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Mike
09-21-2009, 09:14 PM
I have been thnking about size for the nano. I already know I will be using T5 HO over it. I am thinking no longer than 24" and no higher than 16. I owuld like to go with a Low Iron glass (trying to finda reasonable price) tank or I guess acrylic again. I might try to stay with a standard foot print though for ease of buying a stand. I might do a hand on Deltec Skimmer (if I can find one cheap on RC) if not then it is a small sump and a little in sump skimmer for this tank.
speedstar
09-21-2009, 09:23 PM
the 24x24's sure build out nice. Tuff find though at 16 high, I have scene a couple in the past week.
Mike
09-21-2009, 09:31 PM
I might have one custom built. It cant cost mroe than a few hundred I hope
jimsflies
09-21-2009, 09:54 PM
Mike you should look at the solana tanks. they are very nice. also made with starfire glass.
stunreefer
09-23-2009, 02:34 PM
Mike you should look at the solana tanks. they are very nice. also made with starfire glass.
Agreed, or also check out ELOS Minis - I couldn't be happier with mine!
Mike
09-23-2009, 03:11 PM
Elos are expensive ;)
jimsflies
09-23-2009, 09:45 PM
Yeah, Elos Minis are too nice for weed tanks!
Mike
09-23-2009, 09:49 PM
That would have to be a table top acro tank :)
ReeferMike
10-05-2009, 08:27 PM
pretty sure glasscages makes a 24x24x16 rimless tank... and id be envious
Mike
10-05-2009, 09:17 PM
I have heard weird reviews about them
jojo22
10-05-2009, 11:18 PM
Like what??
Mike
10-06-2009, 06:54 AM
That their builds can be sloppy and inconsistent.
igot2gats
10-06-2009, 10:20 AM
What about Aquarium Warehouse?
Mike
10-06-2009, 01:00 PM
I want a starphire front pane and they do not do that last I knew.
ReeferMike
10-06-2009, 01:57 PM
ive heard mixed reviews about glasscages too... every tank ive ever seen of theirs was pretty nice though. im planning on buying a rimless low-iron cube from them myself once i can hide away enough cash... im really in no hurry for it though.
Mike
10-07-2009, 12:15 PM
I mean the prices are good. When are you thinking about getting yours from them?
thefishgirl
10-09-2009, 11:44 PM
What is low-iron glass? I've seen that referenced here and other sites as well.
Mike
10-10-2009, 12:02 AM
regular glass has a green hue to it because of the iron content. Low iron is nearly as clear as acrylic.
Mike
10-10-2009, 12:11 AM
I am going to give them a call in a week or so and ask about a24*24*16 tank.
jimsflies
10-10-2009, 07:09 AM
Mike- You should check with miracles in glass. Depending on your time frame, we might be able to order our tanks together and go for a pickup.
Mike
10-10-2009, 09:19 AM
Ok I will check with them. What is your time frame looking like JIm?
jimsflies
10-10-2009, 09:25 AM
I need to raise some funds. So it could be little while. Are you ready to go now?
Mike
10-10-2009, 09:32 AM
NO I can wait until you're ready :)