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lucy10203

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hey everyone, im new to this site because i want to get a nano cube. i ahve owned a 55g salwater tank wiht live rock and fish, no corals. I dont know how all of this works, which tanks are the best and lights fliters, so forth. i would appreciate it if you guys could let me know which tank i should buy (best for the buck). i am looking for 12 gallons or maybe 14 (depending on how much it will take up). i am moving to college soon so i obviosly cant take my 55g wiht me so im saving up for a nano cube... :D (maybe i can finaly have some corals lol)

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Reef Chicks

Hi and :welcome: to N-R! The BioCube is a great starting all-in-one tank. There are several different types of these tanks. They come in 8g, 14g and 29g. Some are for sale in the classifieds section on here. Also, try Craigslist in your town. If you are interested, I have a used BC29 for $175 shipped insured in the original box. That brings everything you need to start except the water, sand (if you are doing a sandy bottom) and the fish.

 

Anyways, good luck and do a build of whatever tank you end up setting up.

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Reef Chicks

Yeah, I didn't realize that you were keeping this in a dorm... duh! Anyways, you may be tempted to go with a pico (smaller than 5g) but they are very difficult to stabilize. The smallest I would go is a BC8 or equivalent in the AIO or maybe a 10g with a HOB filter. I saw someone running an AC 110/500 in their 10g not too long ago.

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How much longer will you be in your dorm room? Are you staying for the summer? Moving tanks is an ordeal.

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hey everyone, im new to this site because i want to get a nano cube. i ahve owned a 55g salwater tank wiht live rock and fish, no corals. I dont know how all of this works, which tanks are the best and lights fliters, so forth. i would appreciate it if you guys could let me know which tank i should buy (best for the buck). i am looking for 12 gallons or maybe 14 (depending on how much it will take up). i am moving to college soon so i obviosly cant take my 55g wiht me so im saving up for a nano cube... :D (maybe i can finaly have some corals lol)

 

 

If you can fit it I would go with the 14 gallon Biocube. I had the 8 gallon and it was too small for me. Otherwise it is a nice AIO tank.

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