new guy here! looking for small tank

[mkhan041]

hey me and my uncle have been setting up a salt water tank for a couple of months now its fully done but eveyone keeps telling me to get rid of my fish thats in the tank that they would out grow the tank they have been there for about 4+ months now so I think there fine for the moment i have a video ill link so u guys can check it out

I wanted to know if you guys had any small tanks for sale like a nano cube thats been used i wouldnt mind cleaning and preping
and just some starter material i dont live with my uncle and i miss not being able to see the fish they seriously calm me down and take my mind outta things so i would love to start one up just for me

I might wanna do a like mostly all inverterbrets i know spelling sucks sorry guys and maybe a clown or 2 thats about it. and fill with LR and LS

any suggestions to where to start or where to buy

I currently go to living sea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvweFnWbLTYaquarium

 

[yankeereefer]

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[squibley2]

I have a 20G that I could let you have cheep.

Kevin

 

[MrMexReefer]

you should check out Coral Reef pet center, its not that far from Living Sea. CR is located near Harlem and Lawrence... its about 5 blocks off of that intersection, towards the park. Their prices are very good, and they have a nice selection. Its a good place to start off with corals and stuff.

 

[Steverino]

also check the local www.gcca.net website, there are always ton of tanks for sale.

 

[schwaz]

Have to agree with MMreefer. In that area Coral Reef is the LFS to frequent. I bought a 12 gal nano cube from them a couple years ago and they have always been helpful and affordable IMO. Ocean Design on Narragnsat and Irving park is good to. Thats where i usually go, a bit closer to me than CR.

For what its worth I have had great luck with the 12 gal nanocube. I imagine the Biocube or AquaPod are comparable if not nicer.

Mostly inverts is the way to go as most small (Nano) tanks can only support a couple-few very small fish. I have a Pearly Jawfish and a Firefish in my 12. Gobbies, blennies, and small clowns are good fish to look at for a small starter tank. Nanoreef.com is an excellent resource for seting up a small tank also.

 

[mkhan041]

yeah i really want to start a nano cube no one has one for sale they go for around 140-150 i was looking for something a lil cheaper just because if i do a bigger tank im ognna have to pay alot for lighting etc.

if anyone has a nano cube for sale 12gl to 24 or so ill go out and pick it up.

Im also a computer geek so i might be able to fix your computer or offer repairs for free!

 

[schwaz]

last time i was in Ocean Design, they had Biocubes by Current USA I think. Same thing, except I believe the BC is 8/14/29 gal not 6/12/24 like JBJ nanocube.

Just saw a sale thread today in CMAS for a 24 FS w/ stand. Ill find the thread.

here: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=983260

 

[Douglas LEHMAN]

Hello
I have a 29 gallon, 30x12x18 tall on a oak stand $100.00

 

[Pufferpunk]

If you become a member of CMAS, you'll get a 10% discount at those stores. Highly recommend staying away from Living Sea's prices, by shopping at Coral Reef (cheapest) & Ocean Design (cheaper).

 

[yankeereefer]

cubes are nice, but IMO, AGA standard tanks are way more flexible - depending on stocking plans, cubes may require mods for lighting, fuges, etc. whereas an AGA with a HOB AC fuge and MH or PC lighting is pretty much "plug and play"

If you do pursue the cube route, check out nanocustoms.com and nanotuners.com

Yankee

 

[mbierzyc]

I have a 12gal Nanocube DX that I modded. I took out the stock lights and added a 70w metal halide. It has a 14k that's got about 5 months of use, and a 10k that is new. I did a mod to add a refugium in middle back chamber, and it would include the hang-on light and fan for that.

I have a hydor-flo and a surface skimmer, as well as the crappy fission protein skimmer.

Take it all for $125.

If you want bigger I have a 25gal Acrylic flatback hex tank that has a false wall and a built in protein skimmer.

$100, no lighting or pumps.

 

[FVReefer]

I have a 24 gallon JBJ with stand, heater and pump, one year old for $200. Looks like brand new.

 

[Steverino]

I saw a couple on sale at Tropicquatics in Lombard. You could call and ask them. I think they have CMAS discount, too, or else you can get an annual membership for their frequent buyers club for discounts on everything you buy for a year.