New here; looking for nano tank

[jck16]

Hi all. Just a quick intro: I'm new to these forums, not too new to the saltwater hobby. Living in Woodside right now, so I would love to get to know other hobbyists in the area I recently quit working at a pet store that sold marine fish (don't recommend that place at all) to continue grad school, and beyond that experience, I read all I can about reefs and want to still learn more.

I had a 10g reef that I had to give away when I moved here and have been longing to start one up again. Researching different ones, I've decided I want to try getting a 12g Cadlights at some point. Does anyone know if any place around here happens to sell them, or do I have to order it from their website?

Any response is appreciated.

 

[mstrofdisaster]

Hi all. Just a quick intro: I'm new to these forums, not too new to the saltwater hobby. Living in Woodside right now, so I would love to get to know other hobbyists in the area I recently quit working at a pet store that sold marine fish (don't recommend that place at all) to continue grad school, and beyond that experience, I read all I can about reefs and want to still learn more.

I had a 10g reef that I had to give away when I moved here and have been longing to start one up again. Researching different ones, I've decided I want to try getting a 12g Cadlights at some point. Does anyone know if any place around here happens to sell them, or do I have to order it from their website?

Any response is appreciated.

Welcome to the MR boards - first off!

Secondly - before you go out and spend $$ on a new tank just search the For sale threads here - many people sell tanks each week, and yes, Nano tanks too. I don't know about a Cadlights tank but a 12g is pretty small - you should be able to find a few NanoCube 12 or 24g or Aquapod of the same size.

Also consider the livestock you want to keep and its lighting/space requirements. Feel free to post your thoughts/concerns here and I'm sure people will chime in.

Just FYI - I have a NanoCubeDX 24g, with Tunze Skimmer and 150W Sunpaq MH lighting. So if you have questions.....just ask.

Best,
Chris

 

[m'akoyPINOY]

welcome to MR!

 

[jck16]

Thanks for the replies! mstrofdisaster: Nice set up btw for your nano. I was toying with the idea of a 24g, but I'm not sure if I have the space for it. And I like the challenges that a 12g brings. I researched different nanos and like the Cadlights the best. What do you think?: http://www.cadlights.com/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=117 (comes with 4 32w t5 lights, refugium, surface skimmer, etc.) The only thing that's weird about it is the glass canopy for the 12g is about $155, but it's $20 for the 24g...:irked: Found out that it's produced in Brooklyn too, so I could check it out locally. In the meantime though, I'll definitely look through the tanks for sale here too.

As for what I'm going to keep, I ultimately want to put a pumping xenia, green stars, and a couple zoos. Maybe try a LPS like an open brain, but not sure if the small size of the tank would accodate that with its sweeper tentacles. And 2 fish. I had a pair of ocellaris and a purple firefish in my old 10g nano, but the firefish died I heard when I gave it away although the clowns were doing well. Crtiticisms/ comments/ suggestions are welcome about livestock, since I'm still speculating.

Oh, and I was wondering, where do people get their water for nanos? Like pre-mixed or R.O. or what? Where I used to live, there was a place to get free R.O. water once you bought a jug, so I bought 5 of those jugs and used that to maintain my water (but that was a different time, different country).

I appreciate any comments and already love this website I'll definitely be checking these forums out often!

 

[wayne]

Hey welcome to mr if you go to forums under marketplace custom king has a 22 gallon cadlights for sale cheap right now check him out he's a good vendor on this site and i think he ships.

 

[FREEZE]

I've sent you PM

 

[FREEZE]

If you are setting up a new tank you would be best off investing in an RODI to make your own water.

 

[mstrofdisaster]

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I was also wondering, for those with smaller reef tanks, what water people use. Do people buy RO/DI units for nanos, or do they just use tap water? Or pre-mixed seawater? Before I moved, there was a place where I could get free R.O. water refills after buying a jug, but I'm sure there's no place like that around here.

Don't use NYC tap water, please...

For RO/DI, most people use a 5 stage unit. Go check:
http://www.airwaterice.com/product/1COMPACT/Compact_75_GPD_Reefkeeper_RODI.html

for a good unit. I bought this unit a year ago and couldn't be more pleased with it. Premixed gets quite expensive (not to mention heavy) after a while. Pick a good synthetic salt mix and make your own.

And you are correct, we give no free refills here in the Big Apple:frown:....lol.

 

[autoponicz]

you can also look into the 30g finnex tanks....they are pretty nice too....
if you dont want to have it shipped(and save a few bucks)....i know a place in brooklyn that sells it....its the exact same tank/and equipment with a imported name...or a biocube is nice too....but keep searching...theres alot of stuff in the market for nanos...but if you can ...do somethng bigger than a 12g...you;ll be happier at the end...

 

[jck16]

Thanks for the replies/suggestions and all the PMs. I guess I'll have to get a RO/DI unit then; too bad more things in NY aren't free I'll keep checking the for sale area too (think I've found a good tank, but I'll keep my eyes peeled for other things).

I'm sure I'll have more questions when I get things going again.

 

[2slo4me]

i have a complete 20 gallon nano with fish and corals and about 30-35 pounds of lr the nano tank has been up and running for 1 year now... im willing to sell her complete its an acrylic tank with oceanic skimmer and aqua clear filter.... has orbitz power compact lights etc...

if interested lmk id give ya a great deal thanks

 

[jck16]

PMed you back, in case you haven't seen it.

EDIT: Got everything I need to start my tank now. Thanks for the offers and advice...this forum really is awesome.

 

[rdbiker]

Hi all. Just a quick intro: I'm new to these forums, not too new to the saltwater hobby. Living in Woodside right now, so I would love to get to know other hobbyists in the area I recently quit working at a pet store that sold marine fish (don't recommend that place at all) to continue grad school, and beyond that experience, I read all I can about reefs and want to still learn more.

I had a 10g reef that I had to give away when I moved here and have been longing to start one up again. Researching different ones, I've decided I want to try getting a 12g Cadlights at some point. Does anyone know if any place around here happens to sell them, or do I have to order it from their website?

Any response is appreciated.

jck16,

funny you should ask. i was thinking of getting the 12g cadlights too and i found a distributor in brooklyn that sells them. they're called island aquarium, 1963 Utica Avenue, 718-241-6688. i plan on stopping by soon to check them out. spoke to a guy names Chris.

 

[georgelc86]

If you guys are looking for Cadlights, Custom King has a tank for sell. Just dont remember the size.

 

[jck16]

Haha, I actually bought my tank from Custom King....:tongue1: Live rock should be coming tomm.

 

[georgelc86]

Did you buy the cad light tank.