Just Wanted to Drop in and share my build and story for any one maybe in a similar situation.
Due to my Job and moving every 2-3 years having a large tank isn't really a great option for me, but a coral only small Pico tank works.
Main reasons why?
1. Quick set up and tear down
2. Limited Live Stock options (sounds lame but when you have to have a contingency plan for off load this helps)
3. Maintenance is relatively quick (250ml Beaker and turkey baster water changes)
4. USB powered Lights, Pump, Heater (when you get sick of different plug types and way cheaper to buy USB wall Plugs)
Draw Backs
1. Stability - this tanks fluxes a lot temp swings water parameter swings and everything happens fast!!
2. Dosing - having to all the math to get manufacture dosing instructions right can be a bit of a pain but a ratio calc and a mincro pipet help with this alot.
3. If you run an ATO on this unplug it anything you want to remove anything from your tank (even for 2 seconds) other wise you will set it off
Due to my Job and moving every 2-3 years having a large tank isn't really a great option for me, but a coral only small Pico tank works.
Main reasons why?
1. Quick set up and tear down
2. Limited Live Stock options (sounds lame but when you have to have a contingency plan for off load this helps)
3. Maintenance is relatively quick (250ml Beaker and turkey baster water changes)
4. USB powered Lights, Pump, Heater (when you get sick of different plug types and way cheaper to buy USB wall Plugs)
Draw Backs
1. Stability - this tanks fluxes a lot temp swings water parameter swings and everything happens fast!!
2. Dosing - having to all the math to get manufacture dosing instructions right can be a bit of a pain but a ratio calc and a mincro pipet help with this alot.
3. If you run an ATO on this unplug it anything you want to remove anything from your tank (even for 2 seconds) other wise you will set it off