Questions about the JBJ Nanocube

[pkpthrillho]

I just graduated and got a job so that means DISPOSABLE INCOME. I'm looking to get a somewhat manageable but nice setup that wont kill me to move in 3-4 years from now. Thus, it leaves me with Nano Cubes. I like the look of JBJ the best but the only pictures I can find are of the front and none of the mechanics. I know they have a wet/dry filter but those are horrible for nitrates. Does the JBJ have a spot for a skimmer? Does anybody have any pictures/descriptions of the back part of the JBJ?

Looking for the 24g BTW.

 

[anarchtech]

I have a JBJ 12 Nano classic and the pump went out in a few months, ballast broke shortly after a year. Of the 3 LFS I know of only 1 still carries the Nanocube. Plus I hear the tank cracking is another real danger. Atleast on the older ones.
I did buy another used one cause it came with a bunch of other stuff and only $50.
I just bought a new Biocube 14 but wish I had found the Finnex line of tanks. before I did that. you might check into it. It looks like more of a real tank than any of the other Nanos in a box and has a skimmer.
http://www.nanotuners.com/product_info.php?cPath=23_53&products_id=155]Finnex 20 gallon[/URL]
I'm not saying buy one here but they have good pictures. Looks like an awesome tank to me.

 

[anarchtech]

Oh and congrats on Graduating!

 

[pkpthrillho]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8571699#post8571699 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by anarchtech
Oh and congrats on Graduating!

Haha thanks. I really like all the features the Finnex cube has except I want something that comes with a matching/flush hood. I'm putting it in my kitchen on the counter top next to the sink so I can easily run the RO/DI line to an auto top off line. If I do this I dont want to be sitting in the living room watching TV and have the extra glow of an open hood.

 

[acrodave]

i work at a lfs and we have stoped selling the jbj and have went to all currents aquapods thay have fixed all the issuse that everyone had about the jbj thicker glass and differnt look thay also have a skimmer that fits in the overflow and the best part is u can upgrade to a halide that was made for it

 

[pkpthrillho]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8571789#post8571789 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by acrodave
i work at a lfs and we have stoped selling the jbj and have went to all currents aquapods thay have fixed all the issuse that everyone had about the jbj thicker glass and differnt look thay also have a skimmer that fits in the overflow and the best part is u can upgrade to a halide that was made for it

You have a link for them?

 

[GSMguy]

nano customs has the skimmer built for the jbj nano cube saffhire or sumthin

 

[acrodave]

currents web site is current-usa.com

 

[prison police]

The tank cracking is a old done deal that was fixed by JBJ. I have one and have no problems. My first nano and so far so good.Its a 24g nano. Dont be afraid to get one if you can.Good Luck

 

[PowderBlue518]

I have a 12gal Aquapod dx no problems at all with it. I love it I def recommend these. But most likely you would need upgrade the pump and lighting.


just my 0.02 lol