Nano opinions?

[Aparker2005]

Hey everyone. With the recent build of our 125 and having to sell one of my favorite clown pairs, we're planning on setting up a nano clown tank.

I'm wondering which option you guys think we should go.

I had been considering one of the 2 AIO below:
Fluval Evo 13
Waterbox 10

My other option is a basic, cheap 20 tank from Walmart.

However, we still have the stand for our 20g qt. I have sand, rocks, heater, pumps, and light already left over from our 40g breeder we sold.

With the 20 being bigger and already having most of the equipment I'd need, is there any reason to even consider one of these 2 AIO?

The only issue with being bigger is the location we'll have to put it. It will be halfway in front of a closet door that we rarely ever use/open in my man cave lol.

 

[blaxsun]

Fluval Evo 13.5. The lid will curtail evaporation and reduce maintenance.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Evo 13 has become a very popular low maintenance tank

 

[MoreReef]

Mmmm I diy'd both my Nanos for about a quarter of the price of any all in one... preferences I guess, I've always been more of a do it yourselfer...

 

[DeniseAndy]

Honestly up to you. I have seen lots of the Fluval 13.5 around lately, but I would do the 20g for more room and you already have the set up. Evap can be handled through a acrylic sheet from home depot put on top. HOB Combo filter/protein skimmer are not too expensive if you want to upgrade a bit and you are set.

Who needs an extra closet?

 

[Pale Morning1]

I personally love the evo. All in I was at $250 for set up before adding any livestock. Tough to beat. But I didn’t have any extra equipment.

 

[Aparker2005]

As for evap, I have a glass lid for the 20. Thanks for the replies so far!