Nano Cube

BJRuttenberg

BJRuttenberg

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I'm a fairly novice aquarium enthusiast and have had a 29 gal. freshwater tank for about 9 months now. However, I am really more interested in marine tanks and want to start a saltwater tank. I have been looking into my options and think I would like to start a nano reef. I have talken a look a multiple setups and just recently stumbled upon this Nano Cube Delux at a couple of supply sites. I was wondering if anyone here has heard anything about these, how they work and if they are sufficient for keeping a nano reef? It almost seems too good to be true for $150 dollars. What is your take on it???
 
I have had one of the 12 gallon DX models set up for about 2 1/2 weeks, I really like the tank so far. I did do a couple of modifications to it like upgrading the return pump to a MiniJet 606 and adding a Hydor rotating deflector to the return for random current. I feel like it is a neat little nanotank for a novice or a well seasoned reefkeeper as long as you realize its limitations in regards to what kinds of corals and livestock are compatible with the size tank and lighting. For corals you should be okay with softies, most LPS, polyps, and mushrooms. For fish I wouldn't go more than a couple of fish that grow to no more than 2 inches and don't require alot of swimming space. To give you an idea about how much I have enjoyed this tank already, I just received a Nanocube 6 gallon today. They are alot different than my big tanks (75 and 92 gallon reefs). HTH, Skip
 
I was thinking about a pair of firefish and maybe some inverts. I was thinking I could maybe do a regional themed tank. I dont want to do anything too intricate but I also want to make sure this tank will sufficiently support the life I put into it.
 
The Nanocube 12 DX will easily handle a pair of firefish and some inverts. Just take you time after you set it up and allow it to complete its cycle before you try adding the fish and inverts. I was able to skip the cycling by getting LR and LS out of my larger tanks so it was already cycled, then I added my livestock slowly to prevent another mini cycle from starting up. If you want more information about nanocubes or nanotanks in general you could visit www.nanotank.com and/or www.nano-reef.com . You will find a section on nano-reef that is dedicated to nanocubes. HTH, Skip
 
You all have been a great help, thanks.
 
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