Sure, I will grant you that, but we are talking a system with luxuries. I would think that with some DIY skills, and looking in the "buy and Sell" on the boards, one could easily have a bare bones 10 gallon nano for around $15.00/gallon. I don't think you could do a large system for anywhere near that price. :rolleyes:

In reality this whole discussion is just academic. In real life there are many ways to do things. I am just saying that with modest $$$ to spend, you can have a nice nano, and be happy. That is what it is all about , no :question:

Absolutely! If I was going to do it again (and I will, with a larger system :biggrin: ) I would do as you suggest. For a beginner, going to the LFS and buying new gear, it can be very $$$. If you're lucky/smart enough to have patience, find this board (and others), do your research you can keep the costs down on any system. :smile:

This is not intended as an argument, but I am just summing up. As a final analysis you can spend a ton of money on a nano system to set it up. The one thing in a nano's favour is that the running costs are considerably less than a large system. That's it for me on this subject. :rolleyes:

Hi Tamara. :biggrin: Welcome to Canreef. Nice to see another from Manitoba.

Thanks Doug :biggrin:
Glad to have found this forum!
~Reef Newbie Tamara, of Happy Rock...

Are you sure about that size. :question: I am aware of a 45 that is 48x12x18. A 24" deep tank sounds horribly hard to light. :mrgreen:

I can't say that I have personally seen the 45 g, but 2 different places quoted me those measurements over the phone...

I'm concerned about the 2 ft depth also, but if I stick in a 6" sandbed, would this now make it an 18" water column (and easier to light)? Or did I inhale too much alfalfa dust during chores last night? :lol:
~Tamara

To begin, I have not seen a tank with those dimensions, but I may not have been paying attention :redface: .I also don't think it is wise to use a six inch sandbed to obviate lighting problems. I tried a six inch bed once, and did not like it. Even the 18" depth, and narrow 12" width is very difficult to decorate. I myself have a standard 50 gallon tank, which is 36"x18"x18". This tank is easily available for just under $100.00 here in town. Using a four inch sandbed I am left with a 14" water column, which I light with a 2x96W PC fixture. That is my two cents worth anyway. :mrgreen:

Your two cents is appreciated :biggrin:
The 50 g sounds perfect for me. I was hoping to source a wider tank than the standard 12" so that placement of the live rock would be easier for Ms. Fumble Fingers here.
I'm travelling to Winnipeg tomorrow, so will have a look around for that size.
Thanks Bob!
~Tamara

Tamara,
Where are going to buy in Winnipeg. Jayson at Saltwater Connection will make any custom size tank you wish.

I also once owned a 36in. 50 or 60 gal. It was a very nice tank.