Which all in one nano tank?

[goettemm]

Hi,

I just moved to Manhattan and after a few years out of the hobby, am thinking of starting a nano tank....ideally less than 15 gallons. I have been looking at the JBJ, Aquapod, Biocube and Clearforlife 12 gallon hex uniquarium. I intend on keeping nothing but soft corals, a shrimp or two and maybe a pair of clownfish. I want a closed lid, so metal halide lighting is out of the question (assuming). Also, would like to run a skimmer if possible...and was wondering which, if any, would work.

Thanks for any help!

Mike

[madamo]

Aquapod 12 Gallon HQI 70 Watt Halide. Search online to see if you could still get the discounted price which is ridiculous. This is a fantastic system especially if you want to expore LPS or SPS.

[goettemm]

Well, I was looking for one without metal halide as I thought they all had open hoods. Is that correct? Where is a link to prices?

[Mark426]

http://www.nanocustoms.com

[yousmellsfishy]

For the record, I'm happy with my biocube 8

[madamo]

On the Aquapod...it has a glass cover so nothing is actually open.

[goettemm]

Thanks for the advice;) I guess what I meant to say is that I do not want stray light all over the place.....so thus a closed top.

[xility]

Most of the smaller nano/biocube systems are fairly similar.

The JBJ 12 and 6 gallon are very cheap and have very simply filtration.

The Oceanic Biocube 14 and 8 has a better lighting setup(separate ballasts for each bulb and plug for the moonlight), and the option for a wet/dry filter(which I have always just used as a carbon/phosban filter) options.

The Aquapod is the best price, but the molded plastic doesn't seem to have a very good design and tends to break a lot.

[JAHGYDI]

CADLIGHTS

[InLimbo87]

For what you are looking for, I think a JBJ nanocube 12g DX would suit you perfectly. I just upgraded from one, was a great little tank :D