kinda new .....nano tank time !

Discussion in 'New To The Hobby' started by britchey, May 6, 2012.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. britchey

    britchey Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2011
    Messages:
    44
    Location:
    Northeast Ohio
    Ok. so about a year ago i had a 55 and screwed it all up...typical newbie mistakes. I got irritated and sold it after 6 months...and its killing me. SO i want to get another one. 1 problem tho. im a college kid. SO therefore ill be living in an appt after this summer. So i want to get an all in 1 and nothing to crazy big (rommates wont like it ) so i was thinking somthing like this...Nano Cube Reef Aquarium Kits: JBJ Lighting Nano Cube 28-gallon CF-QUAD im thinking between 15-32

    I origonally liked this tank Coralife BioCube PC/LED Fish Tank at PETCO
    but the reviews Ive read scare me...therefore i came to the experts, you guys... Suggestions
     
  2. Click Here!

  3. howsboutafiver

    howsboutafiver Banned

    Joined:
    May 2, 2012
    Messages:
    88
    Go for the oceanic or jbl 28 g cube. Awesome set up. Way better that the 55 imo. I have 3 nanos love then. Get the led light package and then no heat issue and you can grow any coral and i mean grow
     
  4. howsboutafiver

    howsboutafiver Banned

    Joined:
    May 2, 2012
    Messages:
    88
    You will soon find that selling the 55 was the best day of your life, a true pinnicale to your life.
     
  5. Jmanyoma

    Jmanyoma Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2012
    Messages:
    49
    Location:
    Miami, Fl
    I think you should go with the biocube I have one now and couldn't be any happier with it. It's really easy to maintain and the wet dry filter is good (y)
     
  6. britchey

    britchey Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2011
    Messages:
    44
    Location:
    Northeast Ohio
    yes im excited. The all in one i think will be nice. Im seriously considering giving the coralife a try ...its got led's and seems to be a decent tank...anyone heard about anything here...
    Coralife BioCube PC/LED Fish Tank at PETCO

    also...do you guys have all in ones or did you make your own ?
     
  7. britchey

    britchey Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2011
    Messages:
    44
    Location:
    Northeast Ohio
    sorry i posted th wrong link with my origonal post. the one with bad reviews was an oceanic
     
  8. Click Here!

  9. Will0417

    Will0417 Guest

    Off Topic:

    The problem with being in college is that most people have to move every 4 to 8 months. I highly recommend some live rock and live sand. It will shortcut your cycle and add stability should you have to relocate.
     
  10. Jmanyoma

    Jmanyoma Astrea Snail

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2012
    Messages:
    49
    Location:
    Miami, Fl
    I have the old model of the biocube and it's great im sure the new coral life ones are better considering they have new fans, thicker plastic top, controls for all the seperate lights, and the clear glass in the back waiting for you to put the uv sterilizer (y)

    Also didn't realize it was for college. I'm going to college now and im taking a 5g nano im making just sucks max is 10g for the rooms.
     
  11. remy fuego

    remy fuego Plankton

    Joined:
    May 5, 2012
    Messages:
    3
    I have the 29 biocube with a cpr sr3 Skimmer and recently got the rapid led kit and I love it!
     
  12. howsboutafiver

    howsboutafiver Banned

    Joined:
    May 2, 2012
    Messages:
    88