24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference?

davidsmith · 10-30-2006, 09:18 PM

Aside from the price and 5 gallons what are the differences one shoud be aware of when considering these two models?

Thanks in advance!

FWIW I did search before posting and found this What did I do that for? -- any more info?

cheeks69 · 10-30-2006, 09:32 PM

I have seen both of them at the LFS but never in great detail, what I like about the aquapod is the 70w halide it comes with and I believe it's made out of acrylic so very easy to drill if you wanted to setup with a sump which would give much more options as far as skimmer and hiding all the equipment.

davidsmith · 10-30-2006, 09:43 PM

From what I've read the pod's are glass.

It also looks like you have to get the more expensive model with the "sunpod" to get the metal halide lighting. Spec wise that's appealing but I dont see it working out for us.

cheeks69 · 10-30-2006, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidsmith

From what I've read the pod's are glass.

Are you sure ? These have the round corners and I didn't notice any silicone on them maybe I'm confused.
Here's the one I'm talking about:

http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=136

davidsmith · 10-30-2006, 10:29 PM

Here's a pic of the standard model (7051):

And the specs:
http://www.current-usa.com/aquapods.html

I believe the 7052 model is the one pictured above.

BrothaWolf · 10-30-2006, 10:58 PM

Both the pod's and the cubes are both made of glass I ownED both. Halide is an option on the Pod only but a few places are working on retro kits for the cubes if somewhere down the line you wanted them... I returned the 24 Aquapod for the 29 BioCube and dont regret it at all.

saltwaterfarm · 10-31-2006, 03:11 PM

I am very happy with my biocube as well! Except for user error ;-(, it has been great. Be sure that you plan it out, and upgrade if you will need more light. Also, be sure that it is 100% level (side to side, and front to back). If not, you will wish you had!
Good Luck!
Lisa

cheeks69 · 10-31-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrothaWolf

Both the pod's and the cubes are both made of glass I ownED both.

Really ! How in the heck are they able to have the glass rounded on the corners like that ? I'm gunna see if I can contact the company

saltwaterfarm · 11-02-2006, 10:35 PM

I am going to tell you something... It's kind of embarrasing. I have had the biocube since it was first shipped from Oceanic and I have cleaned it, and bought an ACRYLIC mag float because I though it was acrylic and didn't realize it was glass until I read this and looked it up in the manual!
DUH!
Lisa

saltwaterfarm · 11-02-2006, 10:36 PM

It gets worse... Not only did I buy the acrylic magfloat, I had my LFS that sold me the tank special order it!
Double Duh!

Charlie97L · 11-03-2006, 11:22 AM

it is glass.. they can make curved glass!!

look in your kitchen cabinent.

it's not a good idea, as far as aquariums are concerned, as the massive breakages with the 12's have shown.

i haven't known many 24's to crack.

ramora · 05-12-2008, 08:39 PM

aquapod has in my opinion has better equipment.

freezerrat · 05-14-2008, 04:06 PM

i personally have a 24g aquapod and i'm happy with it. it is glass on 3 sides. the back is plastic which is easily modded. I sealed off the 2nd chamber drilled it and made it a true overflow plumbed under the stand. It is too tight to do a complete sump but i was able to install a real skimmer.

ramora · 05-30-2008, 01:53 PM

also the aquapod comes 150 watt mh not 70 watts.

Reef Newb · 05-30-2008, 11:36 PM

I really like my Biocube 29 I modded it and added a 70w metal halide into the hood so it looks stock still. So far I am really happy with my purchase.

***Addition***
Also adding the metal halide if you DIY only cost me about 95$ including the bulb. So if you want to save money that may be a way to go.

10-30-2006, 09:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 6,858 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? I have seen both of them at the LFS but never in great detail, what I like about the aquapod is the 70w halide it comes with and I believe it's made out of acrylic so very easy to drill if you wanted to setup with a sump which would give much more options as far as skimmer and hiding all the equipment. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

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davidsmith Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? From what I've read the pod's are glass. It also looks like you have to get the more expensive model with the "sunpod" to get the metal halide lighting. Spec wise that's appealing but I dont see it working out for us.

10-30-2006, 10:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
davidsmith Tunicate Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? Here's a pic of the standard model (7051): And the specs: http://www.current-usa.com/aquapods.html I believe the 7052 model is the one pictured above.

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10-31-2006, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? I am very happy with my biocube as well! Except for user error ;-(, it has been great. Be sure that you plan it out, and upgrade if you will need more light. Also, be sure that it is 100% level (side to side, and front to back). If not, you will wish you had! Good Luck! Lisa

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saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? I am going to tell you something... It's kind of embarrasing. I have had the biocube since it was first shipped from Oceanic and I have cleaned it, and bought an ACRYLIC mag float because I though it was acrylic and didn't realize it was glass until I read this and looked it up in the manual! DUH! Lisa

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saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? It gets worse... Not only did I buy the acrylic magfloat, I had my LFS that sold me the tank special order it! Double Duh!

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Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? it is glass.. they can make curved glass!! look in your kitchen cabinent. it's not a good idea, as far as aquariums are concerned, as the massive breakages with the 12's have shown. i haven't known many 24's to crack. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

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ramora Ricordea Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: albert lea minnesota Posts: 187 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? aquapod has in my opinion has better equipment. __________________ Nano reef Club

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freezerrat Fire Coral Join Date: May 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 63 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? i personally have a 24g aquapod and i'm happy with it. it is glass on 3 sides. the back is plastic which is easily modded. I sealed off the 2nd chamber drilled it and made it a true overflow plumbed under the stand. It is too tight to do a complete sump but i was able to install a real skimmer.

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Reef Newb Bryozoan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 46 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: 24G Aquapod or 29G Biocube Difference? I really like my Biocube 29 I modded it and added a 70w metal halide into the hood so it looks stock still. So far I am really happy with my purchase. *Addition* Also adding the metal halide if you DIY only cost me about 95$ including the bulb. So if you want to save money that may be a way to go. Last edited by Reef Newb : 05-31-2008 at 12:02 AM. Reason: forgot to add something.......

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