Which one- AquaPod or Nano Cube?

Nano cube. I like the shape of the tank better. Also like the filtration better as well. Can't beat the original IMO. Just seem better built to me. I've owned both and get them at the store all the time. I just prefer JBJ.
 
Mark I have both... and the main difference I see is the back area where the pumps are. You're welcome to look at them to see the difference... although the AquaPod is 24g and the Nanocube is 12g.
 
I would get the brand that has three chambers in the back and turn the center chamber into a mini refugium. I saw a DIY on this forum or Reefcentral.com about it.

Mark
 
@Mark wrote:
Debbie said:
I like the NanoCube... The whole back is even across where the Aquapod kind of indents and make is hard to reach in there for anything. The Nanocube also has 3 chambers as opposed to the two that the Aquapod has.

The only issue I have with these types of setups is everybody talks about how "sponges" are nitrate factories. So I don't use them. But then that makes it awkward for having someting that traps floating debris to keep the water clean.

At least in the nanocube there is only one opening in the bottom and I can put a piece of polyfilter there. I'm one of those who uses carbon 24/7 and change it weekly. So in the center compartment I have a net bag with carbon. If I ever decide I want to add a skimmer there is skimmer specifically made to fit inside the middle chamber of the Nanocube and still have the top closed.

With the Aquapod I'm still trying to get the filtering system right.

So hands down I like the Nanocube.

Just an aside... I ordered mine from DFS and after one week the light in the top went out. They sent a new bulb... didn't work... they sent a new ballast... I screwed up the installation (tried to be real careful but two wires were out that I had no idea where they went). I called DFS and <u>they</u> apologized for the problems, they contacted the manufacture and I received a brand new lid today.
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this is just my two cents but i have had both and i actually like the bio cube the best (i know that wasnt the question)but it is my two cents but look into the bio cube feel free to call me if you want to come look at mine that is setup


rick
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I have a 24 gal cube and really enjoy it. Your more than welcome to come by and check it out sometime.
 
Same here Rick, I agree. I have the 29g Oceanic BioCube. I modded the center chamber into a refugium. I love it. Being a noobie, I did a lot of research, talked to nearly every fish store in the FtW metro area, searched all the forums for the pros and cons and ended up going with the BC and feel great about it.
 
just my 2 cents. I have own the JBJ deluxe, I have mine modded with a 150 hqi, and a modded mj 1200. The look of the tank is great, but I feel the overall construction of the tank is kind of shoddy, mine has been set up for 2 years now.

Water seeps from the rim if water is filled to high
The glass Scratches really easy.
The hood in mine lasted about a year and then did not make it trough a minor power surge.
the lighting that comes stock with it is good if you only plan on growing softies and lps.
Plan on upgrading the flow, cause what it has now is just sad.

And I have this sneaking feeling my tank is gonna explode on me any day now.
IT is a pretty tank though..

hope this info helped.
good luck
charlie

If I were you I would go with the oceanic system, due to the fact that Oceanic has always been known to build well products.
 
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