My Future Build 30-40g AIO

[DaveMc]

Well, the SW bug has bit me hard and I am planning for my future build. I wanted to start this thread to get feedback from everyone on what I am looking at for this build. Everyone's opinions and experience has be a huge help to me so far

So first I am looking into a either a 30-40g AIO, possibly Nuvo. Space is limited or I would be going bigger lol. The reason I chose the AIO is everything is built in and adding skimmer, reactor etc. will be easier.

The first and main thing I am looking at is lighting. I was looking at a couple different one's and would like to get feedback on them....

First is this one, I like the programmable ability in it....
Amazon.com: 16" Programmable LED Aquarium Light Fixture - EUPHOTICA 16" Full Color Spectrum Saltwater Coral Fish Tank Grow Light: Pet Supplies

Then there is this one....
Amazon.com: Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED Light, 24 to 36-Inch: Pet Supplies

Also wanting to be able to mount them using a arm, rack etc. Since I rent my home can't put holes int he ceiling

20-30 more pounds of rock...will be using the current rock in my nano to make up for the rest.

Sand - How much would be needed for about a 1 1/2" to 2" sand bed?

How many fish would fit comfortably in a 30-40g?

Heater - 100w or 150w?

Would 2 Hydro 240's be enough since the AIO's have dual return heads?

Okies, these are my main questions right now. Looking forward to any and all feedback/assistance.

[10gal_nano]

How about a 30 nuvo and a tablet light. My friend @24redbaron has one

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by 10gal_nano

How about a 30 nuvo and a tablet light. My friend @24redbaron has one

The 30 nuvo is what I was looking at.....haven't heard of the tablet light. Is there a link for it?

[deckaman225]

I would go with a 40 b the tank has so much space for aqua scape and is shallower I thing I'm gonna put a 30 gal sump on it awesome layout for a reef!!

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by deckaman225

I would go with a 40 b the tank has so much space for aqua scape and is shallower I thing I'm gonna put a 30 gal sump on it awesome layout for a reef!!

I was thinking about that when looking at a 40. My only concern is space. Are they much wider that the 30's?

[deckaman225]

They are 18 inches wide!

[bribo12]

30 breeders? Or regular 30's? They are 18" wide so quite wide.

[DaveMc]

Regular 30...kinda like the cubes that Nuvo has.

[bribo12]

I believe regular 30s are only 12" wide whereas the breeder is 18"

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by bribo12

I believe regular 30s are only 12" wide whereas the breeder is 18"

Cool...will have to go with the regular then. this one will be going in my living room and already have a 55g FW in there at this time so can't go too big or the wife will kill me

[bribo12]

I think the nuvos are wonderful aio tanks. Much better than biocubes or Red Sea max. If you really want a nice tank get the solana 34 gallon cube .

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by bribo12

I think the nuvos are wonderful aio tanks. Much better than biocubes or Red Sea max. If you really want a nice tank get the solana 34 gallon cube .

Oh wow....looking at it now. That is a nice tank....more room than a 30 and looks like it would fit nice.

[bribo12]

Have you seen the price tag yet haha . It is starphire glass and IMO one of the nicest tanks out there. Just $$$

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by bribo12

Have you seen the price tag yet haha . It is starphire glass and IMO one of the nicest tanks out there. Just $$$

Not yet, at their site but not seeing a price....thinking I don't want to either

[bribo12]

Just the tank isn't bad as it's $188 on marinedepot but I think as the kit it gets up there

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by bribo12

Just the tank isn't bad as it's $188 on marinedepot but I think as the kit it gets up there

Ahhh....let me head over to marine depot and take a look see lol.

[bribo12]

Lol idk maybe I'm thinking of something else. I just know it is a really nice cube. The nuvos are awesome too

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by bribo12

Lol idk maybe I'm thinking of something else. I just know it is a really nice cube. The nuvos are awesome too

Still looking at the site.....came across this Nuvo that has everything even the lighting.

Innovative Marine 38 gallon Nuvo Aquarium w/ EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w Gen3 Pro LED and MP10 Propeller Pump

Drooling here

[bribo12]

That's expensive but not a terrible deal for everything you get. The radions are easily $600 and the vortech is $250. So the tank is then $550. Gues that is a lot haha

[DaveMc]

Originally Posted by bribo12

That's expensive but not a terrible deal for everything you get. The radions are easily $600 and the vortech is $250. So the tank is then $550. Gues that is a lot haha

True! Thinking if I buy individually may come out cheaper that way. Does seem a lot for the tank once the other things are removed from it.