All-In-One tanks

likwid · #1 08-26-2008, 08:35 PM

Hey guys,

I have had a few smaller tanks in the past, but I am now looking to step up to a large all-in-one tank. Right now I am looking at 2, the Red Sea Max and the Nano Cube HQI. Does anyone have any experience with any of these 2 tanks, or any other all-in-ones? Which do you recommend?

Thanks

Oscar · #2 08-26-2008, 08:53 PM

I started a tank journal on my CadLights 39G. It is sadly out of date which means I need to post some new information soon.

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=39808

likwid · #3 08-26-2008, 09:00 PM

Thanks for the link! I have looked into the cadlights tanks, but am not really interested. Their looks don't really appeal to me, and I plan on making this tank my living room's show piece.

motokorth · #4 08-26-2008, 09:04 PM

From personal experience there is a good chance you will need a chiller for the JBJ HQI. Besides that I love mine.

likwid · #5 08-26-2008, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motokorth

From personal experience there is a good chance you will need a chiller for the JBJ HQI. Besides that I love mine.

Where did you buy yours in Calgary, and how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking?

motokorth · #6 08-26-2008, 10:14 PM

I got mine used. So not much help for you.

likwid · #7 08-27-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motokorth

From personal experience there is a good chance you will need a chiller for the JBJ HQI. Besides that I love mine.

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

Oscar · #8 08-26-2008, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by likwid

Thanks for the link! I have looked into the cadlights tanks, but am not really interested. Their looks don't really appeal to me, and I plan on making this tank my living room's show piece.

Now I'm hurt!

Ours is in the kitchen/living room and is also a "show piece".

But the benefit of the AIO, which ever style, is the cleaner presentation expecially for a small space.

brizzo · #9 08-27-2008, 12:24 AM

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.

Chaloupa · #10 08-27-2008, 01:16 AM

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.