Max Size for a "Nano" Tank

[BlazinNano]

Ok there is always confusion on what is the max size of a nano.
So I figure we can get everyone to list what they think and then we can take a vote.
Now first thing do we include the sump as part of the system or just the display tank?
What I mean by that is if you 20 gallon with a 20 gallon sump, is it still a 20 gallon or a 40 gallon?


So what does everyone think is the MAX size for a nano?

 

[ficklefins]

Here are my 2cents:

Nano classification is only relevant to the display part of the tank because that is where you are limited in terms of coral/fish space.

30g and under is the max for a "Nano" classification

 

[Dasani]

I have heard under 37g

 

[BlazinNano]

Here are my 2cents:

Nano classification is only relevant to the display part of the tank because that is where you are limited in terms of coral/fish space.

30g and under is the max for a "Nano" classification

This exactly what my Fiance said when I asked her. I know I should listen to her more. Now if we make it 30 gallons that would excluded the Red Sea Max 34 gallon.

I have heard under 37g

I know you can order a 37 gallon from AGA but I have never seen one.

 

[BlazinNano]

Anyone else have a suggestion?

 

[NanoNano]

30-40 or Under. Agree on the display only.

 

[inTank]

40 gallons and under

/thread

 

[Diver Dan SD]

Having the biggest nano is like being the tallest little person... The smaller the better

 

[byeung]

Id still consider the 34 red sea max a nano.

 

[Troylee]

34 is what I have always heard and saw on every site... I considered my solana 34 a nano... But I did go from a 500 to it...

 

[grisha]

24x24x24 totally no space at all

 

[viper1972]

Compared to the ocean, they are all nanos.

 

[Gazog]

I know you can order a 37 gallon from AGA but I have never seen one.

I have a 37 that I am using as a fuge.

I feel that a true Nano tank is anything under 20 gallons. And a pico is anything under 5.

 

[starfish]

40G and under. If you research, that is what most people classify as nano tanks.

 

[kthehun89]

nano is under 40, pico is under 5.5g i believe

 

[mgdmirage]

I'd say under 40 gallons is nano. Once you get to 40 its actually a decent sized tank of course it is and will always be subjective.

 

[CoralBandit]

They are ALL nano in my opinion... no tank is bigger than a billionth of the ocean
jk man I would say it depends on the display "I" would consider any tank less than 1.5x2x2 a "nano"

 

[Tactical Reefkeeping]

I would say 50 gallon or under