Nano Cubes

MrX1oo1 · 10/05/2007, 01:49 AM

Are there any good nano cube setups for a beginner such as me? i was considering buying a JBJ nano cube 24 gallon deluxe. The guy at pets choice recommended red sea's nano cube. are there any good nano cubes out there for begginers? are there any that are reef supported lighting wise, jbj's? this is the one im thinking of buying:

http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_24g_nanocube.html

even if they aren't reef compatible i wouldnt mind just having a fish only tank. thanks

cutegecko3 · 10/05/2007, 02:23 AM

the jbj is very economical but i dont know how well they are built.you could check the reviews form and find out.the red sea nano,is that the 34 gallon deluxe?

MalHavoc · 10/05/2007, 05:20 AM

Most of the all-in-one solutions are pretty good, and about the same. You can always check out nanocustoms.com for modified nano tanks that come with extra fans, or lighting, and stuff like that, too. The Red Sea Max tank is nice, but I find them pretty pricey for what you get.

I'm in the middle of setting up a 24 gallon AquaPod with a Current SunPod HQI lighting system. It seems very nice so far. Decently priced, too.

MalHavoc · 10/05/2007, 05:20 AM

oh, and

To Reef Central

Capt_Cully · 10/05/2007, 05:36 AM

I agree, Red Sea max is very nice, but has a hefty price tag. I just picked up an aquapod 24 150MH hqi yesterday. I got it off of the used forum for $250. It's in perfect shape. Deals are out there if you're patient.

The regular aquapod or jbj, redsea, nanocubes will support any number of soft corals with the power compact lights. You would have no problem keeping a mini reef with the exception of SPS corals. For most of them you'd need a metal halid light. Same goes for clams IMO.

Nano's require more diligent care due to their smaller water volumes. Small changes can lead to big problems quickly.

Check out the nanotank forum on RC. I've been looking and reading for a few months myself. Still have a little way to go before I'm ready to set up my nano. Lots of good info and help available there.

WELCOME!!!
and good luck

10/05/2007, 01:49 AM	#1
MrX1oo1 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Modesto Posts: 296	Nano Cubes Are there any good nano cube setups for a beginner such as me? i was considering buying a JBJ nano cube 24 gallon deluxe. The guy at pets choice recommended red sea's nano cube. are there any good nano cubes out there for begginers? are there any that are reef supported lighting wise, jbj's? this is the one im thinking of buying: http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_24g_nanocube.html even if they aren't reef compatible i wouldnt mind just having a fish only tank. thanks

10/05/2007, 05:20 AM	#3
MalHavoc Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 10,850	Most of the all-in-one solutions are pretty good, and about the same. You can always check out nanocustoms.com for modified nano tanks that come with extra fans, or lighting, and stuff like that, too. The Red Sea Max tank is nice, but I find them pretty pricey for what you get. I'm in the middle of setting up a 24 gallon AquaPod with a Current SunPod HQI lighting system. It seems very nice so far. Decently priced, too. __________________ Jason "Empathy, he once had decided, must be limited to herbivores or anyhow omnivores who could depart from a meat diet. Because, ultimately, the empathic gift blurred the boundaries between hunter and victim, between the successful and the defeated." -- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K Dick

10/05/2007, 05:20 AM	#4
MalHavoc Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 10,850	oh, and *To Reef Central* __________________ Jason "Empathy, he once had decided, must be limited to herbivores or anyhow omnivores who could depart from a meat diet. Because, ultimately, the empathic gift blurred the boundaries between hunter and victim, between the successful and the defeated." -- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K Dick

10/05/2007, 05:36 AM	#5
Capt_Cully Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 13,574	I agree, Red Sea max is very nice, but has a hefty price tag. I just picked up an aquapod 24 150MH hqi yesterday. I got it off of the used forum for $250. It's in perfect shape. Deals are out there if you're patient. The regular aquapod or jbj, redsea, nanocubes will support any number of soft corals with the power compact lights. You would have no problem keeping a mini reef with the exception of SPS corals. For most of them you'd need a metal halid light. Same goes for clams IMO. Nano's require more diligent care due to their smaller water volumes. Small changes can lead to big problems quickly. Check out the nanotank forum on RC. I've been looking and reading for a few months myself. Still have a little way to go before I'm ready to set up my nano. Lots of good info and help available there. WELCOME!!! and good luck __________________ People say cars are a bad investment. Those people don't have reef tanks. Current Tank Info: 120, Radion Gen 2 Pro x 2

10/05/2007, 02:23 AM	#2
cutegecko3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springdale, AR Posts: 974	the jbj is very economical but i dont know how well they are built.you could check the reviews form and find out.the red sea nano,is that the 34 gallon deluxe?