12 gallon nano cube only holds 8 gallons???

[cmc3502]

just got a used 12 gallon nano cube and it is the dimensions of a 12 gallon, but I just filled it up completely with no rocks, sand anything... with 8 gallons.
I now wonder id my 8 gallon biocube is really 8 gallons, being that it is smaller in size.

 

[globaldesigns]

hmmm, I do think it is only a 8 gallan then, that sucks if you were misled

 

[codylowe]

What brand is it? I just got a cube masters one and the specs tell me it is 12.47 gallons. Of course after all the rock and sand it doesn't add up to as much..

 

[cmc3502]

just the JBJ nano cube one...

 

[tizzo]

What are the dimensions??

 

[gmann1139]

I did notice that my 12 gallon nanocube only took 8 gallons, but that was after the sand and I think the LR were already in.
I'd measure inside dimensions. Just measure without the bowfront and add a little bit.

 

[cmc3502]

but mine was completely empty... and it was 8 gallons.. they only have a 6,12,24 gallon nanos... and I know its not a 6 gallon

 

[tizzo]

They can call it a 12 as in it takes up that much space including lights.
They can call it whatever they want.
They always round 27 gallons up to 30 and also when you buy a large tank, they take outer dimensions and that's what they call the tank. For example a 6 foot long tank, 24 inches high and 18 deep they will say is 135.
But the half inch of GLASS to form the walls and the overflow that sits 2 inches from the top of the tank means the tank cannot possibly hold more than 115 gallons.
Yet they can call it a 135. They can call it whatever they want.
Yours was prolly ALL equipment included. The total dimensions, including the light fixture, calculate to be the equivelent of 12 gallons.
It's a scam, but it's legal.
If I were you I'd call them and complain, tell them you want a tank that HOLDS at least 12 gallons, and you feel as if you were mislead. Maybe they'll replace it with the 24. Can't hurt to try.