hvacguy Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hi Chris: I would be down for a 24 gal.I just hope it matches the foot print. My custom built stand and canopy are an exact fit and I would really hate to have to rebuild, especially since I just completed them a couple of weeks ago. My cube is looking awesome and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it holds up until the new cubes are out. I also appreciate the input and suggestions you gave me during my building process. Your product support and customer service are unparalleled. Link to comment
tMoney Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Oh man, this "super-cube" is sounding... well...SUPER! Can't wait to send Chris my 0.02 + a lot more for one of these beasts!!! Chris tell me when and I'll have funds en route. You know me, I get nothing but the best. Link to comment
sNEIRBO Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hey Chris - Here are some more of my name suggestions for you for "Super Cube" 1) Incredi-Cube 2) iCube 3) Notta Nano Cube So will "Super" be WIFI-G compatible? I'd hate to have to buy a new wireless router on top of the RO/DI Filter, Kitchen Faucet and Dremel I've already had to buy to enjoy this hobby! {HA!) Link to comment
steelhealr Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 1)AquaCube 2)AquaNaut 3)CrackBeNought Count me in as a beta tester Chris. I have that tape on my crack. Reminds me of the Wizard of Oz, " I hope your strength holds out." "I hope my TAIL holds out! " SH Link to comment
artarmon42 Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Looking forward to seeing what you come up with Chris! Unforutnately I'm not in the market, with the I just put into new my tank. Link to comment
spark Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Excellent news and good business decision. I actually was looking for an acrylic cube tank similar to a nano, but could not find one. Please keep me posted as I am very interested in purchasing one. I will be one of your first orders. I have two little girls at home and all this talk (and possibility) of having my new 24g break scares me. The insurance of avoiding any bad water-electrical situation is priceless in my house! Link to comment
LVReefer Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hey Chris, Put me down for a 24g. I've always been a big fan of acrylic. Especially in earthquake country. thanks, robert Link to comment
Onthelamb Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Nano cube 6gal Purchased from Tong's on 6/18 It cracked on 6/20 If you get these acrylic cubes chris Im willing to pay a good chunk of change to get a tank that doesnt crack and leak all over my computer desk. Link to comment
RandyO Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Originally posted by steelhealr 24 Gallon NC DX with LEDs crack not present on arrival Purchased over Ebay Purchased 3/05, setup 4/05 Although I purchased mine over Ebay, I hope you will support me along with the others who have suffered a crack What happened to the guys your bought it from? Shouldnt they be going to bat for you? Link to comment
Sparkling_Surfer Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'd buy one in a heartbeat! I think this is a wonderful idea...any clue as to when it will be available? I know it is still in designs, but maybe a wild estimate? Thanks!!! Link to comment
steelhealr Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 To Randy O....the company that sold me the NC was an aquarium store in NC. I emailed them and am waiting a response. 3 out of 4 auction winners suffered cracked cubes including mine. BTW, JBJ is honoring the warranty and replacing my tank. SH Link to comment
trumph Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 SH...start the "build your own Nano" thread...it will be bigger than the newbie thread!!! Just use the same upper dimensions as the cubes, that way everyone can switch their hoods over and save substantial coin. Just list the acrylic/glass sizes and the silcone used...wow, that's hard! Include plans for tanks with or without an additional rear fuge. Why buy when most everyone does so much work to their Cubes anyway?? Its not brain coral surgery......is it? Link to comment
shao-lin nano Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 hey chris, it's mid week now, have you had your meeting yet with the makers of acrylic cube or have any new developments to share with us? Link to comment
steelhealr Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Trumph...hmmmm....hmmmm....now THAT would be interesting. Acrylic would be easiest to work with..but then...isn't Chris working on that one for us??? Hey Chris..come back ...where are you? SH Link to comment
Sushi Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Chris, if at all possible... if you are going to mock-up the nano-cube design, it would be great if you can get that false panel to have grooved teeth for overflow into the back, and of course have it so that it acts similar to a "sump" type compartment. this way at least we can achieve sufficient surface skimming without compromising aesthetics with the existing cubes from JBJ (IMHO, that's one mod they should've implemented a long time ago but failed to take advantage of) i do have 1 question though... will this new "Acryli-Cube" have the plastic trim on the top and bottom of the tank, which the existing Nano-Cubes have? Link to comment
Tigahboy Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Originally posted by trumph SH...start the "build your own Nano" thread...it will be bigger than the newbie thread!!! Just use the same upper dimensions as the cubes, that way everyone can switch their hoods over and save substantial coin. Just list the acrylic/glass sizes and the silcone used...wow, that's hard! Include plans for tanks with or without an additional rear fuge. Why buy when most everyone does so much work to their Cubes anyway?? Its not brain coral surgery......is it? u can't use silicone to bond the acrylic panels. one good reason to leave it to the pros. good luck w/ the acrylic nc endeavor, chris. Link to comment
Rott Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I'm intrested too. Just not comfortable with the nano cube in my house. Hope you start selling them soon, Good luck Chris. Link to comment
davidkl Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Hi Chris (and everyone on this terrific forum), I'm new to nano-reef but have been keeping reefs for 15 years including a 8 year old 25g acrylic U.S. Aquarium flat back hex (spoke with you yesterday Chris). Two days ago I walked into a LFS and saw a 12g Nano for the first time and loved the look and was amazed it was glass and not acrylic. I'm very disappointed to hear about all the cracking issues. As someone who has kept acrylic tanks for 15 years I'll share my .02 : 1. I've never thought twice about any leaking from the stock tank - only mods that I have done like bulkheads. 2. You will become intimate with a product called Micro-Mesh sandpaper. You can sand out scratches from a tank that is stocked. As a side bonus you get to skip any arm workouts you do at the gym for that day. 3. The bent corners look great on an acrylic tank. 4. Be VERY careful cleaning - a little sand on the buff pad will leave scratches. That's one of the things that appealed to me about the glass nano. Oh well. Good luck Chris with the new cube. David Link to comment
Nickeleye Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 He was supposed to have another meeting today. I have yet to hear what the outcome was. Link to comment
thebrian Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 Just a thought - you could even offer acrylic cubes in different heights which would still fit the stock hoods. Personally though, I think you should offer a seperate empty hood (extra tall) that would fit the acrylic cube that could fit and handle the heat of MH lighting. Link to comment
shao-lin nano Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 If it were "tall" it wouldn't be considered a cube anymore...it would have to be called nano rectangular cube. Link to comment
BillyPrefect Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 And if it was oval shaped and had a yolk inside, it would be considered an egg. I should get more sleep. Link to comment
emoutz Posted June 27, 2005 Share Posted June 27, 2005 Chris - glad to hear this is coming together. Keep us informed. Link to comment
ccjung Posted June 28, 2005 Author Share Posted June 28, 2005 Still waiting on a prototype, but we are going in a few formats with the same general shape of the nanocube and hinge/trim ring.. We are doing: 6/12/24 in normal height 12/24 in Tall format (3 Inches Taller) 12/24 in Shallow Format (3 Inches Shorter). Expecting to have a prototype done sometime this week. I will keep you posted. Chris Link to comment
oogie Posted June 28, 2005 Share Posted June 28, 2005 I hate to be the one throwing in cold-water but.... If you are making a custom cube then why not make it with your own design chris? WHats the point of making cube identical to nanocubes? So you can buy the tank, plus the jbj cube so you can ditch the tank and the lighting in the hood? So you are paying all that money for the plastic hood? I mean I have commited to NC6 now, and I like it. I understand cracking is the concern but, I really don't see a point of acrylic cube. Besides, I think glass tank is much better then acrylic anyways. Chris, I have talked with you and you are a brilliant guy! Incorporate your ideas and make you own ultimate cube! I think thats better way to go! Link to comment
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