Nano Aquarium

[bschuhart]

Has anyone purchased an all in one nano aquarium.

Like a Fluval or Marineland or other?

Any recommendations?

 

[mscichlid]

No I haven't. But I'm thinking of getting a Mr Aqua 12 gal.

 

[Tony]

I have an Oceanic Biocube 8 at work. Works great for a reef setup.

 

[Prince]

Petco is running a clearance on the Edge 109.99. H.O.T> has the other kits and few up and runnig near the pond stuff. Check out the fluval blog and http://fluvaledge.forumengland.com/

 

[bschuhart]

Local Petsmart has a Biocube 14 for $125 but I'm looking for a smaller tank like one of the 6 gallon Fluvals.

 

[Prince]

I just bought a Edge for 81.00 new. Now I have to convince the wife to let me set it up in the casual dinning room.

 

[bschuhart]

Here's what I'm thinking of getting. I was looking at the Fluval Edge, but the opening is so small I think it would be a problem for me.

I've narrowed it down to 3 choices. I want this nano to be a planted tank.

Fluval Flora 7.9g $139.99 w/ mini CO2 Is this CO2 a waiste on a tank this small?

Fluval Ebi, $119.00 same as the Flora w/o the CO2

Bio Cube 14g on Clearance for $125.00. This is almost half price. w/built in bio ball filter and 2 - 13 watt CF's

 

[iamzrad]

When I hear "nano aquarium", I think of something that's under 5gal.

You can easily make one yourself. Just head to Home Depot, by some glass and silicon sealant. Boom, done!

 

[Tony]

When I hear "nano aquarium", I think of something that's under 5gal.

You can easily make one yourself. Just head to Home Depot, by some glass and silicon sealant. Boom, done!

Boom, done... that easy, eh?

Or even easier, pick up a standard 2.5 gallon or 5 gallon tank for $10.

I do like these self contained systems though.... definite style points.

 

[F8LBITE]

That Fluval Flora looks awesome! Ive had my eye on an edge for a long time.

 

[bschuhart]

Boom, done... that easy, eh?

Or even easier, pick up a standard 2.5 gallon or 5 gallon tank for $10.

I do like these self contained systems though.... definite style points.

This one's all about style, the wife gave me permission (sort of) for me to put it on a end table in the living room. It needs to look like a living piece of art.

 

[mscichlid]

C02 is never a waste. The right combo in addition to the light and ferts will give dynamic results.

 

[bschuhart]

I ordered the Fluval Flora todayfrom TFP. Got a pretty good deal it was on sale for $99.99 and then I used a $25.00 OFF coupon code...so $74.99 not bad.

Now what to put in it. FW Shrimp? What kind of plants?

I told my wife it will be like a aquatic planter and will look GREAT on the end table next to the sofa. She said "what about the lamp" I replied "This thing will put out more light than the lamp and it has to be on for 10 hours a day so the plants will grow" lol

 

[Prince]

I ordered the Fluval Flora todayfrom TFP. Got a pretty good deal it was on sale for $99.99 and then I used a $25.00 OFF coupon code...so $74.99 not bad.

Now what to put in it. FW Shrimp? What kind of plants?

I told my wife it will be like a aquatic planter and will look GREAT on the end table next to the sofa. She said "what about the lamp" I replied "This thing will put out more light than the lamp and it has to be on for 10 hours a day so the plants will grow" lol

Good one! I think I almost have my wife ready to let me replace the 2.5 on the bar with the Edge.

 

[Prince]

I tried the 20gr co2 system and I don't like it. I will be mailing it back tomorrow. I may move up to the 88gr system or just use excel.

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[Hawkman2000]

The JBJ has the equivalant of a wet dry filter built into the back of it and the lighting is fantastic