Biocubes?

Sinocard · 03/30/2015, 11:40 AM

So, I'm getting ready to start my first saltwater tank. While looking for some used stuff on Craigslist in an attempt to save myself a few bucks, I saw these biocubes.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/4949229078.html

and

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/4954319950.html

I hear oceanics are better, have better stock lighting etc.

But I also really really like that pair of snowflake clowns.

Can you guys, with your superior knowledge, tell me any reasons I should pick one over the other?

johnpesce · 03/30/2015, 11:54 AM

Where are you located? I have a 1 yr old biocube that I would sell. Just upgraded to 90gal

Sinocard · 03/30/2015, 11:58 AM

Phoenix Arizona.

johnpesce · 03/30/2015, 12:04 PM

ah never mind, I'm in RI

Sinocard · 03/30/2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by johnpesce

ah never mind, I'm in RI

Haha, it's alright.

Any opinions on either of these biocubes though....?

GilliganReef · 03/30/2015, 12:10 PM

I would do the 29g.

jaybfresh · 03/30/2015, 12:13 PM

Without a doubt the second tank is a better deal. See if you can get more details about the LED lights

Sinocard · 03/30/2015, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GilliganReef

I would do the 29g.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaybfresh

Without a doubt the second tank is a better deal. See if you can get more details about the LED lights

cool, I messaged the guy to tell him I'll take it! I'll find out about the LEDs when I go over to inspect it :d

Mythicalelf · 03/30/2015, 12:34 PM

Based on what I see thats a good deal, it has the skimmer too.

Sinocard · 03/30/2015, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mythicalelf

Based on what I see thats a good deal, it has the skimmer too.

So that's 3 for the 29.

29 it is!

I'm excited

crabbydan · 03/30/2015, 12:47 PM

I would always say biggest you can go is better. That said I am in Phoenix and am upgrading from a 40 gallon rimless cube to a 105 gallon with canopy. I will practicly be donating (small fee) my old cube if you are interested?

What are the site rules on buying and selling on this site? I don't want to get into trouble?

johnpesce · 03/30/2015, 12:48 PM

I would do the 29, I have the 14 and realized it was too small within a day

jaybfresh · 03/30/2015, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by crabbydan

What are the site rules on buying and selling on this site? I don't want to get into trouble?

50 posts, account at least 90 days old are the requirements

crabbydan · 03/30/2015, 03:42 PM

I think I have 49 does this count as 50? LOL

03/30/2015, 11:40 AM	#1
Sinocard Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 186	Biocubes? So, I'm getting ready to start my first saltwater tank. While looking for some used stuff on Craigslist in an attempt to save myself a few bucks, I saw these biocubes. http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/4949229078.html and http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/for/4954319950.html I hear oceanics are better, have better stock lighting etc. But I also really really like that pair of snowflake clowns. Can you guys, with your superior knowledge, tell me any reasons I should pick one over the other?

03/30/2015, 12:13 PM	#7
jaybfresh Pitcher Hill Reef Society Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 1,597	Without a doubt the second tank is a better deal. See if you can get more details about the LED lights __________________ -J- Current Tank Info: 80g shallow mixed reef

03/30/2015, 11:54 AM	#2
johnpesce Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 11	Where are you located? I have a 1 yr old biocube that I would sell. Just upgraded to 90gal

03/30/2015, 11:58 AM	#3
Sinocard Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 186	Phoenix Arizona.

03/30/2015, 12:04 PM	#4
johnpesce Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 11	ah never mind, I'm in RI

03/30/2015, 12:10 PM	#6
GilliganReef Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 379	I would do the 29g.

03/30/2015, 12:34 PM	#9
Mythicalelf Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: USA Posts: 315	Based on what I see thats a good deal, it has the skimmer too.

03/30/2015, 12:47 PM	#11
crabbydan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	I would always say biggest you can go is better. That said I am in Phoenix and am upgrading from a 40 gallon rimless cube to a 105 gallon with canopy. I will practicly be donating (small fee) my old cube if you are interested? What are the site rules on buying and selling on this site? I don't want to get into trouble?

03/30/2015, 12:48 PM	#12
johnpesce Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 11	I would do the 29, I have the 14 and realized it was too small within a day

03/30/2015, 03:42 PM	#14
crabbydan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 267	I think I have 49 does this count as 50? LOL