JBJ 28 NanoCube or Red Sea Max 130D or Buy items indivually???? Help?

[ktipp]

Hello to all. I'm hoping you guys learning and expertise can help a starter SW enthusiast. Im ready to take the plunge and purchase whatever it is that I need for long term success.

I'd like to start off slow and simple with the scalability in my setup to move to a SPS.

I have been doing alot of reading on Nano, Red Sea and custom setups and need your feedback on whether to do a all-in-one vs purchase tank, equipment separate?

Thanks in advance.

[Steve McKay]

Hello to all. I'm hoping you guys learning and expertise can help a starter SW enthusiast. Im ready to take the plunge and purchase whatever it is that I need for long term success.

I'd like to start off slow and simple with the scalability in my setup to move to a SPS.

I have been doing alot of reading on Nano, Red Sea and custom setups and need your feedback on whether to do a all-in-one vs purchase tank, equipment separate?

Thanks in advance.

First bigger is better. Bigger means more water volume and better stability, that doesn't mean you need a 300g tank either. Depending on your level of enthusiasm I would suggest a 30 0r 50 gallon. I would suggest buying everything separately, no one makes a near perfect nano or complete setup something is always not right and in some cases (nano) you can't add to the system with a built in hood. If you state what size tank you would like to have I'll get back with you and help you choose equipment if you like.

[ktipp]

Thanks for the feedback.

I currently have two options for tanks. I have a standard 48Lx13Wx21H 55 gallon or a fluval osaka tank 40 gallon 24 x 18 x 24.

Any advice on what tank to use and what I need to get started is very much appreciated.

Thanks

[Steve McKay]

Thanks for the feedback.

I currently have two options for tanks. I have a standard 48Lx13Wx21H 55 gallon or a fluval osaka tank 40 gallon 24 x 18 x 24.

Any advice on what tank to use and what I need to get started is very much appreciated.

Thanks

You might want to consider using the 55 for your DT (display tank) and the 40 for a sump. Put an overflow on the 55, put a skimmer and heater in the 40. Then all you need is lighting, carbon, sand, (not crushed coral) LR and a couple circulation pumps and your ready. But don't forget the small items like test kits, container to mix water and salt mix, salt mix and so on.