STEP by STEP Nano Reef GUIDE
50+ Gallon tank sizes
Choose your tank size!
Personally, we go for these standard sized Aqueon glass tanks from the local pet store. They are durable, simple and affordable. Just about any pet stores carry them.
50 Gallon
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Invert & fish(our favoite Blue Star Leopard Wrasse, Mandarin Goby & Midas Blenny)
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Corals
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Recommended
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Volume: 50 Gallon / 190 Litre
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Dimension: 36" x 18"x 18" / 92.5cm x 46cm x 46cm
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Glass Top: Buyer's choice
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Sump: Recommended
65 Gallon
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Invert & fish(similar to 55g)
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Corals
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Recommended(alternative to 50g with more height)
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Volume: 65 Gallon / 246 Litre
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Dimension: 36" x 18"x 25" / 91cm x 46cm x 64cm
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Glass Top: Buyer's choice
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Sump: Recommended
90 Gallon
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Invert & fish
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Corals
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Recommended(perfect entry big tank)
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Volume: 90 Gallon / 342 Litre
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Dimension: 48" x 18"x 24" / 122cm x 46cm x 61cm
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Glass Top: Buyer's choice
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Sump: Recommended
55 Gallon
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Invert & fish(Cherub or Flameback dwarf angelfish for non-coral setups)
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Corals
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Somewhat recommended(too narrow)
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Volume: 55 Gallon / 209 Litre
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Dimension: 48" x 13"x 20" / 122cm x 33 x 51
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Glass Top: Buyer's choice
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Sump: Recommended
75 Gallon
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Invert & fish(consider school of Anthias & the Kole or Bristletooth Tang)
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Corals
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Recommended(perfect entry big tank)
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Volume: 75 Gallon / 285 Litre
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Dimension: 48" x 18"x 20" / 122cm x 46cm x 51cm
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Glass Top: Buyer's choice
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Sump: Recommended
120 Gallon
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Invert & fish
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Corals
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Recommended(we rather go with the 125 Gallon)
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Volume: 120 Gallon / 456 Litre
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Dimension: 48" x 24"x 24" / 122cm x 61cm x 61cm
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Glass Top: Buyer's choice
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Sump: Recommended
125 Gallon
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Invert & fish(just about any fish)
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Corals
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Recommended(perfect entry to really big tanks)
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Volume: 125 Gallon / 475 Litre
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Dimension: 72" x 18"x 20" / 182cm x 46cm x 51cm
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Glass Top: Buyer's choice
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Sump: Recommended