What is a "nano"?

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What size is a "nano"

  1. 50 gallons and under.

    2 vote(s)
    5.1%

  2. 40 gallons and under.

    1 vote(s)
    2.6%

  3. 30 gallons and under.

    19 vote(s)
    48.7%

  4. 20 gallons and under.

    16 vote(s)
    41.0%

  5. Other. Please specify.

    1 vote(s)
    2.6%
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  1. blumoon reefers

    blumoon reefers Millepora

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    I say under 20 is a nano
     
    blumoon reefers, Dec 16, 2009
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  2. GoToSleep

    GoToSleep Torch Coral

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    Under 300 is a nano, under 120 is a pico
     
    GoToSleep, Dec 16, 2009
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  3. coloradoReef

    coloradoReef 3reef Sponsor

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    LOL Only you could say this!!:laughing0
     
    coloradoReef, Dec 16, 2009
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  4. ddaasshh

    ddaasshh Spaghetti Worm

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    from what ive researched it always says 30 gallon and under
     
    ddaasshh, Dec 17, 2009
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  5. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    interesting...
     
    elweshomayor, Dec 17, 2009
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  6. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    It's 30 gallons and under
     
    inwall75, Dec 17, 2009
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  7. pks4life420

    pks4life420 Fire Worm

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    30 and up not a nano 29 and down a nano well down to a 5 which is pico as evey else was stating
     
    pks4life420, Dec 17, 2009
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  8. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    This had been my understanding as well...
     
    grubbsj, Dec 17, 2009
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  9. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    I don't think there is a right or wrong answer. This hobby has so many different variables from what is right and what is wrong, what works and what doesn't, it really is overwhelming at times. I also think the size of a persons aquarium will have a large part in determining their answer.
     
    NeighborTomita, Dec 17, 2009
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  10. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    I thought any tank you had to use a HOB filter was a Nano
    and any tank that you could not fit a skimmer on was a Pico

    and any small container with too many fish in, was a tin of pilchards
    LOL?

    but I voted sub 30

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Dec 17, 2009
    steve wright, Dec 17, 2009
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