warranty, and for what I want to keep even the stock DX lighting would be fine, the S stand is pretty neat, but there's no room for a fuge. LOL...

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Originally Posted by Gina

As far as buying a JBJ Nano or custom building one...I would first check the prices of the Acrylic and see whice would be less expensive. Unless, money is no object?

Sounds like a nice size though!!

I would really like the challenge of building my own tank, and I think it would be quite fun...but you're right, it could end up being a lot more money than I want to spend to get a nano going.

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Originally Posted by DaveK

You might ask yourself, what do I want to keep in the nano, and let that determine the tank.

I mainly want to keep LPS and softies and a couple small fish, so I wouldn't really need a whole lot of intense lighting over the tank...unless of course I build the tank and use MH just because, or remove the JBJ hood and hang a pendant then I could always throw in a clam or two to grow out for my main tank.

Right now this has me thinking...buy the 12g Nanocube DX, structurally sound and I can figure my budget, and down the line I could add components that I want to the tank.

Thanks for the input everyone. This nano will be a bit off in the future, tuition is due in a few days

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