Opinions on a Pico tank

[Classictint]

Looking for suggestions on a Pico tank (4-8 gals). Wanna hear what people have or had
Thanks a bunch
Lance

 

[Zoarder]

Stay away for 4 gallon, its a nightmare!! The jbj 8 gal is the best for pico.

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[Vnghost]

Cadlights 8 gallon

 

[Classictint]

Cadlights 8 gallon

The Cadlights look sweet !

 

[Jhuneke]

The jbj rimless 8 gal is a great setup .. I set one up for seahorses.. Ya, I'm selling it... lol didn't work out this time with the ponies. HMU if interested it's still running too. As far as 4 gallons.. Too hard to maintain temp I feel and parameters would be even harder. You can easily maintain an 8 a 3 gallon wc every 5 days or so ( dep on bioload of course) No problems , aside from cooling. You want to make sure it gets zero sun on it, and put near an interior wall. Here in IE I learned that first hand. Fun to keep a nano though good luck!

 

[Classictint]

The jbj rimless 8 gal is a great setup .. I set one up for seahorses.. Ya, I'm selling it... lol didn't work out this time with the ponies. HMU if interested it's still running too. As far as 4 gallons.. Too hard to maintain temp I feel and parameters would be even harder. You can easily maintain an 8 a 3 gallon wc every 5 days or so ( dep on bioload of course) No problems , aside from cooling. You want to make sure it gets zero sun on it, and put near an interior wall. Here in IE I learned that first hand. Fun to keep a nano though good luck!

Have any pics?

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[Jhuneke]

Sure, here is my FS thread too http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/s...w-fully-cycled-and-full-of-goodies-price-drop!

 

[Zoarder]

Sure, here is my FS thread too http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/s...w-fully-cycled-and-full-of-goodies-price-drop!

Same one I have and its awesome! Jami is a great reefer.

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[Jhuneke]

Thanks, Noah would def keep it, but really have no need for two tanks 4 ft away from each other! Lol

 

[Zoarder]

Thanks, Noah would def keep it, but really have no need for two tanks 4 ft away from each other! Lol

I have 3 a few inches from each other haha you can't have to many

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[Jhuneke]

Ya, you may have a point.. I have seen a mantis shrimp for sale..
Wonder how they do in a pico?!

 

[Digitalfreq]

Get ocreefmadness's pico tank. Saw it in person and it nice. Comes with a skimmer and stand.

 

[cymaster007]

I have and really like the aqueon Evolve AIO pico.

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[Classictint]

Can you guys post pics of the ones you have

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[bustayanky]

http://www.socalireefs.com/forums/showthread.php?47594-Nano-Reefers!-FTS-pics!

 

[Classictint]

Nice thread

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[Clifford]

You should get an ice probe for it. I have one for cheap. LOL

 

[Ddavies564]

Look into pico aquarium he has the sickest set ups. 15x15x9 is rad. http://www.picoaquariums.com/pico-s-series/12-pico-s-ii.html

 

[SchnitzelReef]

13g long 30"x10"x10"
External overflow with a sump. I ran the AIO for a while, and it's a hassle having the filtration in the back. With a sump, all u gotta do is change filter socks. And adding a heater and a skimmer is really easy when it's in the sump. Plus I'm running a refugium in it as well

We had john from advanced acrylic build it. I think for the tank and sump it cost around $250. Which is pretty cheap. For a sump and tank

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Look into pico aquarium he has the sickest set ups. 15x15x9 is rad. http://www.picoaquariums.com/pico-s-series/12-pico-s-ii.html

That looks pretty sweet for $200