AquaPod vs Nano Cube Aquariums

mp5150 · 02/20/2008, 02:14 PM

I was thinking about purchasinging an AquaPod aquarium. They are pretty similar to the Nano Cubes, so I have heard. I would love imput from anyone and everyone who has had any experience with either. Thanks!

Fish_wiz2 · 02/20/2008, 02:39 PM

In my opinion both are the same just different brands.

seapug · 02/20/2008, 02:46 PM

depends on which model. The newer 28 gal Nano Cube HQI is way better than the Aqua Pod.

mp5150 · 02/20/2008, 02:52 PM

I was planning on staying small right now...looking at the 12 gallon. The standard aquapod looks like it has some nice lighting for the price.

NewFish3 · 02/20/2008, 02:55 PM

I have a BioCube.....No problems here. I love it

Heres a link to a picture if you want to see it.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/...oCube_14-4.jpg

Fish_wiz2 · 02/20/2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by seapug
depends on which model. The newer 28 gal Nano Cube HQI is way better than the Aqua Pod.

Forgot about that one you got a point.

mp5150 · 02/20/2008, 03:07 PM

And that is why I want to get an all in one system...nice tank!

suzimcmullen · 02/20/2008, 03:37 PM

I also have the bio-cube. You can see pictures at: www.kidsandfids.blogspot.com

mp5150 · 02/21/2008, 06:23 AM

How do the bio-cubes compare to these nano tanks?

NewFish3 · 02/21/2008, 09:18 AM

IMO.......They are the same. I have pros & cons about both. I also think your LFS is going to push what ever he makes more money on.

NO DISRESPECT to LFS owners, I understand. I am also a business owner.

mp5150 · 02/21/2008, 09:34 AM

My LFS is pushing the Red Sea MAX Reef Aquarium System Package, which looks killer. However, no on in the whole town can afford to buy it. If no one has seen it...check it out

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...8&pcatid=18528

NewFish3 · 02/21/2008, 10:01 AM

mp5150,

My LFS did say that he liked the BioCube & the AquaPod better, he does carry them all. However it could be that "money" thing again. I dont know, just that I love my BioCube.

One thing to concider is upgrades.....AND YOU WILL.
Check out www.nanoturners.com See what upgrades they have & the cost for each Cube... that mite be a factor in what one you get.

No mater what, you will want to upgrade the lighting if you are going to make a reef tank.

mp5150 · 02/21/2008, 10:17 AM

Currently I have the power compact 96 watts for my 16 gallon. What is generally the watts/gallon you would want for a reef? The standard lighting on the Aquapod and Nano sube are like 47-54 watts.

NewFish3 · 02/21/2008, 10:24 AM

On my 14 BioCube it is 2 24 watt.....29 BioCube I think its 72 watts, this is the stock lighting.

The added light is another 24 watt....so total 72 for my tank.

For the BioCube, they have 3 upgrades.
1 - 1 more white light ( 2 bulbs )
2 - 1 more blue light ( 2 bulbs )
3 - 1 white bulb & 1 blue bulb Its called the 3.24 up grade

mp5150 · 02/21/2008, 10:26 AM

Nice...I really like the look of the Bio Cube.

mp5150 · 02/21/2008, 11:20 AM

Not a bad deal here on the Nano Cube wityh stand...

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...2~isKit~0.html

NewFish3 · 02/21/2008, 11:30 AM

mp5150..... LOL ( cali code for person with mental disorder )

1 thing is if you stay with stock lights, even if you upgrade to another stock bulb.....IE, in my last post, you will be ok.

HOWEVER.... if you upgrade to MH bulbs, you will have to deal with the heat. You will most likely have to scrap the stock hood.

Savas · 02/21/2008, 01:37 PM

I have three Aquapods and really enjoy them. Once you start modding them, they all become the same IMO. Just go on price.

NewFish3 · 02/21/2008, 01:59 PM

Savas.................. Good point

Savas · 02/21/2008, 02:07 PM

I highly recommend Dr. Foster and Smith for any of these. They run great specials quite often.

02/20/2008, 02:14 PM	#1
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	AquaPod vs Nano Cube Aquariums I was thinking about purchasinging an AquaPod aquarium. They are pretty similar to the Nano Cubes, so I have heard. I would love imput from anyone and everyone who has had any experience with either. Thanks!

02/20/2008, 02:39 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	In my opinion both are the same just different brands. __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

02/20/2008, 02:46 PM	#3
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	depends on which model. The newer 28 gal Nano Cube HQI is way better than the Aqua Pod. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

02/20/2008, 02:55 PM	#5
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	I have a BioCube.....No problems here. I love it Heres a link to a picture if you want to see it. http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/...oCube_14-4.jpg __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/21/2008, 09:18 AM	#10
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	IMO.......They are the same. I have pros & cons about both. I also think your LFS is going to push what ever he makes more money on. NO DISRESPECT to LFS owners, I understand. I am also a business owner. __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/20/2008, 02:52 PM	#4
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	I was planning on staying small right now...looking at the 12 gallon. The standard aquapod looks like it has some nice lighting for the price.

02/20/2008, 03:07 PM	#7
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	And that is why I want to get an all in one system...nice tank!

02/20/2008, 03:37 PM	#8
suzimcmullen Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 890	I also have the bio-cube. You can see pictures at: www.kidsandfids.blogspot.com

02/21/2008, 06:23 AM	#9
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	How do the bio-cubes compare to these nano tanks?

02/21/2008, 09:34 AM	#11
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	My LFS is pushing the Red Sea MAX Reef Aquarium System Package, which looks killer. However, no on in the whole town can afford to buy it. If no one has seen it...check it out http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...8&pcatid=18528

02/21/2008, 10:01 AM	#12
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	mp5150, My LFS did say that he liked the BioCube & the AquaPod better, he does carry them all. However it could be that "money" thing again. I dont know, just that I love my BioCube. One thing to concider is upgrades.....AND YOU WILL. Check out www.nanoturners.com See what upgrades they have & the cost for each Cube... that mite be a factor in what one you get. No mater what, you will want to upgrade the lighting if you are going to make a reef tank. __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/21/2008, 10:17 AM	#13
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	Currently I have the power compact 96 watts for my 16 gallon. What is generally the watts/gallon you would want for a reef? The standard lighting on the Aquapod and Nano sube are like 47-54 watts.

02/21/2008, 10:24 AM	#14
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	On my 14 BioCube it is 2 24 watt.....29 BioCube I think its 72 watts, this is the stock lighting. The added light is another 24 watt....so total 72 for my tank. For the BioCube, they have 3 upgrades. 1 - 1 more white light ( 2 bulbs ) 2 - 1 more blue light ( 2 bulbs ) 3 - 1 white bulb & 1 blue bulb Its called the 3.24 up grade __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/21/2008, 10:26 AM	#15
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	Nice...I really like the look of the Bio Cube.

02/21/2008, 11:20 AM	#16
mp5150 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 191	Not a bad deal here on the Nano Cube wityh stand... http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...2~isKit~0.html

02/21/2008, 11:30 AM	#17
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	mp5150..... LOL ( cali code for person with mental disorder ) 1 thing is if you stay with stock lights, even if you upgrade to another stock bulb.....IE, in my last post, you will be ok. HOWEVER.... if you upgrade to MH bulbs, you will have to deal with the heat. You will most likely have to scrap the stock hood. __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/21/2008, 01:37 PM	#18
Savas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland / St. Thomas once a month Posts: 764	I have three Aquapods and really enjoy them. Once you start modding them, they all become the same IMO. Just go on price. __________________ If you can get your wife hooked into reef keeping, you can spend all the money you want! Current Tank Info: 24 gallon Aquapod Nanotuners 4.32 T-5 lighting upgrade; 24 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting; 12 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting.

02/21/2008, 01:59 PM	#19
NewFish3 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,096	Savas.................. Good point __________________ On a scuba dive in the Cayman Islands, I kept thinking.........Why is that Fish getting bigger.........Then it hit me Current Tank Info: 7 years saltwater.. Setting up a 120 gal reef. Office BioCube 14...1 perc clown, 1 royal gramma, 1 six line wrasse, fire shrimp, cleaner shrimp, green stripe, brown shrooms, coco worm, purple leather, Misc CUC

02/21/2008, 02:07 PM	#20
Savas Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Maryland / St. Thomas once a month Posts: 764	I highly recommend Dr. Foster and Smith for any of these. They run great specials quite often. __________________ If you can get your wife hooked into reef keeping, you can spend all the money you want! Current Tank Info: 24 gallon Aquapod Nanotuners 4.32 T-5 lighting upgrade; 24 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting; 12 gallon Aquapod with stock power compacts and actinic lighting.