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JBJ Nano Cube by Skyedogs

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/26/2008 from SEATTLE, WA

Comments: I have been a saltwater enthusiast for over 15 years, my 80 gallon tank is having a few issues, so I decided to go with something smaller with less maintenance. I did some research on-line and at the local fish stores and found that for the price value, the JBJ Nano Cube was best. This is my first experience with both a Nano Cube and ordering on-line. Both have been excellent! MarineDepot's customer service was able to assist me with my questions and within a couple of weeks I received my order. I still cannot believe that the promotion of tank + stand is less expensive than the tank alone! Everything is self-contained. Setup is relatively easy. Though if one was a novice, they might want to read up on saltwater aquariums first. The way the manual is written, it assumes that you have SOME experience. The quality of the tank is great - it took about 30 min to set up. The stand requires assembly and the instructions are somewhat confusing - set aside at least an hour. Within a couple of hours, I had my saltwater aquarium up and running...now the hard part is waiting for it to cycle. ;-) I would definitely recommend this product to anyone - novice to expert. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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ok by LAURA

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/16/2008 from OCALA, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: THIS IS A DECENT TANK.YOU NEED A CHILLER THOUGH I BOUGHT ONE WITH PURCHASE. BEFORE YOU LIFT THE LID YOU NEED TO TAKE THE SKIMMER CUP OFF.THIS IS A PAIN.BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO TURN THE SKIMMER OFF TOO.I REALLY DO NOT LIKE THE WAY THEY MADE THE NEW TANK.IT IS WAY MORE DEEP THAN WIDE.IT IS VERY SKINNY.I THINK THEY SHOULD OF MADE THEM WIDER.THE PUMP FOR THE SKIMMER IS LOUDER THAN THE CHILLER.EVERYTHING IS VERY QUIET EXCEPT THAT.BUT RUNS BETTER THAN THE RSM, WITCH I HAD AND RETURNED. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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I Love It! by JEREMY WALKER

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/13/2008 from RACINE, WI UNITED STATES

Comments: This product is great. The only complaint is the directions that came with the free stand. Everything else was terrific. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great system... by JOE

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/20/2008 from CAROL STREAM, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: I think this tank is awesome! I recently downsized from a 55 gallon saltwater tank. Excellent look. Everything you need is there. Great lights. Pumps are good enough, no mods necessary. Filters config is very cool. Skimmer is a little cheap but does the trick. Just wish you didn't have to take the skimmer cup off to open the hood. Wavemaker is a nice touch. Stand is OK(kinda cheap parts, and directions leave something to be desired but looks alright. Guess I will glue the the vents on:)) Overall I am very happy with it. Only one modification is planned - DIY Auto-topoff system from aquahub.com One downfall I guess. I can see needing a chiller once summer gets here! Another $350 - ouch. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Best All-in-one out there by breezy

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 5/20/2008 from GAINESVILLE, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: This is my second JBJ aquarium, having a 12 gal also. This company has really paid attention to the modifications that people have been doing to their nano cubes and have come out with a great all-in-one tank that can be reef ready out of the box. The protein skimmer-although air driven-works well giving me good brown skim. The wavemaker works great and the flow from the pumps are adequate for and softies and LPS. My one word of caution is that the tank will run hot, especially since I am in Florida. It typically runs 5-6 degrees above ambient so a chiller may be likely unless you keep the house rather cool. But, what do you expect with an enclosed metal halide lighting? I am extremely satisfied with the purchase Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nice tank needs few mods by CHRISTOPHER BRENT

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 4/30/2008 from NASHVILLE, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: I would have to say I am pretty impressed with the tank. The lighting was better than expected. the protein skimmer was a little cheap looking, but actually does a pretty good job. The stand that it comes with has very poor instructions, so if you are going to get it, be prepaired for a little frustration. They didn't ship with the return flow nozzles,but I emailed JBJ support and they are sending them out no questions. The biggest issue is that more than likely you will need a chiller, which will add a couple hundred to the bill. I set it up and was running it in a room at 74 degrees and the tank would hit 81 to 82 degrees with the light on. A bit too hot. If you want to experiment with hard corals this might just work. The light should support it. All in all, great product. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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JBJ 28 Gallon Nano by JHEYMAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/23/2008

Comments: I generally like JBJ products very much. This is the 2nd one I bought (I also have the original 24 gallon).The first one I received leaked along the rear bottom seam. I called Marine Depot and they immediately called JBJ who sent out a replacment tank within a few days. All in all a very good experience. This is a very big improvment with the HQI lighting. I am growing SPS frags successfully in this tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Tank by BRYCE MILLER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/24/2008 from MEMPHIS, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: I Love My nanocube HQI. a couple of things I was worried about were evaporation and the tank overheating. Well, there is very little evaporation, and I am having no problems with the heat. I think if you keep your house any warmer than the mid 70's than you may need a chiller, but I keep my home at about 72 degrees and there are no problems with heat. Overall I give this tank 5 stars for look, ease of setup, and price, I know the price is a little high for a 28 gallon tank but when you factor in lighting, skimmer, wavemaker, powerheads, and the free stand there is no way you can have this nice of a tank for any less. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Nano Cube by WARREN

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 1/24/2008 from TUCSON, AZ UNITED STATES

Comments: It was what I expected. The back compartment is too narrow for my hand to reach pumps. Needs chiller as it goes over 80 degeees when light is on. Get a timer for the lights. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Monsieur by JEAN RUCINSKI

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/17/2008 from DRUMMONDVILLE, CANADA

Comments: ok Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great Tank by lbaskball45

Experience Level: Intermediate