Nano Thought

[caitrina]

Any suggestions about size to start with. Am thinking about one but some of these are so large that you might as well set up another large tank or am I missing something here?

[BigAl07]

Start with as LARGE as your area for a tank will allow. The larger the better and you'll be thankful you did once you go LARGE!!

I have a 12g and am already looking at upgrading to either a 75 or 90 for the next couple of years and then MUCH larger when the new house is done.

Larger is more stable and easier to maintain.

Allen

[Snelly40]

i agree with Al,
i started with a 24, wanted tp upgrade in 4 months haha.
after a year i bought my 90 gallon and love it, also much much much more stable!!!!
id start with a 55,75, or even 90 gallon tank!!!

[caitrina]

Thanks Allen and Snelly. You both are right...I have a 65 gallon reef tank now and within a few months I wanted something larger. I just kind of like the smallness of the little cubes and really didn't want to get something really large right now because I plan on moving from this house sometime in the next year or so and welllll that is going to be a job in itself with a 65, but like I said you are right about wanting something larger. Just as sure as I get it I will be grumbling about wanting something bigger. Thanks for bringing back that memory!

[boozeman]

the new JBJ cube sure looks sweet

[1mtnbkr]

I started with a 24 gal Aquapod and now 8 months later i have a 100 gallon reef too. I still have the nano, its great.

[BigAl07]

I have my 12g Nano here in my office and that's what will always be in my office until I move up the corp ladder. that's the ONLY thing that will fit on my desk and still be able to work with my blueprints. Now for the house I started with a 10g because it seemed the WAY to go! Now I am looking for 75-90 because that's all the will fit in the space alloted and still allow sufficient space for mechanical stuff and maintennace. In the new house (1-3 years) I want a mega-tank. Even though I know I'll be tearing down the tanks in a couple of years I'll be able to incorporate them into the new house. The 75-90 is what will be in our master bedroom so it wont be a wasted effort.

I can't knock my Nano-cube especially since you're already familiar with The ways of the Reef. I can say that it's not the best tank for a beginner or someone who isn't dedicated to the constant testing and upkeep that a smaller tank requires in order to have anything remotely resembling stability.

Whichever way you go, you know we want pictures

sincerely,
Allen

[Cassette87]

I started out with a 29 FOWLR, then left the hobby temporarily because of school, and then reassembled my 29 with new equipment to make a reef. I would love to get a 75 or 90, but space simply will not permit at the time. At any rate, i just ordered an 8 gallon nano, because i saw a couple in action, and was amazed at how fascinating a small tank can be! So as soon as i'm able to keep a 90, i will, but in my opinion, keeping a nano can only make you a better aquarist...