The link jc9394 posted is the model I am talking about. Thanks.
Here's my situation. I am trying to decide what to buy. I am new to reefing and have been doing as much research as possible. I want to learn as much as I can before I jump in, no big rush.
I decided that I want to start with a nano even though bigger is better. Do to space limitations I am looking for about 25-35 gal. I want to keep some zoos, rics, softies, lps. Eventually I'd like to move toward more difficult coral but there is no hurry for that. Also, a few fish but I'm not sure what i want yet. The all-in-one tanks look like a good buy for a starter. There are so many to choose from. I was leaning toward the 29biocube, seems like a nice setup for the money. (can get for $280) I came across the 25 and 34 cadlights and really like the hqi lighting and built in fuge. I know the cad is double the price. Here are the questions I have.
1. I read that some of the all in ones hold less water than they are advertised for. The 29 BC holds about 22-25 I've heard. Are the cad 25 and 34 an actual 25 and 34 gallon aquarium?
2. Does the extra 5-10 gallons of water really make that big of a difference whan dealing in the 25-35 gal. range?
3. Is it worth it to spend extra money for the extra few gals.?
4. Is the 29 BC lighting (72 watt PC) sufficient for what I want. Or would I be better off spending the extra money for the hqi on the cad?
5. Is the stock cad lighting overkill for my intentions? Is it a waste at this point?
6. Is the cad sufficient for light demanding coral for further down the road?
I am trying to decide between the 29BC, the cad 25 and cad 34. I know they vary a lot in price. I want to know if the pros/cons of the cad justify the high sticker price. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
http://www.cadlights.com/product_info.php?products_id=89&osCsid=bddcfd5d14b13a25b55ae17995e28857
http://www.cadlights.com/product_info.php?products_id=103
http://www.petsolutions.com/Oceanic+BioCube-I-97982051-I-C-1-C-.aspx