Confuse Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 i'm soooooo torn. I don't know whether to get the 30 or the 38......are you really able to put that much more in a tank? It is only about 4 inches longer. Also with the 30, i can get away with using the ai nano. With the 38 id have to spend more for the sol or the vega. decisions decisions lol Go big or go home. Can you truly regret a bigger tank? I think you're more likely to regret going for a smaller tank. Quote Link to comment
jgpico Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 i'm soooooo torn. I don't know whether to get the 30 or the 38......are you really able to put that much more in a tank? It is only about 4 inches longer. Also with the 30, i can get away with using the ai nano. With the 38 id have to spend more for the sol or the vega. decisions decisions lol I wish I would have gotten the 38. You could easily light it with a kessil a350w. The width gives you a little more options for a better scape in my opinion. Quote Link to comment
livewyr25 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Also, how bad is the stand for the nuvo 38? I've seen mixed reviews. But I also do not have the ability (nor the skill) to build my own stand. What other options are there? Quote Link to comment
jgpico Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Also, how bad is the stand for the nuvo 38? I've seen mixed reviews. But I also do not have the ability (nor the skill) to build my own stand. What other options are there? I have the nuvo 38 stand for my 30 and I haven't had any issues with it. Other people have said its unstable but honestly mine is pretty solid. The only thing I dislike about the Stan is the limited space underneath. Quote Link to comment
NanoGuy13 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 FTS of my nuvo16, it's been running for about a month now. Can't wait to have this fully stocked Quote Link to comment
Obsessed Reefer Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm looking into an upgrade lighting wise for my 8G once it gets settled. I prefer 14-20K. What are some good LED bulbs or fixtures? I saw the Nano Razor that was just put up for preorder through marine depot, and it looks very nice, especially because I've seen the larger counterparts in person and really like them. Quote Link to comment
maizenblue00 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm just gettin my 38 started but I'd love to join the list! http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/325661-my-nuvo-38-one-step-closer/ Quote Link to comment
joel sandoman Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 I'm looking into an upgrade lighting wise for my 8G once it gets settled. I prefer 14-20K. What are some good LED bulbs or fixtures? I saw the Nano Razor that was just put up for preorder through marine depot, and it looks very nice, especially because I've seen the larger counterparts in person and really like them. I like my AI Nano so far. Quote Link to comment
Adam_T Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 I did a review on this LED fixture here....AI Nano's are nice, but far from full spectrum. :-) http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/325365-nano-box-reef-mini-tide-led-fixture/ Quote Link to comment
Adam_T Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I currently have a 5'' Rock Anemone in my Nuvo 8 that is doing VERY well.....but I am curious as to if I can toss a Maxi-Mini Anemone in there as well? It would be replacing a Gold Aussie Torch coral. Quote Link to comment
joel sandoman Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 I think people put those in together all the time as they don't move as much as BTAs. Just space em' apart. Quote Link to comment
Nanofreak79 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 Just thought I'd let everyone know that the nuvo 16 media basket from InTank fits the 4 gallon nuvo perfectly. Quote Link to comment
Adam_T Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Evaporation? What evaporation? Thanks to Pico Aquariums for the custom filter cover. 1 Quote Link to comment
slaychild Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Love this thread! I started my Nuvo16 about a month 1/2 ago, guess i'll need to get some pics together. it is great for ideas, anyone want to suggest a lighting upgrade or supplement for a $200 budget? was originally thinking about just adding a 3rd skylight, but really want something in the 20K range for a little more blue. have looked tirelessly and still haven't found something to grab my attention, actually looked at every listing for LEDs on ebay today... Hey try Reefbreeders, they have one for $179 and it is 120w. Quote Link to comment
slaychild Posted May 3, 2013 Share Posted May 3, 2013 Here is an update on mine. Thanks for putting this together. NICE!!! Quote Link to comment
joel sandoman Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Adam how much did that rear cover cost you? Quote Link to comment
slaychild Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 No, it's not drilled. I used a PVC overflow. Quote Link to comment
x3thelast Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 throw mine up on here. im in the club Quote Link to comment
joel sandoman Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 throw mine up on here. im in the club I put you in a couple days ago. Glad to have you! 1 Quote Link to comment
Mckinney0171 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Also, how bad is the stand for the nuvo 38? I've seen mixed reviews. But I also do not have the ability (nor the skill) to build my own stand. What other options are there? The feel that the stand is overpriced and very low quality. It is pure fiber board and will likely crumble if it got wet. I ordered one and it came in with scratches and broken edges all over the pieces. I would definitely not recommend the stand. Quote Link to comment
joel sandoman Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 50 members in the club so far! 1 Quote Link to comment
joel sandoman Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 And we have our first Nuvo 24!! 1 Quote Link to comment
Easyflip Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Add me in with my micro 30 Quote Link to comment
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