I enjoy my 24 gallon nanocube. I have a 2006 nanocube dx, glass top with coralife 150w hqi clamp on. The stock pump is garbage, I replaced the stock pump with a Maxijet 1200, and have a Koralia Nano in the main display.

I have an RSM.....I like it a lot. I have replaced the skimmer, but it wasn't a "must do" to perform..it was a choice. I replaced the skimmer with a Tunze 9002 which really performs well....but I did pull skimmate out with the stock one. My corals are all doing well...and I'm going to attempt some SPS in it with stock lighting. I like the look especially with the stand.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... just because it doesn't appeal to him doesn't mean that your tank isn't nice. Like you said you like it and I'm sure other people do too but that doesn't mean everyone is gonna to

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My skimmer worked great its just not working at all now.

Itried acro but it took a monthe for it to slowly die. it was as near to the top as possible.

What is the water evaporation rate on this tank with the HQI? Do you have to top off daily? How's the skimmer?