A lot of the stuff you can probably sell on hereThat is very true, my only thing was that I have already invested around $100 and many hours building a stand, and only a few of those things are returnable.
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A lot of the stuff you can probably sell on hereThat is very true, my only thing was that I have already invested around $100 and many hours building a stand, and only a few of those things are returnable.
I have decided that if I can find a slightly better deal on an im lagoon 25, that is what I will go with, I just have a hard time jumping for it when it would cost MORE than the 40b build.
I would just cut down the stand to fit, one of my things is that I love stands that fit the exact footprint of the tankYou can always use the stand for the new tank. Store stuff under it instead of the sump. Keep everything nice and neat.
that is one reason I got rid of my 60 freshwater, I think I will go with my plan, but in the end I am going to guess it comes down to the 25 ( plus the 25 is rimless, that is insanely nice )I’m a teen too, SAME problems especially with parents hahaha. I started with a twenty gallon tall then moved to a forty gallon with a twenty gallon sump because I wanted more room then I decided that it was too much upkeep and that it was just too big so I went to a ten gallon but that was too small so now I’m back at a twenty gallon, this time it’s a long peninsula AIO and I’m happier then ever. It’s got the benefits of a sump, it’s got lots of room, it has amazing flow, it’s just an absolutely amazing tank. If you feel this is too much I’d recommend the Nuvo Fusion Twenty Gallon Peninsula by Innovative Marine.
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I realized a big water change on my twenty was five gallons and for a forty it’s double. Everything I do is basically doubled with a forty gallon. But with this I can’t stress how perfect it is for me.
Also next year is my senior year so I’m going to college soon... I want a smaller tank that I can take with me to a dorm or apartment. A forty gallon would be harder for me to move and a twenty gallon AIO I can just bottle water and pack it up.
Not trying to be persuasive just telling you my experience with the same set of problems.
ohhh one ai prime would work on that 25, now that sells it even further, I was just gonna go with some cheapo blackbox on the 40.They make beautiful tanks. It is hard to see how nice they look in photos. They also have an entire line of equipment to match it if you should ever need something for it.
With a smaller tank... specifically the footprint of the Lagoon... it’s probably easier for you to afford quality equipment too. At least the lighting department.
You could start with a single prime light and only need a second if you want a bunch of acros. A single prime would not cover a breeder. I only needed one powerhead on a 25 vs 2 on a breeder. You don’t even need a skimmer on a 25.
When you consider plumbing, return pump, and failsafes you want for the 40, lighting, flow, price starts to become negotiable.
+1 on that. AIO are so much easier than traditional sumps.Don't forget that youll be thinking of college soon! Who will take care of the tank in your absence? Are you going to be automating things such as feedings, dosing, lighting, testing, etc. I personally think you should go with an AIO 25gal tank. It will be cheaper in terms of necessary equipment such as lighting, flow, return pump, heater etc. Allowing you to either get "higher end" equipment upfront or save it and use it to slowly get your tank ready for you being college bound.
ohhh one ai prime would work on that 25, now that sells it even further, I was just gonna go with some cheapo blackbox on the 40.
feels like a long ways away, but that is true! my mom likes all the smaller tanks too, so she would probably be willing do do the basics,Don't forget that youll be thinking of college soon! Who will take care of the tank in your absence? Are you going to be automating things such as feedings, dosing, lighting, testing, etc. I personally think you should go with an AIO 25gal tank. It will be cheaper in terms of necessary equipment such as lighting, flow, return pump, heater etc. Allowing you to either get "higher end" equipment upfront or save it and use it to slowly get your tank ready for you being college bound.
thanks for all the support! I cant wait to see it myself!Good plan! Cannot wait to see the build.
Well... Thats way more expensive than a 40breeder + 20 long... LoLOkay Okay!! we just had lunch, and my mom was a whole lot happier with the idea of the IM 25, she said that if I paid for $50 of it my parents would get me the tank for my birthday, so thats what Imma go with!
as far as lighting goes I am going to start with my diy spotlight and a nicrew 30 watt pendant style fixture ( with ramp timer ) and then later upgrade oto the nicrew light as my spotlight, and an AI prime hd as my main light.
for sand I am going with large grain crushed coral, it may not look the most fly, but as seen on my current tank it is easy to clean, and rock will be the same as my current tank, but I am crushing some of the larger pieces, and scaping it ( which should be easy with the nice dimensions of the IM 25 lagoon ) and don't mention that I am going to dye the rock cause I hate the not so established phase, especially when my rock is mixed live/dry rock.
that's my plan, I hate that I will be scrapping some stuff, but I think it will be for a better tank
Build thread coming soon! ( as in when I have anything specific ready for this tank )
Nice, glad you and your folks figured it out. Can't wait to see the setup!Okay Okay!! we just had lunch, and my mom was a whole lot happier with the idea of the IM 25, she said that if I paid for $50 of it my parents would get me the tank for my birthday, so thats what Imma go with!
as far as lighting goes I am going to start with my diy spotlight and a nicrew 30 watt pendant style fixture ( with ramp timer ) and then later upgrade oto the nicrew light as my spotlight, and an AI prime hd as my main light.
for sand I am going with large grain crushed coral, it may not look the most fly, but as seen on my current tank it is easy to clean, and rock will be the same as my current tank, but I am crushing some of the larger pieces, and scaping it ( which should be easy with the nice dimensions of the IM 25 lagoon ) and don't mention that I am going to dye the rock cause I hate the not so established phase, especially when my rock is mixed live/dry rock.
that's my plan, I hate that I will be scrapping some stuff, but I think it will be for a better tank
Build thread coming soon! ( as in when I have anything specific ready for this tank )
Sweet!!! Stoked to see the build!
Well... Thats way more expensive than a 40breeder + 20 long... LoL
Good luck. Should be good
Nice. A happy and supportive Mom is totally worth the 15g.
Thanks so much all!! I can't wait to get it set up, and I do agree that happy parents are in the end worth 15 gallonsNice, glad you and your folks figured it out. Can't wait to see the setup!