Nuvo 25 Lagoon For Beginner.

[Timberwerks]

Will 25 gallons be ok for a beginner? I know more volume is better but the 25 Lagoon will fit my desk top perfectly. I wanted to get into the hobby years ago with a 34 gallon Solana but after having one, then another tank arrive cracked I put getting started on hold.

I'm thinking an all in one is still a good choice for me because of this being a desk top tank.

If I stay on top of things will the small 25 gallon be ok for a beginner?

Thanks

[ReefSafeSolutions]

I say go for it! I think it's an excellent tank for a beginner. I started with an IM 16 gallon, and I just upgraded to the 25 gallon and love it. Lots of space for various rock formations. I think having that space would have been really beneficial for me when I started.

 

It's also nice that the water level isn't extremely deep, I think it is less than a foot deep. Easy to get in there and make adjustments and move corals if/when you need to.

[mgsullivan24]

Yes. You are limited a little by protein skimmer options but still there are a few. I have had the 25 lagoon for about 10 months now and I can't see any real issues with it. Lighting can be interesting, with how shallow the water column is it can be easy to cook your corals. With AIO type tanks ATOs are necessary before anything else in my opinion.

[Clown79]

Yes you certainly can have a 25g reef. Many of us have small reefs.

 

Keeping things simple is the best way to start. You don't need a skimmer, reactors, controllers. Thos can be done if and when you need to.

 

Aio's are great. Use some filter floss and carbon in the filter chamber, heater, powerhead, liverock and sand.

 

Do a lot of research and ask lots of questions.

 

Maintenance, proper cycle/start up is really important.

[Timberwerks]

Thanks for the replies! I just ordered the tank from Bulk Reef Supply, hopefully it arrives safely and the quality of the tank is good. I'm a little nervous because of the bad experience with the Solana tanks years ago.