How many gallons???

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  1. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    What's the difference between nano's and pico's gallon wise??How small of a tank to be a pico?And is pico just another name for a little nano?
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Pico usually is used for something around 5 gallons or less. Nano for 5 to 20 sometimes more.
     
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  3. grinder37

    grinder37 Whip-Lash Squid

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    I just setup a 7 gal bowfront and was hoping to join the pico club ;)
     
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  4. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    so my 10 gallon isnt a pico. darn. oh well.
     
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