Oceanic BioCube 29, AquaPod 24, or RedSea Max 34...Which One?

[Irie Mon]

I'm new here and was hoping I could get some advice on an all-inclusive system from one of these three manufacturers:

Oceanic BioCube 29 Gallon (although I would want HQI lighting)
AquaPod 24 (a bit small for what I am looking for)
RedSea (new 34 Gallon, just out, couldn't fin much feedback)

This is my first step to building a bigger reef at some point, however I want to take the right steps to learn first, therefore I have decided to go with 35 gallons or less. I definetely want an all-inclusive system as I travel occasionally for work, albeit three or four days at a time.

Thanks for the help!

 

[purebullet417]

nanocustoms.com has biocube mh mods if u get the 29 they have a 70w mh mod that you can do yourself this is a link \
http://www.nanotuners.com/product_info.php?cPath=67&products_id=363

 

[Irie Mon]

RedSea Max 34 Gallon. http://www.redseafish.com/max.asp

Looks like this new RedSea unit has everything. Unfortunately its $599.

I was also thinking about getting the Oceanic BioCube 29 Gallon, with a custom top that includes HQI lighting with blue LED's (night) for $430.

I feel like I'll see a big space difference with 29 vs 34 gallons. I also like the dimensions of this new RedSea unit.

I'll check out that biocube mod link..

Any advice on this? Thanks....

 

[tommiegary]

I am just setting up my biocube 29, I have not change much beyond the bioballs and cutting a small place in the back to fit in the heater. I am happy so far. the flow seems great and lights are bright. been about week and half and things are just going great I vote biocube!

 

[mdisalvo55]

I would cross out the redseamax, I hear its pretty expensive for what you get...in my mind it would just be the aquapod or the biocube. That being said, I have a biocube and it seems very well made and I have had no problems with it so far.

 

[GoodBorg3]

Have you looked at the Finnex setups? There are some posts on here regarding them. Both acrylic and glass tanks are available. There is a 30 glass with a built -in fuge and 150 watt HQI lighting that is particularly nice.

 

[rfman81]

Cadlights! Great stuff if you are going to be dropping that type of dough.

http://www.cadlights.com/product_info.php?cPath=2&products_id=89

They are a sponsor here and have one of the best tanks out there. Especially the one linked 25G with 150 QI

Premium IMO.

rf