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**lando** · 01-28-2008, 03:42 PM

If you have your eyes on a clam or two then I suggest MH lighting. I really like the new 28gal nanocube by JBJ. It uses MH HQI lighting and has a built-in skimmer. It would be a very nice starter tank.

rhall928 · 01-31-2008, 06:16 AM

After seeing the previous response and reading another thread on the JBJ 28g Nano Cube HQI package I did some research on this all-in-one and now I am not sure what to do. I am now trying to decide between the JBJ 28g Nano Cube HQI and the Current 24g Aquapod with the 150w Sunpod HQI lighting. The Aquapod is what I was initially thinking of going with but after seeing the Nano Cube HQI I am torn between the two. The Nano Cube comes with a protein skimmer, two powerheads as opposed to one on the Aquapod, and a wavemaker. If I were to go with the Aquapod I would put in a protein skimmer, possible the nano skimmer that Current makes for it. The thing that is holding me back from going with the Nano Cube is that with the Aquapod I would be able to have an open top whereas the Nano Cube has a closed canopy top. I am under the impression that an open top is better as it allows for better gas exchange and is better for temperature. The Aquapod also seems to have slightly better lighting. They both use 150w 14k MH but the Aquapod comes with 6 Nocturnal Blue and 6 Moon White lunar lights whereas the Nano Cube only comes with 4 Nite-Vu LED lights. If you guys could give me your recommendation between the two tanks I would appreciate it. Also does anyone know if the protein skimmer that comes with the Nano Cube HQI is any good? Also is the nano protein skimmer that Current has come out with any good or would you recommend going with a different one. The one made by Current is only about 30 to 40 dollars so it seemed to me like it might not be all that good. Thank you for your replies. Hopefully I can come to a descision soon.

Sadielynn · 01-31-2008, 07:36 AM

Each tank will have its negatives to it , at this point it really is up to you to decide what you want in your tank..You dont have to run a hood on the NC some just remove them and get aMH fixture ...
I do believe that you can get a skimmer for the AP . As for the pumps most folk just end up replacing them since they seem to run hot anyways ..then they replace them with the MJ . There are a ton of lights that you could use for nite lights to see the tank at nite ,and they are inexpensive as well ... I personally like the AP as the light is better the tanks are suppose to be better and they have better customer service if something happens than the NC by JBJ ( The old saying was JBJ = Just Bought Junk) I never had one of their tanks however I had thier equipment that just stopped working and they would not replace it it was only 4 weeks old at that time. I just dont like them...If I were to do an AIO it would be the AP . From here it is just your opinion

01-28-2008, 03:42 PM	#11
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,654 Images: 46	If you have your eyes on a clam or two then I suggest MH lighting. I really like the new 28gal nanocube by JBJ. It uses MH HQI lighting and has a built-in skimmer. It would be a very nice starter tank. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

01-31-2008, 07:36 AM	#13
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,244	Each tank will have its negatives to it , at this point it really is up to you to decide what you want in your tank..You dont have to run a hood on the NC some just remove them and get aMH fixture ... I do believe that you can get a skimmer for the AP . As for the pumps most folk just end up replacing them since they seem to run hot anyways ..then they replace them with the MJ . There are a ton of lights that you could use for nite lights to see the tank at nite ,and they are inexpensive as well ... I personally like the AP as the light is better the tanks are suppose to be better and they have better customer service if something happens than the NC by JBJ ( The old saying was JBJ = Just Bought Junk) I never had one of their tanks however I had thier equipment that just stopped working and they would not replace it it was only 4 weeks old at that time. I just dont like them...If I were to do an AIO it would be the AP . From here it is just your opinion __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

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01-31-2008, 06:16 AM	#12
rhall928 Aquarium Advice Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 8	After seeing the previous response and reading another thread on the JBJ 28g Nano Cube HQI package I did some research on this all-in-one and now I am not sure what to do. I am now trying to decide between the JBJ 28g Nano Cube HQI and the Current 24g Aquapod with the 150w Sunpod HQI lighting. The Aquapod is what I was initially thinking of going with but after seeing the Nano Cube HQI I am torn between the two. The Nano Cube comes with a protein skimmer, two powerheads as opposed to one on the Aquapod, and a wavemaker. If I were to go with the Aquapod I would put in a protein skimmer, possible the nano skimmer that Current makes for it. The thing that is holding me back from going with the Nano Cube is that with the Aquapod I would be able to have an open top whereas the Nano Cube has a closed canopy top. I am under the impression that an open top is better as it allows for better gas exchange and is better for temperature. The Aquapod also seems to have slightly better lighting. They both use 150w 14k MH but the Aquapod comes with 6 Nocturnal Blue and 6 Moon White lunar lights whereas the Nano Cube only comes with 4 Nite-Vu LED lights. If you guys could give me your recommendation between the two tanks I would appreciate it. Also does anyone know if the protein skimmer that comes with the Nano Cube HQI is any good? Also is the nano protein skimmer that Current has come out with any good or would you recommend going with a different one. The one made by Current is only about 30 to 40 dollars so it seemed to me like it might not be all that good. Thank you for your replies. Hopefully I can come to a descision soon.