Tank choice dilemma..

[TimberTDI]

• OK basically I've decided to set only one nano tank up for now. So I've got the two tanks, the problem is deciding which one. Here are the two choice:

Current's Aquapod 24.

Pros:

• This thing is plug and play. I've already got two maxijet 900, a hydorflo, and the 1/2" locline "Y" return.
• There will be pretty much instant gratification with this one.
• I'm really into the stream-lined design.

Cons:

• The stock lighting leaves a lot to be desired, tank inhabitants will be limited
• Tank only has about 21 gallon display.
• Any future mods may turn into a PITA. Such as adding fuge, skimmer, top off.

The Oceanic 33 Cube

Pros:

• This has major potential to be awesome.
• Will be totally customized as to what I need.
• Total volume will be close to 60 gallons
• Livestock can be whatever.
• Will be a labor of love

Cons:

• Will be a labor of love
• Total cost will be exponentially bigger
• Everything has to be built. Sump, stand, hood etc.
• Who knows how long before this tank will actually see water?

Any thoughts and input will be greatly appreciated.

Steven

 

[herman]

DEFINITELY CUBE!!!!!!!!! You have endless possibilities. Forget that Aquapod

 

[Craig]

the guy at www.acrylicsumps.com specializes in pimped out sumps for the oceanic

 

[House of Laughter]

Steven, Have you seen the new self contained Oceanic 29g biocube tank? It comes complete with sump in back etc and only needs a stand/dresser to sit it on - it is acrylic, so that's a con for me, but it can house almost all softies and some low light sps for sure.

House

 

[steve68]

the cube !

 

[TimberTDI]

House,

I did see the oceanic 29. Unfortunately, I purchased the aquapod about a week before the biocubes came out. Also I noticed that the biocubes ar about $100 more than the JBJs and APs.

Steven

 

[TimberTDI]

You see with the all in one, I can litererally have stocked next to my desk by the end of next week. With the Oceanic we're looking at a few months.

Steven

 

[drunktank]

not a fan of those all in one cubes-

go w/ the 30g cube from oceanic (they also have a 45g)

 

[jhale]

well it depends what you want to keep.

simple rock softies and fish use the aqua thingy,

lps and more the cube.

how will either one be topped off when your gone?

 

[masterswimmer]

Hands down, the cube. The Aquapod is for noobs It's a toy. Do it up right with the cube Steve. You da man. :lol2:

swimmer

 

[cjdevito]

Get the 40 gallon signature series cube from www.oceanimage.net instead. I did, couldn't be happier with it.

(starphire glass, black silicone, integrated rear sump compartment, stainless steel trim, and a very reasonable price even after the shipping)

 

[TimberTDI]

Just to clarify for everyone, I already own both of these tanks. It's just a matter of choosing one over the other.

how will either one be topped off when your gone?

Jon, the office is actual right downstairs.:lol: Funny though, you got me thinking. I'm away from my "office" like 15 hours a day.

 

[cjdevito]

My bad In that case, I'd go with the oceanic for sure. It's a gorgeous tank, nice foot print on it too.

 

[lfsmarineguy]

Current has a 70w MH 24g ....that thing is sweet.

 

[bklynreef]

CJ, You got me interested in that cube now. Are the poercompats or MHs included? What about pumps for flow?

 

[cjdevito]

CJ, You got me interested in that cube now. Are the poercompats or MHs included? What about pumps for flow?

Nothing's included with the tank. I'm using a CurrentUSA Outer Orbit fixture on mine, the 24" one with 1 150w DE halide, 2 65w PCs and 4 LED moonlights.

OIA does offer a plumbing kit; your choice between a number of mag pumps, plumbed into a SCWD current alternator that's hooked into two returns. Me, I'm just using four maxijet 1200s plumbed to u-tubes I picked up, connected to a wavemaster pro, to act as the returns.

 

[bklynreef]

so all in your at close to $800 at least. Hmmm, I wouldnt mind a tank that your all in at 300-400 bucks. Thanks for the info though.

 

[jackson6745]

The aquapod has no nutrient export system. You will have to do many water changes to keep things healthy.
Go with the cube with better filtration

 

[bklynreef]

I just found this 30 gallon nano ive never seen before for only $300!!!
glass with skimmer and lights. I would buy one if someone else wants to split the freight with me. Its in california.

AQ-JLFT-604542N

https://www.customaquatic.com/customaquatic/categorylist.asp?CatID=aq&offset=15

 

[summer]

Steven, Have you seen the new self contained Oceanic 29g biocube tank? It comes complete with sump in back etc and only needs a stand/dresser to sit it on - it is acrylic, so that's a con for me, but it can house almost all softies and some low light sps for sure.

House

I have the 14g biocube and it is glass. I do believe they all are.

Summer