Nano and Pico Tank Sizes

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So where are we at on this? :D :boink: :whistle:

 

[joshbbert]

I think a pico is 5 and under and nanos are anything 30 and under. To me a "pico" reef implies ridiculously small and a "nano" is just a small tank I dont think a 40b qualifys as I see plenty of folks with yellow tangs and other larger fish in 40's and even 30's and that just doesnt seem very "nano", at that point you have a full on tank. Stocking anything 5g and under is challenging. Anything over 5 and you have alot more options for fish and inverts. If you can keep tangs triggers anthias ect ect you probably dont have a nano. If you find your list of fish being about 2 or 3 long you probably have a pico. Just my .02

 

[brandon429]

you know whats funny, ive always wanted to deem pico reefs as any tank a reasonable person could pick up while running full to move, if needed. I like that designation because i think a 5 g is too big to be a pico, and its certainly not easy to move full but my pico reef ive literally driven it across town full before lol holding w just one hand resting on my armrest:

 

[Nano sapiens]

you know whats funny, ive always wanted to deem pico reefs as any tank a reasonable person could pick up while running full to move, if needed. I like that designation because i think a 5 g is too big to be a pico, and its certainly not easy to move full but my pico reef ive literally driven it across town full before lol holding w just one hand resting on my armrest:

That made me smile :)

 

[squillaempusa]

OTE="Slm222, post: 1809798, member: 37142"]A 40 breeder actually has more than 40 gallons though. I would agree with 30g or less.[/QUOTE]
Rra

Really? Never heard that. How many gallons does it actually hold?

 

[Michael Stephenson]

What about a nuvo 40 it only has about 31 of tank space rest is built in filtration

 

[SR52012]

sorry please delete this reply...

 

[A+Aquatics]

you know whats funny, ive always wanted to deem pico reefs as any tank a reasonable person could pick up while running full to move, if needed. I like that designation because i think a 5 g is too big to be a pico, and its certainly not easy to move full but my pico reef ive literally driven it across town full before lol holding w just one hand resting on my armrest:

This brought me nothing, but complete joy!
You've renewed the interest for the vase system.

 

[brandon429]

I want so badly to fly that around my neighborhood with a drone for no particularly good reason other than to have the first drone transported marine aquarium. my hex can lift six of those.

 

[A+Aquatics]

I want so badly to fly that around my neighborhood with a drone for no particularly good reason other than to have the first drone transported marine aquarium. my hex can lift six of those.

This made me LOL! I like the idea and would totally lose it if I saw a drone flying around with a pico display ;Woot;Smuggrin

 

[brandon429]

shameless plug but relevant
not a hex lol but a micro traveler and micro planted display.

 

[Gerald Garcia]

There are quite a few people who keep 40 Breeders now as Nano's so maybe you should include those as well ... just my thoughts ..

No.

 

[fish farmer]

I have a 29 in a wall and don't consider it a nano.

 

[mila sheehan]

90L is considered nano these days.

 

[Reefer Charlie]

i love the nuvo 20 tank and i thinkk they are a great all in one begginer thank and a low cost.

 

[T_O_P_L_E_S_S]

I've always considered .5-9 pico, 10-30 a nano, 31-55 small reef, 56-99med, 100+ large
Classification is really just good as a description and not a hard rule.

 

[T_O_P_L_E_S_S]

It’s 2020, my reef is now non-binary and fluid

 

[rjmurd]

Restarting my AIO, 2.5 Pico shroom tank.

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

You are not aware that a standard 40B only holds 36 gallons. No source but I remember hearing this a while ago. Pico is under 5 and nano is under 30. Its always been my understanding.

 

[Cell]

Didnt know what to expect when I clicked on this thread. I would have defined nano tank as 20G or less, I think.