reefer5060
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I am in the market for in all in one tank bc i have to take it to school with me. Which is better , i am gonna purchase one of the nano customs . any info would be greatly apreciated.
Nano Cube Vs Aquapod
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I think this tank looks pretty cool, no personal experience with it though:
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...duct_Code=FI-MT-2101Q&Category_Code=Aquariums
You can get a PC model on the same tank a good bit cheaper also if that works for you.
Chris
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merc...duct_Code=FI-MT-2101Q&Category_Code=Aquariums
You can get a PC model on the same tank a good bit cheaper also if that works for you.
Chris
crumbletop
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One thing to keep in mind about the setup fishdoc11 linked to is it is acrylic vs glass for the nanocubes. Basically that means you'll need to be careful not to scratch it. That said, I like the way acrylic looks (clearer) -- I just wish it didn't scratch so easy...
Jack
Jack
TitansFan
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And after having 2 nanocubes burst/crack on me I wish glass was stronger. I do hear the new ones use thicker glass. Just make sure on the box it advertises the overflow strainers as those are the new ones.
I also heard a rumor AGA/Oceanic was about to release a nanocube of their own.
I also heard a rumor AGA/Oceanic was about to release a nanocube of their own.
I love my 24g Aquapod... Haven't had any problems out of it... I don't have the hood, like Dave (commiphora) does... I have a 20" 150w MH Sunpod on top and love that as well... I also have a 5g Eclipse... That being said, I wouldn't do acrylic again... lol Personal preference... I hate scratches and just putting the live rock in there I scuffed it up some...
eyebedam
Is Sailing the Seas
This was posted on the west tenn forum by milkshake
I have a new 24 gallon AquaPod still sitting in the box with paperwork. I purchased from one of our local members around a month ago. If anyone is intrested, I'm going to let it go for $175.
This is the PC version. Local pickup only. PM me if intres
I have a new 24 gallon AquaPod still sitting in the box with paperwork. I purchased from one of our local members around a month ago. If anyone is intrested, I'm going to let it go for $175.
This is the PC version. Local pickup only. PM me if intres
reefer5060
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Safe to move
Safe to move
I go to school 2 hrs away in ky , do you thing that it would be ok if i put in the passenger seat? Would it be ok for both the coral and tank? Which would be the best tank the pod or the cube.
Safe to move
I go to school 2 hrs away in ky , do you thing that it would be ok if i put in the passenger seat? Would it be ok for both the coral and tank? Which would be the best tank the pod or the cube.
TitansFan
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I would use 3 old salt buckets with lids the 5 gallon ones to move it. If you are nice to the LFS they will usually give you empty buckets for free. Rock in one, fish/corals in the other, and the last filled with tank water to keep as much of it as possible. Just remember if you are in a dorm you need to bring the tank home on any breaks as they usually cut the power to the dorms. What school are you going to? I went to Western Kentucky.
TitansFan
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Oh I wouldn't try to move the tank full. That would be a disaster waiting to happen not to mention the water that would slosh out in your seat. As far as the tanks I guess you need to decide if you want glass or acrylic. That one aquapod has a halide option which would be cool. I don't know how much it runs though $$$.
reefer5060
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I got to murray state in ky. I moved my 10 gal freshie from school to home. with no prob. i just let a little water out and put seran wrap over the lid to taped it creating a seal. so do u think i can make it work?
gflat65
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Oh, you can definitely make it work, but I'd migrate along the lines of what TitanFan mentioned. A few 5 gallon buckets will make life much easier. You run a good chance of breaking a 24 gallon tank with much water in it (if you can lift it without torquing your back@~200# with no rock, etc.). A somewhat failsafe would be to get a power inverter and run a powerhead and maybe a heater on certain holding vessels during the drive (not sure of length of drive, weather conditions-if only a few hours, shouldn't be a problem at all...).
j_a_wickstrom
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I ought a 6 gallon Nanocube from Nanotuners.com and love it.
One of the reasons I downsized from a 55 gallon to a 6 gallon was because of moving issues. I've moved it once so far (I've had it for maybe 2 months now) and it was very easy to "throw" everything into a 5 gallon bucket. I left a little bit of water to cover the sand bed and popped the NC back into it's original box. Both the box and the bucket were light enough that I could move them around easily. Much easier than the entire van full of buckets that was needed when I moved the 55!
As for moving which ever nano you decide on while full: sounds like a back ache to me. Even the 6 gallon, when full, weighs at least 60 lbs. Not to mention the problems with rock tumbling and scratching acrylic or breaking the glass. Much safer to invest in a couple of 5 gallon buckets and break the tank down. And, hey, it gives you a chance to scrap off that stubborn algae where the rock is a bit too close to the side.
One of the reasons I downsized from a 55 gallon to a 6 gallon was because of moving issues. I've moved it once so far (I've had it for maybe 2 months now) and it was very easy to "throw" everything into a 5 gallon bucket. I left a little bit of water to cover the sand bed and popped the NC back into it's original box. Both the box and the bucket were light enough that I could move them around easily. Much easier than the entire van full of buckets that was needed when I moved the 55!
As for moving which ever nano you decide on while full: sounds like a back ache to me. Even the 6 gallon, when full, weighs at least 60 lbs. Not to mention the problems with rock tumbling and scratching acrylic or breaking the glass. Much safer to invest in a couple of 5 gallon buckets and break the tank down. And, hey, it gives you a chance to scrap off that stubborn algae where the rock is a bit too close to the side.
reefer5060
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i guess that doesnt sound too bad did u have any loss when you used the bucket method?
j_a_wickstrom
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Really, the only thing I lost was a xenia frag. I had another very nice looking branching coral that started bleaching and about 90% of it was lost, though the frags from it are doing well. It was a seven hour trip, give or take.
reefer5060
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which would be better to get for my sittuation the 6 or the 12 i would like to keep a couple of fish with the coral in my next tank. Thanks for all the help
j_a_wickstrom
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I guess that depends on what you want to keep, how much trouble you want to take with it, and how much you want to spend.
Bigger is always better... Until you have to move it. The 6 gal would be easier to move, but also easier to crash.
You might want to check out the Nano Fish Guide over at nano-reef.com. It makes it clear that as far as stocking goes, the 12 gal is much more versatile.
But, in the end, it's up to you. Research both of them, consider the size of each and the space you will have available, etc.
Bigger is always better... Until you have to move it. The 6 gal would be easier to move, but also easier to crash.
You might want to check out the Nano Fish Guide over at nano-reef.com. It makes it clear that as far as stocking goes, the 12 gal is much more versatile.
But, in the end, it's up to you. Research both of them, consider the size of each and the space you will have available, etc.
