JBJ , Aaua via, or eclipse??

[bent240LV]

i want to get a nano reef nothing more than 18 gal but prefer a a 10-11 gal. just wondering what everyone thinks about my 3 choices, i like the look of the aqua via but like the built in filtration of the jbj and eclipse not sure if the Via aqua has filtration or not. i know the eclpipse needs to have the lighting upgraded. i want maybe a couple of fish and wahtever corals PC's can support. thanks for the input!

[iamdickie]

Originally Posted by bent240LV

i want to get a nano reef nothing more than 18 gal but prefer a a 10-11 gal. just wondering what everyone thinks about my 3 choices, i like the look of the aqua via but like the built in filtration of the jbj and eclipse not sure if the Via aqua has filtration or not. i know the eclpipse needs to have the lighting upgraded. i want maybe a couple of fish and wahtever corals PC's can support. thanks for the input!

JBJ is great!!

[bent240LV]

the jbj i have heard have problems with the lights.

[sammy33]

JBJ is coming out with a new Nano Cube deluxe next month. They fixed some of the problems with the original such as the lights. It also will have 2 x 24w pc lights now with colling fans in the hood. They also upgraded the filter to be a true overflow surface skimmer and added a directional return nozzle. May be worth the wait?

I think the JBJ nano cube Deluxe is the best choice for out of box nano reef. The via aqua would be my next choice and may be better as far as being able to add things like a refugium or stonger lighting.

[bent240LV]

any idea when they are going to release them?? do they have a website?

[sammy33]

Originally Posted by bent240LV

any idea when they are going to release them?? do they have a website?

http://www.jbjlighting.com/sys_12g_nanocube.html

Think they are coming out next month?

[darthteddy]

i have the same prob
i want either a jbj or a eclipse but im not sure wat 2 pic. the JBJ has glass but the eclipse has a bio wheel. and im not sure wether to wait for the new JBJ or not.
plz gimmie some insight

[sammy33]

Originally Posted by darthteddy

i have the same prob
i want either a jbj or a eclipse but im not sure wat 2 pic. the JBJ has glass but the eclipse has a bio wheel. and im not sure wether to wait for the new JBJ or not.
plz gimmie some insight

Welcom to TRT!

I would not recommend using the biowheel if you go with an eclipse. You want to have your live rock doing that work (bio filter). The bio-wheel will also increase evaporation.

[bent240LV]

so whats everyones thought on ready-to-go nano tanks??? specially thoose named above?? thats the question i should have asked also. thanks

[flickj79]

my tank is only 20 inches long what type of lighting should i go with most light systems i have seen so far are 24" anything smaller availabe

[iamdickie]

Originally Posted by bent240LV

so whats everyones thought on ready-to-go nano tanks??? specially thoose named above?? thats the question i should have asked also. thanks

I love my JBJ, you have to take out the bioballs, and the rings, and 2 spong filters and fill up the back with live rock, but other than that i like it. I didnt go with the eclipse because of the size and shape. Plus i like how i can hide the live rock rubble in the back of the JBJ

[Reefer4life!!]

Why take out all the media in back of jbj, what does the rubble do of rock.

[iamdickie]

Originally Posted by Reefer4life!!

Why take out all the media in back of jbj, what does the rubble do of rock.

the bioballs will spike levels, as well as the ceramic rings. the instructions for the cube tell you to take them out after it is cycled, i never put them in. i would leave in the carbon, and the sponge filters as long as you clean out the sponges every week

[darthteddy]

i just ordered the nano cube with fans but not the deluxe. i wish i had waited but o well.
suppose you changed the media to better bios or got different ones that negate the effects of others.
i realize i dont know any thing about wut im sayin but im just brain stormin

[darthteddy]

srry for the double post but i was also thinkin about a protien skimmer for my nano. i realize its so small but it would reduce water changes tho. again just brain stormin.