Biocube 29 or Nuvo?

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  1. NYPhantom

    NYPhantom Plankton

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    I am having a hard decision as to which tank I should start my first salt water experience with so I need some advice and or feedback please!
     
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  2. Mrhighline

    Mrhighline Fire Shrimp

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    Skip the cube and get a 55+. I bought a cube 3 weeks and want a bigger tank already. Also a bigger tank is much easier and about the same dollar amount. If your worried about saving money look on craigslist for a used tank ...
     
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  3. Biocube

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    Well it all depends how much space you have, I picked my BC29 because it was a good deal and I didn't have a lot of space.
     
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  4. NYPhantom

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    I don't have space for a 55 that's why the bio29 or nuvo30 would be ideal for my room.
     
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  5. Biocube

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    The Nuvo is cool but that sure is a lot of $! I would do the BioCube and check out the RapidLED kits if you want to keep SPS/Clams.
     
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  6. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    i personally would go with the biocube. I love the looks of the nuvo..... but the price is a little high IMO. Plus you have to pay additional for the light fixture. I have also seen/heard of some issues with the LED going out/acting up.

    I am a little bias however, as my first tank is the biocube 29g. Since that time they have made a bunch of improvments to them. I currently have 2 biocubes up and running
     
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  7. NYPhantom

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    The only thing the makes me wonder about the biocube is how many mods I see people make, like I said I'm new to this and gathering as much info as I need before I start my first salt water tank.
     
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  8. Biocube

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    You don't need to mod it, just a lot of people do in order to expand what they can have in their tank.


    I modded mine because I love DIY and having the best conditions for the livestock I put in my tank.
     
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  9. pho88

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    definitely biocube!
     
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  10. NYPhantom

    NYPhantom Plankton

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    Ok so in order to get started I should buy the coralife biocube 29 with the LEDs?
     
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