Downsize options

[Jing_xoxo]

I really want to downsize my 29g biocube to something alot smaller. Ive spent alot of time looking at pico tanks, and id like some suggestions.

The only thing I dont want to compromise and let go of my two gold assessors.

So do you guys have any ideas? I dont have much room moneywise to go crazy on a new set up, but ill try to incorporate the best ideas for something efficient and still my little piece of the ocean.

 

[mrehfeld]

This may be a lot smaller than you are thinking but there is also a lot to be learned from the following link

http://www.nanoreefblog.com/features/pico-reefs/the-history-of-pico-reef-biology

 

[mnat]

We had our 20g tall for a while. Get the tank on sale at petco so 20$ for the tank. We ran it HOB with a HOB fuge and HOB skimmer. We kept that tank running very smoothly for a while and should be big enough for the two fish and corals. Stand wise you have choices because resting weight is not too insane (200 pounds all in as a rough estimate) so you should be able to reach into it.

 

[JRWOHLER]

A 10 gallon tank is going to be an easy/cheap choice,12 inch T5 will work nicely, or a smaller cube. I looked at all the Fluval tanks for my son and unmothballed my 24G AP because I just wasn't saving anything. It was cheaper to retrofit the hood than to buy a whole new setup. I know this is an annoying question but how much do you think you will save by downsizing as far as space and money?

 

[jgraz]

I will second both setups. I ran a 10gal with a aquaclear HOB filter for my son. 18"t5 quad from odyssea. I was able to grow anything anywhere. No skimmer on that one. Only water changes.

His next tank was a 20h with 10g sump. All the fixins in the sump. And a 24"x4 current T5. Again I grew anything anywhere with it.

 

[Jing_xoxo]

A 10 gallon tank is going to be an easy/cheap choice,12 inch T5 will work nicely, or a smaller cube. I looked at all the Fluval tanks for my son and unmothballed my 24G AP because I just wasn't saving anything. It was cheaper to retrofit the hood than to buy a whole new setup. I know this is an annoying question but how much do you think you will save by downsizing as far as space and money?

none. Its not about space or money, its just a personal choice .

 

[JRWOHLER]

none. Its not about space or money, its just a personal choice .

Another choice that I thought about doing once upon a time was a custom tank ...saw one that was 5-7 gallons maybe...was about 12-18 inches long but only 6x6 ish wide...person had pipe fish in it I believe. Been a long time there are some other nano boards do you go on them?