Looking for suggestions on a nano cube.

[namsupak]

Hello I was hoping to get some suggestions from you guys about some sort nano cube. I currently have a 90 gal that I have had for about sometime, but I really want to downsize everything and sell off the monstrosity that has envelopped my living room. I am really looking for something all in one. I remember that there are some brands like JBJ and the Red sea max that have been around for awhile, but was wondering if there are any other recommendations. I'd like to stick to LEDs if possible, I have been running those for years and like the whole idea of LED lighting. Currently I am using an Aqua Illumination modular setup with a controller that does all the timing for me. I have had FOWLR and reef tanks in the past, for this nano we aren't looking to do anything terribly complicated, I am not looking to do any major coral propagation, nor am I going hardcore LPS. I was thinking maybe some softies and would like to put my yasha gobi/pistol shrimp and wetmorella wrasse in it. So in summary here are the things I am looking for:

• All-in one, or at least as little modification if possible
• prefer Glass over acrylic
• LED lighting - preferably controllable
• 24-30 gallons
• quiet design is a plus
• Would like to spend less than $1000 but I can budge on this, it isn't firm.

If you need any more information let me know

Thanks in advance for any help you can give - I would welcome all suggestions or ideas.

 

[mr.scoots]

I have a biocube 29 which can be retrofitted with led lights in the stock hood. Not sure what the tanks go for these days but the lighting upgrade will be under 200. I'm really happy with the tank which has built in overflow and rear chambers which you can customize.

 

[namsupak]

Controllable lights are also a plus.

 

[rdamaro]

I just received my jbj 28g nano cube led pro last week. I am very happy with it. No retrofit for LED. Not perfect. I wish the rear sump was a little wider to fit a larger assortment of skimmers. But overall I am satisfied. Check out jbjlighting.com

 

[Illuminati]

I owned the jbj 28g nano HQI a few years back. Size wise it is a great tank, large enough to get a good aquascape and plenty of fish options. I am guessing the version with the LED's is just as good. Might want to upgrade the pumps to Maxijets and figure out a rear chamber configuration that works best for you but it's a solid tank.

 

[namsupak]

So jbj seems the way to go.