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IronReef · 11-13-2007, 07:46 PM

Howdy group,
I would like to first introduce myself... I am a male -44 years young and originally from BC myself now in NB.
I have always been interested in the Reef tank hobby and at one time, owned a 80 gal. but was sadly uneducated in what it took to raise a reef tank successfully.
Well, after 10 years of resting my nerves and being able to pick up the pieces (as the saying goes!) I am considering the idea once again.
I was wondering if anyone out there has purchased one of those "OCEANIC ALL IN ONE" ready to run (almost) reef tank aquarium cubes.
I came across the 14 and 24 gal. size in my local pet shop the other day.
I am anxious to get one and see if my luck in raising corals/fish in it is better than my previous experience from way back.
Thanks to all that reply...
my e-mail addy is: wilparso@yahoo.ca
Thank you.
William

Wiskey · 11-13-2007, 07:52 PM

Welcome to TRT William! Sorry,.. I don't know anything about that perticular system, but I'm sure someone does.

Whiskey

IronReef · 11-13-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wiskey

Welcome to TRT William! Sorry,.. I don't know anything about that perticular system, but I'm sure someone does.

Whiskey

Thank you for your reply. I am sure someone does have one of these kits and at 500.00 CAN for the 24 gal. not including any extras, I want to make sure they are worth it!!
kind regards,
Wm

dobejazz · 11-13-2007, 08:41 PM

Hi

Welcome to TRT

Depending on what you want to keep the all in one cubes can make a nice little system - I started with a 24g nano cube from JBJ and really enjoy it

tellycoleman · 11-13-2007, 09:02 PM

welcome

Loverotties · 11-13-2007, 09:33 PM

Welcome to TRT! I wouldn'd recomend it,if you had problems with a 90.The smaller the tank the harder to keep the water right(only takes a little to be off alot in a small tank.

IronReef · 11-14-2007, 06:44 PM

I am overwhelmed with the replies I have been getting on this... Thanks everyone!

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IronReef · 11-14-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dobejazz

Hi

Welcome to TRT

Depending on what you want to keep the all in one cubes can make a nice little system - I started with a 24g nano cube from JBJ and really enjoy it

Hi,
Thank you for your input! Although I have had problems in the past with my first tank I think that this is the answer to those who want to try reefing without the fuss of all the extra filtrations, skimmers, etc..
Hoping the next reef I keep works out better!
Wm

dobejazz · 11-14-2007, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by IronReef

Hi,
Thank you for your input! Although I have had problems in the past with my first tank I think that this is the answer to those who want to try reefing without the fuss of all the extra filtrations, skimmers, etc..
Hoping the next reef I keep works out better!
Wm

I agree but as fair warning I still have my cube but also set up a 95g w/ sump and stuff within a year of starting the nano

drdude05 · 11-16-2007, 12:52 PM

For what it's worth .... small and all in one does not = easy to keep, or increased success. In fact, smaller tanks tend to take more planning and require more care (depending on what you are keeping and how forgiving it is to environmental changes in the tank). That said, here is a link to my build thread for an Oceanic 29 gallon Biocube (BC29). The build for the BC29 starts about halfway through.

http://thereeftank.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92569

DarthOcellaris · 11-16-2007, 02:01 PM

i have nothing to add but a warm welcome!

scoop · 11-16-2007, 02:31 PM

Welcome William! It really depends on what you want to keep. If you are keeping easier occupants, like softies and some LPS, small tanks are great! I have a 5 gl in my daughters room that I bought all the stuff for myself under $75 and it has a clown fish, a small urchin, a coral banded shrimp, some mushrooms, a candycane, and a 3 head frogspawn. None of those are particularly difficult, so they work great in a smaller tank. I think you can do a small, 30 gl or less tank, better by buying the stuff individually yourself and not bothering w/ the all-in-one. The key item for a reef, even a small one, is the skimmer, and the skimmers for the all-in-ones are either no good, or the don't exist at all. You could get a 30 gl tank, a Tunze nano skimmer, a small powerhead (example: Koralia 2, Tunze nanostream), and a good T5 HO light for less than the bio-cube and your set up would work much better. You could keep a lot of stuff in there, including some SPS, but you might want to at least start with the easy stuff. The people at this site will be more than willing to help on your purchases, set-up, cycle, and operation. Good Luck, and we look forward to hearing more from you! Don

chrisdamage · 11-24-2007, 07:19 PM

I would stay away from the NanoCube from JBJ... I've had that, and also a BioCube from Oceanic and I can tell you the quality difference is stunning. The NanoCube feels slapped together and flimsy while the BioCube feels sturdy and well-built. I also know of a few people with AquaPods that like them but I don't have any personal experience with them. Also check into the Red Sea Max system. I love the looks of it. Also, Current has a new tank out called the Solana that you might like. Good luck and happy reefing.

reginanmc · 11-26-2007, 02:44 PM

i just got an oceanic 8g, i haven't started it yet, but it got great reviews....i was comparing the jbj and the oceanic, went with the oceanic.

[WDT]TardFarmer · 12-05-2007, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisdamage

I would stay away from the NanoCube from JBJ... I've had that, and also a BioCube from Oceanic and I can tell you the quality difference is stunning. The NanoCube feels slapped together and flimsy while the BioCube feels sturdy and well-built. I also know of a few people with AquaPods that like them but I don't have any personal experience with them. Also check into the Red Sea Max system. I love the looks of it. Also, Current has a new tank out called the Solana that you might like. Good luck and happy reefing.

How long ago did you have a nanocube? I have had no problems with mine, I was terrified after getting mine and then reading about all the crack issues, but from my understanding that was with the early models. I have never had a biocube so I can't comment on it but I have read good stuff about them. My nanocube12DX seems to be of good quality (besides the crappy stock pump) Not ripping on ya Chris just curious