24-29 gallon tank

[JSnavely]

I am looking at getting a24-29 gallon reef tank. I am having troubles finding a 29 online. ONe I did find was a 24 with these specs:
Aquapod 24 Gallon Nano Aquarium
# 24 Gallon Seamless Front Glass Aquarium
# 64 Watt Sunpaq Lighting
# 1x32w Dual Daylight (6,700K + 10,000K) lamp included
# 1x32w Dual Actinic (420nm + 460nm) lamp included
# 2 Nocturnal Blue Lunar Lights included
# Integrated Cooling Fan
# Built-in Internal Filtration
# 290 GPH Pump Included
# Sponge, Ceramic Rings, Carbon and Bio Ball Media Included
# Dimensions: 19.75"x17"x20" (LxWxH)
for about $210 with shippiong

would it be siginicantly cheaper if you buy all the items seperate and buy a rectangle glass tank. Or would I be able to get better equipment for aroudn the same price?

If anyone could help me with what type of equipment or what brand of tank/setup I should get please email me or reply.

Thanks,
Jessica

 

[TimSchmidt]

I personally like getting a normal tank and adding in what I want/need. The all in one packages are nice and compact and have very clean look, but if you have any skill at DIY I suggest to make your own tank. It is not cheaper, just more suited to what you want to have in the tank. Think of what fish/corals you want to see and then you can build your tank around those specific needs. HTH.

 

[EDGRAY]

Even that i love all in one tanks and i own one ... I'LL have to agree with TIM is better to start with bear tank and start buying this and that and doing DIY well that only my opinion... and well the big thing about all in one tanks is... lighting, no space for skimmer and adding a refugium is hard (not needed for nanoes if weekly water changes are done). So good luck on finding the best tank for you... :mrgreen:

Eddy :cool1: