ScaryFatKidGT
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So I've wanted to do a SW tank for a while and I know smaller ones are harder to keep but at the same time I would like a tank in my room. What I'm wondering is are all these all in one nano tanks (Biocube, JBJ, Marine Inovations, Fluval) really that great?
First, what is it about SW that makes it require a sump? When I was looking into SW all I was told was sump sump sump overflow sump, get at least a 55/75 so it can be drilled so you can run a sump... sump sump sump.
All of these nano tanks come with a built in filter in the back but not really a sump, but they are all focused on SW, are the built in filters really that good? Why wouldn't just a large HOB work? Like 99% of these tanks are meant for SW there are hardly any FW ones and even the ones that are like Fluvals don't have the filters and come with a canister underneath. Whats so great about the built in filters for SW but not for FW?
The largest tank I would like is the 29g Biocube, no larger. I love the Biocube's curved glass but don't like the enclosed top, I would prefer rimless or a more open design.
I think I could get away with a pretty small tank like a 20L or a small cube and then run like a 10g sump? Does that sound like a good idea?
First, what is it about SW that makes it require a sump? When I was looking into SW all I was told was sump sump sump overflow sump, get at least a 55/75 so it can be drilled so you can run a sump... sump sump sump.
All of these nano tanks come with a built in filter in the back but not really a sump, but they are all focused on SW, are the built in filters really that good? Why wouldn't just a large HOB work? Like 99% of these tanks are meant for SW there are hardly any FW ones and even the ones that are like Fluvals don't have the filters and come with a canister underneath. Whats so great about the built in filters for SW but not for FW?
The largest tank I would like is the 29g Biocube, no larger. I love the Biocube's curved glass but don't like the enclosed top, I would prefer rimless or a more open design.
I think I could get away with a pretty small tank like a 20L or a small cube and then run like a 10g sump? Does that sound like a good idea?