Need advice on what tank to set up!

[antimatter]

Hi everyone.
I have had nano FOWLR tanks for about two years, but moved and had to take it down. Now i am looking to start another one, but try going reef!

My question is what should I do for a tank. I am in a small apartment and on a bit of a budget so I am going to go nano again (I like the look anyway). I am thinking about buying a nano cube. I found a used one for sale that is 200$ for the aquarium and stand with a 4pin 50/50 PC bulb and a 70watt HQI metal halide viper light. The viper light was added. If I don't want the viper light the set up is 125$
Is the light worth the extra money? I want beginner corals so would the metal halide be to much light? would I have to worry about getting a chiller?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

another option I have is to set up my old 29 gallon tank. I have a jbj PC light that would fit the tank nice, but I would need to get power heads and a skimmer and more live rock.

[BToast]

In my opinion, better to go with the bigger tank. The added water volume will give you alot more options, as well as being more forgiving. I also live in an apartment and have a 55 reef. I was able to save a grip by finding a remora skimmer on-line for a really good price. Alot of people upgrade to larger equipment and sell smaller stuff for a steal. Powerheads are not to expensive, and you would only need a couple. Since you already have the lighting, it might be the way to go. Good luck.