what is a good brand name for nanos?

I had a jbj 12 gallon nano dx. It was drilled with a 10 gallon sump... It had 24 x 2 pc's.. I would get another one again.. The lights over my 5.5 gal our modded from my nano cube... I had great luck with the tank, but had to keep an eye on temperature.....

 

was the temp too hot or cold?

 

A 20 gallon tank with a stand that can accomodate a 10 gall sump will take up no more space than the bio cube. My lfs drills tanks for 20 bux a hole, ask around if u cant or dont wanna do it yourself. Ive had 2 nano cubes, both different brands....wont buy another one.

 

ok so say that i was gonna get a 20 gal with a 10 sump then, what brand should i look for? i dont want to have a problem with cracking

 

Very, very rare occurance with most well known brands. :-/

Unless damaged somehow in shipment or setup, can't even imagine it happening. 8)

 

Just buy all-glass aquarium brands. A 10 gallon and a 20 will cost u maybe 40-50 bux. As far as a sump goes just get 3 glass pieces cut 1/8 of inch thick to make an over under over baffle system to eliminate bubbles. I just made my first sump a month ago for my 90 not to mention first time plumbing and everything is working perfect. U could make a very beautiful much healthier tank by piecing it together yerself. As for a skimmer id get a aqua c urchin, return pump maybe a mag 5...using a mag 5 plumbed into 2 or 3 returns would most likely eliminate the need for internal circulation pumps also....more money saved. Possibilites are endless compared to a pre made nano tank.

 

reefs, thanks, karma, im sry but is there somewhere online that i could read about that because i see the words but because i have never been involved with a tank i dont know what it means.....i really appreciate all the help guys

 

Hit me with a private message and ill try to gather and send as much info as i can to u on how to set it up and guide u along.

 

do you guys just go to lfs for a tank? or is there some place else that you get them for cheap?

 

For just a simple all glass tank?? Smaller sizes I hate to say it but petco or petsmart are usually the best deals, you can get them online but you get raped on the shipping charges