Pros and cons of some tanks

[Third Coast Tropical]

Wan others thoughts on ...

24 gal Aquapod

28 gal HQI Nano

and the

29 gal Biocube


I currently own the Biocube and have no complaints so far, but will be acquirong more soon and wanted others perspectives....if you have one of these please let me know what you think...

[Third Coast Tropical]

Also, the any Cardiff/Solano/Red Sea as well

[Jonthefishguy]

I have sold 2 cardiffs and 4 solanas and havent heard negative feedback about it. I did recently have feedback on currents decision to discontinue their aquapod line up and people couldnt find stands for the 24 anymore. Also I think (not sure) but think that oceanic is also doing away their biocube line up as well.

[jc]

I have a solana that I can comment on.
Pros: rimless, skimmer and heater section, modifiable 2nd chamber, many lighting options, loc-line return
Cons: top-off bottles, comparatively expensive, unhinged glass lid

Overall I am very pleased with it. My only other experience with a nano was an 8 gallon odyssea.

[Third Coast Tropical]

Why was the aquapod discontinued? and what have you sold the cardiffs for?

[DrMark]

I have the original Red Sea Max, modified a little with some of the components available for newest version. It is great. You will need a chiller with this tank, despite what Red Sea says about fans, etc. I use a 1/10 hp chiller on it. i use it mostly as a quarrantine tank.
mark

[OrionN]

I got a 29 g Oceanic cube. It is great. I also have a 24 Aqua Pod with 150W MH also great. Any specific question you have?

[Third Coast Tropical]

Yes, why has the aquapod discontinued? I have heard of leaks, as well as fans that run loud.....but i have also heard good things....just curious

[Jonthefishguy]

Current stated that they were just focusing on a new line up, the solana and the cardiff.

[Mr Cob]

When I got my AquaPod, the first thing I did was seal the top. The leak complaints I read about were not actual leaks but more of a overflow where the top plastic meets the acrylic. People complain that if they fill it too much water would seap through the plastic. So I sealed it with aquarium sealant. No problems.

[Third Coast Tropical]

Minus the lighting...which tank do you like better?.....



I got a 29 g Oceanic cube. It is great. I also have a 24 Aqua Pod with 150W MH also great. Any specific question you have?





Also, anyone have the JBJ 24 that would care to comment on?....will be aquiring several tanks soon and just looking for all the input i can get before I decide....

thanks everyone

[OrionN]

Of these small tanks, I like the29 g cube best. I usea CPR hang on skimmer for "sump" where I added drips and heater. Here is a picture of this tank
http://home.grandecom.net/~mnguyen/FTS2009.03.28.02.jpg

[Big_Pun]

i have a older jbj 12g i love it, i kinda wish i would of saved up and got one with better lighting but all my corals are doing good. lots of room in the back to put stuff in, i just run LR and sponges for filtering,conns fans are lil loud, i only have one running but it does help. i would like a better light but the new ones come with that option, again i only paid $60 for mine.

[edshas2]

I have a 29bio and its really nice, only problem i find is the fans seem to be a bit loud. i like having a closed top though.