Curious about a Nano Cube

[momof12]

My son ran across this add for a Fan-Cooled Nano Cube. It features 2 canopy fans for cooler operation. Includes filteration, lighting and circulation. 3-stage mechanical, chemical and bio filteration. 24-watt compact fluorescent lighting. submersible 106 gph pump. Would this work for some live rock and such? It is a 12 gallon tank.

 

[greatfullreefer]

Fine for live rock but not enough lighting for corals im affraid

 

[momof12]

How would we upgrade the lights?

 

[scubanoah]

You would be better off to just find the nano cube DX. It is the same other than it has 48 watts of lighting, and thats enough to keep LR and some simples soft corals and mushrooms.

 

[momof12]

Thank you for your time. I will have my son do some research on that. Would it be possible and less expensive to make his own? He is very good with electricity.
How about a sump? Would he have to have one on a small tank?

 

[greatfullreefer]

I would be very carefull when tinkering with lighting, regular florescent lighting will not suffice, do a search for Power Compacts.
A sump is a good idea for a place to put equipment and will help in the stability of your system but is not required.
Do a search to find out how to "cycle" your tank which can take a month or more(Always go slow...only bad things happen quickly)

 

[scubanoah]

I dont think you would save any money doing the lighting. the DX isnt that much more expensive. and a sump isnt necessary. I have the same tank, just ask if you have any more ?.

 

[momof12]

Thank you so much! We are doing lots of research yet but I'm sure we will have lots more questions!

 

[jacknjill]

actually, the cube kinda has a sump amd refugium built into the back of it

 

[momof12]

The filtration system is "hidden". Is that what you are talking about? The space where that is?

 

[jacksdad]

I thought a picture would help you decide. This is the new 24 gal and stand

 

[jacknjill]

yeah kinda, like, it has a compartment for macro algaes and stuff, a compartment for live rock rubble, and a compartm,ent for the heater and it has the filter

 

[momof12]

Yeah, that's it. :yes: My son is still researching and I think I will tell him to come here to ask questions if you all don't mind!

 

[lefty]

Of course we don't mind. Send him on over.
-lefty