GROSSR Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I live in NJ, and have been looking for a Biocube 29 or a JBJ 28. I like the idea of putting a tunze 9002 skimmer in the tank as well as a media basket. I have been looking for a used setup with the stand and I am seeing 150.00 - 200.00 as a price of these used systems. Dr. Foster and Smith has the CF JBJ 28 for 299.00 plus 9.00 shipping and the HQI JBJ 28 for 314.00 plus 9.00 shipping. I have been in doing saltwater since 1989, on and off, mostly on with a 4 year recent break. Maintenance has always been my issue, due to 75% travel schedule. I want to start with soft corals and maybe LPS, and sometime in the future, see how things go, go to SPS. I would upgrade to a LED fixture at that time. Should I go for the new or used tank and if I go new, should I go HQI or stick with the CF version. I am mostly concerned about heat on the HQI. I really don't want a chiller, I know I can control the lights with my Aqua controller III. Biocube or Nanocube 29/28 are both ok. 14.00 more is not the issue, the Heat is something that might be an issue. Also new vs. used. Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 The biocube offers more, easier options. The filtration chambers are much wider and you have actually fit your hands inside. Link to comment
GROSSR Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 I do like the wavemaker option include with the jbj. I wasn't aware of the space in the rear. That is a consideration. One thing I do like is being able to have a skimmer as well as the bio basket on the biocube. I am thinking the biocude might be a better way to go. Link to comment
StevieT Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 The wave maker is stupid, you have to add better flow in the tank anyway like a koralia or MP10 Link to comment
Encantado Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I have the 28 HQI. I have been monitoring the tempurature because I was told from some people I would need a chiller, and some others said no. Well today, my temp hit 82. So... I will probably be looking for a chiller tomorrow. Link to comment
urbaneks Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 I started my tank with the quad cf and ran that way for 7 months. It's a great tank for the money and you can grow most of the corals you would want to. I ended up upgrading my light after I decided that I was good with the time commitment to the hobby. I think based on your current travel situation, the quad cf is a good choice for you. Link to comment
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