Hi everyone
This is my first time on the forum and my first jaunt into aquascaping. I'm from the UK and recently moved to Lyon, France (which is why prices are in €). Now I am settled I've always wanted an aquarium again, and I have really become interested in planted aquariums.
I've been doing a lot of research, and each time I research something I find another 5 things that I have to learn about.
Basically I am interested in setting up a nature aquarium, my favourite style being the Amano nature aquariums (I am sure that the more I look at the more styles I will learn about). I would like to creat a good aquascape and currently I have a single male Betta fish. Other stocking I am interested in are dwarf shrimp, and depending on the tank 6 neon tetra, 1 ancistrus, maybe a crayfish pair (this would be the last edition and after much research).
I am looking at two aquarium, but each one offers different qualities. I would really like some advice about these two aquariums please.
1) Dennerle Nano Cube 60 L Complete - €109/£90
Pro's
This aquarium looks very nice and compact, minimalist design which I like but also functional.
It seems to be orientated towards aquascaping and there are lots and lots of examples that I can copy or be influenced by as my experiences grows.
There are plenty of accessories that Dennerle sell, which to me seems ideal for a beginner
It's orientated towards keeping shrimps.
Cheaper
Easily fit well in my apartment
Con's
It is smaller and stocking options seem to be limiting, in the future I would need to buy a new tank.
I've read Nano tanks can be less easy to take care of, concerning water quality and temperature.
2) Juwel Trigon 190 - €314/£261 (including table) which is in the January sale
Pro's
Huge tank and great stocking options
Would fit well in my living room
Larger tanks easier to maintain - temp, toxins, etc
No need to upgrade in future
Con's
Worries that a corner tank will be hard to aquascape in a good style, I haven't found many good examples. Most stunning aquascapes are done in oblong tanks it seems. This is my main worry about this tank.
More expensive (although I can afford it)
Harder to move once installed
I think if the Trigon was easy to aquascape then I would choose this tank over the Dennerle Nano Cube, but from the examples I have seen it looks very hard to get right. The Nano Cube could be a good starter aquarium for me and I would upgrade once I have gained experience. But the Trigon is such a great price and if I saw some great examples of how to aquascape it would probably a better option.
Anyway I have this dilema and I would appreciate everyones advice
Many thanks
James
This is my first time on the forum and my first jaunt into aquascaping. I'm from the UK and recently moved to Lyon, France (which is why prices are in €). Now I am settled I've always wanted an aquarium again, and I have really become interested in planted aquariums.
I've been doing a lot of research, and each time I research something I find another 5 things that I have to learn about.
Basically I am interested in setting up a nature aquarium, my favourite style being the Amano nature aquariums (I am sure that the more I look at the more styles I will learn about). I would like to creat a good aquascape and currently I have a single male Betta fish. Other stocking I am interested in are dwarf shrimp, and depending on the tank 6 neon tetra, 1 ancistrus, maybe a crayfish pair (this would be the last edition and after much research).
I am looking at two aquarium, but each one offers different qualities. I would really like some advice about these two aquariums please.
1) Dennerle Nano Cube 60 L Complete - €109/£90
Pro's
This aquarium looks very nice and compact, minimalist design which I like but also functional.
It seems to be orientated towards aquascaping and there are lots and lots of examples that I can copy or be influenced by as my experiences grows.
There are plenty of accessories that Dennerle sell, which to me seems ideal for a beginner
It's orientated towards keeping shrimps.
Cheaper
Easily fit well in my apartment
Con's
It is smaller and stocking options seem to be limiting, in the future I would need to buy a new tank.
I've read Nano tanks can be less easy to take care of, concerning water quality and temperature.
2) Juwel Trigon 190 - €314/£261 (including table) which is in the January sale
Pro's
Huge tank and great stocking options
Would fit well in my living room
Larger tanks easier to maintain - temp, toxins, etc
No need to upgrade in future
Con's
Worries that a corner tank will be hard to aquascape in a good style, I haven't found many good examples. Most stunning aquascapes are done in oblong tanks it seems. This is my main worry about this tank.
More expensive (although I can afford it)
Harder to move once installed
I think if the Trigon was easy to aquascape then I would choose this tank over the Dennerle Nano Cube, but from the examples I have seen it looks very hard to get right. The Nano Cube could be a good starter aquarium for me and I would upgrade once I have gained experience. But the Trigon is such a great price and if I saw some great examples of how to aquascape it would probably a better option.
Anyway I have this dilema and I would appreciate everyones advice
Many thanks
James