Bio-cube - Page 2

Sethjamto · 07/10/2012, 08:29 PM

From what I've heard, a 75 would be easier than a 55 due to the width. Everything else is same dimensions. The 55 is real narrow and difficult to aqua scape.

Just food for thought on what I've picked up by reading on here.

Merrell056 · 07/10/2012, 09:07 PM

I've read on many occasions that any tang needs at least a 75 gallon. But I'm definitely not an expert.

Angel85 · 07/11/2012, 12:14 AM

Ive heard that too but dont have experience with tangs. Only heard that second hand.

sbrandley · 07/11/2012, 01:17 AM

i am from AUS dose anybody know if you Can get a Biocube in australia?

Angel85 · 07/11/2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sbrandley

i am from AUS dose anybody know if you Can get a Biocube in australia?

I think its only us and canada, but it wouldnt hurt to contact them to see if there is a distributor there.

http://www.oceanicsystems.com/contact/

rovster · 07/11/2012, 05:32 AM

If you are considering a 55, please look at 40 breeder, 57(deep blue), 65 and 75. The 55 although a nice size and cheap, does not lend itself well to corals and aquascaping. Go to the LFS and look at all the sizes I mentioned and pick the one you think you'll like. If that's the 55, then more power to ya! GL!

igot2gats · 07/11/2012, 12:42 PM

The only downfall for the Biocube in my opinion, is the back wall not being high enough. You have to put something to block the portion that it does not cover. Otherwise, fish will jump into the back chambers.

For someone who is just starting out, I think it's a great starter tank - it's small so that you HAVE to stay on top of your water parameters, and it's a plug-n-play system.

People have modded it, but that doesn't mean you have to at all. And you don't even need a skimmer for it.

I know you've made up your mind, but it's an overall really good tank system if you ask me.

rovster · 07/12/2012, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by igot2gats

The only downfall for the Biocube in my opinion, is the back wall not being high enough. You have to put something to block the portion that it does not cover. Otherwise, fish will jump into the back chambers.

For someone who is just starting out, I think it's a great starter tank - it's small so that you HAVE to stay on top of your water parameters, and it's a plug-n-play system.

People have modded it, but that doesn't mean you have to at all. And you don't even need a skimmer for it.

I know you've made up your mind, but it's an overall really good tank system if you ask me.

Never had that problem in mine, but you can buy a "fish saver" from InTank or make one yourself if you have jumpers. I call your "worst thing" and raise you "keeping temperatures down", LOL!

Touring · 07/12/2012, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by igot2gats

The only downfall for the Biocube in my opinion, is the back wall not being high enough. You have to put something to block the portion that it does not cover. Otherwise, fish will jump into the back chambers.

For someone who is just starting out, I think it's a great starter tank - it's small so that you HAVE to stay on top of your water parameters, and it's a plug-n-play system.

People have modded it, but that doesn't mean you have to at all. And you don't even need a skimmer for it.

I know you've made up your mind, but it's an overall really good tank system if you ask me.

I check my water once a week and its usally fine.(also running a ATO.....)

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Originally Posted by rovster

Never had that problem in mine, but you can buy a "fish saver" from InTank or make one yourself if you have jumpers. !

+1

07/10/2012, 08:29 PM	#26
Sethjamto Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 845	From what I've heard, a 75 would be easier than a 55 due to the width. Everything else is same dimensions. The 55 is real narrow and difficult to aqua scape. Just food for thought on what I've picked up by reading on here. __________________ 8ft 300g, Reeflo Dart Gold return, MRC 48" High-flo reef sump, MRC MR4 dual beckett Skimmer, (2) Reefbreeders Photon 48's, Reef Angel, LMIII continuous water change/ATO setup..

07/11/2012, 12:14 AM	#28
Angel85 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Arizona, USA Posts: 200	Ive heard that too but dont have experience with tangs. Only heard that second hand. __________________ All life has value, no matter how great or small. Current Tank Info: 29 gallon biocube-Oceanic

07/10/2012, 09:07 PM	#27
Merrell056 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 238	I've read on many occasions that any tang needs at least a 75 gallon. But I'm definitely not an expert.

07/11/2012, 01:17 AM	#29
sbrandley Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	i am from AUS dose anybody know if you Can get a Biocube in australia?

07/11/2012, 05:32 AM	#31
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,518	If you are considering a 55, please look at 40 breeder, 57(deep blue), 65 and 75. The 55 although a nice size and cheap, does not lend itself well to corals and aquascaping. Go to the LFS and look at all the sizes I mentioned and pick the one you think you'll like. If that's the 55, then more power to ya! GL!

07/11/2012, 12:42 PM	#32
igot2gats Deeeetroit Basketball! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,063	The only downfall for the Biocube in my opinion, is the back wall not being high enough. You have to put something to block the portion that it does not cover. Otherwise, fish will jump into the back chambers. For someone who is just starting out, I think it's a great starter tank - it's small so that you HAVE to stay on top of your water parameters, and it's a plug-n-play system. People have modded it, but that doesn't mean you have to at all. And you don't even need a skimmer for it. I know you've made up your mind, but it's an overall really good tank system if you ask me.