Thinking about upgrading

DustnF · 03/01/2010, 10:06 PM

I currently have a BioCube 14g and am loving this hobby. I am thinking about going bigger...something in the 40g-60g range, possibly a cube. Can someone recommend a good bang for the buck manufacturer to look into? I would like to find something already drilled, with an overflow, and plumming included if possible.

Thanks!

DustnF · 03/02/2010, 12:48 AM

Anyone? I would really like something large, 36" wide and not too terribly tall.

Stumped · 03/02/2010, 01:29 AM

Sounds like any of the Marineland cubes would be exactly what youre looking for.

Edit - Just want to mention there will be nothing in the 40-60g range with a 3 foot width. As far as I know you would have to go custom if you want that volume with that width (presuming you want a similar length)

DustnF · 03/02/2010, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Stumped

Sounds like any of the Marineland cubes would be exactly what youre looking for.

Edit - Just want to mention there will be nothing in the 40-60g range with a 3 foot width. As far as I know you would have to go custom if you want that volume with that width (presuming you want a similar length)

I'm sorry, I meant 36" length.

kimber45 · 03/02/2010, 08:10 AM

40 or 50 breeder with sump.

BigRedSpecial · 03/02/2010, 08:59 AM

Thinking about upgrading? lol, everyone in this hobby is constantly thinking about upgrading.

jacksonpt · 03/02/2010, 09:02 AM

yep - I immediately thought about one of the bigger breeder tanks. Not sure what or if anything is out there in a ~50ish gallon cube.

fishysteve · 03/02/2010, 09:57 AM

Don't just think about, do it. Do it!

DustnF · 03/06/2010, 11:59 PM

Its done! Drilled 65g with overflow and coralife 2x150w is on the way. Let the games begin. Put togeather this 20g sump for it the other night.

Any bang for the buck recommendations as far as skimmer and return pump go?

DRTutoki · 03/07/2010, 12:11 AM

What do you have room for in your sump for. I see used ASM skimmers pretty cheap. Ive used, found to be reliable and work well, not sate of art any more though.

DustnF · 03/07/2010, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DRTutoki

What do you have room for in your sump for. I see used ASM skimmers pretty cheap. Ive used, found to be reliable and work well, not sate of art any more though.

I have 7" for the skimmer and 5" for the pump. I thought this would be able to accomodate most of the popular options. Was I wrong? It would not be hard to move the baffles.

divewsharks · 03/07/2010, 12:29 AM

with a small footprint, take a look at the bubble magus skimmers, they are pretty decent and many of them have very small footprints. Nac6 or Nac7.

hth

DustnF · 03/07/2010, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by divewsharks

with a small footprint, take a look at the bubble magus skimmers, they are pretty decent and many of them have very small footprints. Nac6 or Nac7.

hth

The NAC6A was at the top of my list. I am thinking a Quite One 2200 for the return. Thoughts?

pledosophy · 03/07/2010, 01:32 AM

Quiet One's are freaking loud. I would look into an eheim myself. Well, to be honest I replaced my Loud One 2200 for an Eheim on my 65g.

DustnF · 03/07/2010, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by pledosophy

Quiet One's are freaking loud. I would look into an eheim myself. Well, to be honest I replaced my Loud One 2200 for an Eheim on my 65g.

Which model Eheim did you go with?

Johnny C · 03/07/2010, 02:02 AM

+1 for a Bubble Magus. I've never personally used one, but the Eheim 1260 would work well for your aquarium.

sanchoy · 03/07/2010, 02:15 AM

always remember the rule of thumb in saltwater hobby..

"upgrade to something you can't afford"
because sooner or later you will end up upgrading anyways, losing more in the long run.

DustnF · 03/07/2010, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sanchoy

always remember the rule of thumb in saltwater hobby..

"upgrade to something you can't afford"
because sooner or later you will end up upgrading anyways, losing more in the long run.

haha...this is perfect then. Im trying to figure out how to buy the stand...let alone the rock and MP40

. This is going to be a drawn out process.

mike810 · 03/07/2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sanchoy

always remember the rule of thumb in saltwater hobby..

"upgrade to something you can't afford"
because sooner or later you will end up upgrading anyways, losing more in the long run.

LMAO this statement is really true. Wish I had someone to tell me that before I bought all this stuff for my bow front tank. 2 months after setting it up, i'm already upgrading and this time. I'm buying all the goodies.

divewsharks · 03/07/2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DustnF

haha...this is perfect then. Im trying to figure out how to buy the stand...let alone the rock and MP40

. This is going to be a drawn out process.

If you are going to a 40B, you could look at using 2 MP10's instead of a single MP40.
Eheims are very good pumps, i currently have a Quite One 4000, and mine actually quiet, but seems like i have to clean it out each time i turn it off for something like a water change; otherwise with the dosing it will not come back on at full power when i turn it back on. Had not had this problem with other pumps.

DustnF · 03/12/2010, 10:15 PM

I ended up going with a 65g Perfecto, drilled with corner overflow. It was a toss up between perfecto/marineland and AGA. I am glad I went with the Perfecto because I LOVE the black silicone work.

03/01/2010, 10:06 PM	#1
DustnF Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 172	Thinking about upgrading I currently have a BioCube 14g and am loving this hobby. I am thinking about going bigger...something in the 40g-60g range, possibly a cube. Can someone recommend a good bang for the buck manufacturer to look into? I would like to find something already drilled, with an overflow, and plumming included if possible. Thanks!

03/02/2010, 01:29 AM	#3
Stumped Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 439	Sounds like any of the Marineland cubes would be exactly what youre looking for. Edit - Just want to mention there will be nothing in the 40-60g range with a 3 foot width. As far as I know you would have to go custom if you want that volume with that width (presuming you want a similar length) Last edited by Stumped; 03/02/2010 at 01:36 AM.

03/02/2010, 08:59 AM	#6
BigRedSpecial Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland Posts: 405	Thinking about upgrading? lol, everyone in this hobby is constantly thinking about upgrading. __________________ My progression: 10g/T8 NO to PC; 20h/PC to T5; 45 corner/55 sump/kessil

03/02/2010, 09:02 AM	#7
jacksonpt Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vestal, NY Posts: 3,679	yep - I immediately thought about one of the bigger breeder tanks. Not sure what or if anything is out there in a ~50ish gallon cube. __________________ Jackson - All advice I give is based on my first hand experience. YMMV. Current Tank Info: 38g (mostly LPS) with a 20g sump/fuge and all the other standard goodies

03/02/2010, 09:57 AM	#8
fishysteve Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,804	Don't just think about, do it. Do it! __________________ On a break

03/02/2010, 12:48 AM	#2
DustnF Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 172	Anyone? I would really like something large, 36" wide and not too terribly tall.

03/02/2010, 08:10 AM	#5
kimber45 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 455	40 or 50 breeder with sump.

03/06/2010, 11:59 PM	#9
DustnF Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 172	Its done! Drilled 65g with overflow and coralife 2x150w is on the way. Let the games begin. Put togeather this 20g sump for it the other night. Any bang for the buck recommendations as far as skimmer and return pump go?

03/07/2010, 12:11 AM	#10
DRTutoki Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 63	What do you have room for in your sump for. I see used ASM skimmers pretty cheap. Ive used, found to be reliable and work well, not sate of art any more though.

03/07/2010, 12:29 AM	#12
divewsharks Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,905	Re: Thinking about upgrading with a small footprint, take a look at the bubble magus skimmers, they are pretty decent and many of them have very small footprints. Nac6 or Nac7. hth

03/07/2010, 01:32 AM	#14
pledosophy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton Posts: 5,290	Quiet One's are freaking loud. I would look into an eheim myself. Well, to be honest I replaced my Loud One 2200 for an Eheim on my 65g.

03/07/2010, 02:02 AM	#16
Johnny C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 4,140	+1 for a Bubble Magus. I've never personally used one, but the Eheim 1260 would work well for your aquarium. __________________ "...the sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonders forever" -Jacques Cousteau

03/07/2010, 02:15 AM	#17
sanchoy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Close to the ocean Posts: 1,026	always remember the rule of thumb in saltwater hobby.. "upgrade to something you can't afford" because sooner or later you will end up upgrading anyways, losing more in the long run. __________________ 250 gallon.. tangs are the best.. the po po is not. Current Tank Info: 250 reef

03/12/2010, 10:15 PM	#21
DustnF Moved On Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 172	I ended up going with a 65g Perfecto, drilled with corner overflow. It was a toss up between perfecto/marineland and AGA. I am glad I went with the Perfecto because I LOVE the black silicone work.