Oceanic 29 Gallon BIOCUBE or 24 gallon aquapod

MimicTang · 10/27/2006, 01:39 AM

Aside from the oceanic's slightly higher price what are your thoughts on these and other 24gal nanos. I hear the jbj customer service is anything but good so I imagine I'll stay away from those due to that.

aquarius77 · 10/27/2006, 01:58 AM

bio cube

chrisstie · 10/27/2006, 06:38 AM

I have a 12g aquapod I am happy with.. if you go with biocube make sure you get one that isn't prone to breaking. i think there was an issue for a time with their 12g but not sure about the larger sizes.

Deadeye · 10/27/2006, 07:05 AM

I have a 24 gallon deluxe JBJ nano-cube I am very happy with. After reaserching all of them, I would go with JBJ again unless I wanted to do a halide then I would go with an aqua-pod, they make them with a 70 watt and a 150 watt halide. There is a nice package I found clicking on one of the banner ads up top where you get the aqau-pod, and everything you need to start with coral right away. It was around 800 bucks.

Nano Nana · 10/27/2006, 07:46 AM

I have both the Aquapods 12 and 24 and the bio cube 8 and 14 while the lighting is better in the AP I prefer the bio's for the way the water runs in the back filter system. The panels seem to be cut better in the bio to allow for better filtration and surface skimming.

DarthBaiter · 10/27/2006, 02:17 PM

Oceanic Bio Cube > AquaPod > nano-cube
JMHO from what I have seen and owning a AquaPod.
I think AP learned from NC's tanks and BC learned from AP makinf slight improvements here and there.

MimicTang · 10/27/2006, 02:33 PM

looks like biocube is winning my decision slowly

rlm2005 · 10/27/2006, 03:26 PM

I think the back chambers on the Aquapod are to small, I also have heating issues with mine. I've seen the Biocube and I really want one.

MimicTang · 10/27/2006, 03:47 PM

how do u heat the biocube? Is heater included?

paradicio · 10/27/2006, 04:01 PM

I've got a 24g AquaPod which I like quite a bit. I switched out the stock pump with an MJ1200 for added flow and turned the fan around (so it sucks air in instead of blowing air out) to address heating issues. While there is a slot in the hood for an additional fan there isn't a plug for one, luckily Nanotuners sells a Y cable so an additinal fan can be added. I just got that in the mail the other day and will probably add an additional fan this weekend.

The only thing I liked about the NanoCube over the AquaPod was the 3 compartments in the back compared to the AP's 2. In the end I liked the look of the AP better and haven't regretted the decision yet.

10/27/2006, 01:39 AM	#1
MimicTang Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hartford CT Posts: 1,517	Oceanic 29 Gallon BIOCUBE or 24 gallon aquapod Aside from the oceanic's slightly higher price what are your thoughts on these and other 24gal nanos. I hear the jbj customer service is anything but good so I imagine I'll stay away from those due to that.

10/27/2006, 06:38 AM	#3
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	I have a 12g aquapod I am happy with.. if you go with biocube make sure you get one that isn't prone to breaking. i think there was an issue for a time with their 12g but not sure about the larger sizes. __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

10/27/2006, 07:46 AM	#5
Nano Nana Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Behind you! Posts: 56	I have both the Aquapods 12 and 24 and the bio cube 8 and 14 while the lighting is better in the AP I prefer the bio's for the way the water runs in the back filter system. The panels seem to be cut better in the bio to allow for better filtration and surface skimming. __________________ Definition of a skeleton: (n) A pile of bones with the person pecked off. "I am proud to say I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." -- Albert Einstien Current Tank Info: 5 tanks

10/27/2006, 02:17 PM	#6
DarthBaiter Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 662	Oceanic Bio Cube > AquaPod > nano-cube JMHO from what I have seen and owning a AquaPod. I think AP learned from NC's tanks and BC learned from AP makinf slight improvements here and there. __________________ "Fluke, I'm yo faddah, come join me on the DockSIde!" Current Tank Info: 90g reef display 30g sump, 75g display 10g sump, 30g cube display, 12g AP reef, 14g BC reef, and a 75g planted livebearer tank.

10/27/2006, 01:58 AM	#2
aquarius77 Moved On Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Highland, Il Posts: 2,198	bio cube

10/27/2006, 07:05 AM	#4
Deadeye Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 564	I have a 24 gallon deluxe JBJ nano-cube I am very happy with. After reaserching all of them, I would go with JBJ again unless I wanted to do a halide then I would go with an aqua-pod, they make them with a 70 watt and a 150 watt halide. There is a nice package I found clicking on one of the banner ads up top where you get the aqau-pod, and everything you need to start with coral right away. It was around 800 bucks.

10/27/2006, 02:33 PM	#7
MimicTang Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hartford CT Posts: 1,517	looks like biocube is winning my decision slowly

10/27/2006, 03:26 PM	#8
rlm2005 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Area Posts: 432	I think the back chambers on the Aquapod are to small, I also have heating issues with mine. I've seen the Biocube and I really want one.

10/27/2006, 03:47 PM	#9
MimicTang Moved On Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hartford CT Posts: 1,517	how do u heat the biocube? Is heater included?

10/27/2006, 04:01 PM	#10
paradicio Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Dimas CA Posts: 139	I've got a 24g AquaPod which I like quite a bit. I switched out the stock pump with an MJ1200 for added flow and turned the fan around (so it sucks air in instead of blowing air out) to address heating issues. While there is a slot in the hood for an additional fan there isn't a plug for one, luckily Nanotuners sells a Y cable so an additinal fan can be added. I just got that in the mail the other day and will probably add an additional fan this weekend. The only thing I liked about the NanoCube over the AquaPod was the 3 compartments in the back compared to the AP's 2. In the end I liked the look of the AP better and haven't regretted the decision yet.