Biocube 29 or 46 bow front for bedroom tank

ZAPCOnj · 08-28-2008, 10:29 PM

so I'm torn between a Biocube 29 or a 46 Bow front for a Reef tank in my bedroom. I like the idea of having a nice compact system with the BIOCUBE but i also like the shape of the 46 bow.

obviously the cost could be an issue. the biocube would be cheaper i think in the end but let's not consider that in this poll.

so please vote above..

Biocube 29 or 46 bowfront tank.

if you like please tell me why you picked what you did! I'd love to hear your thoughts!

chrome91 · 08-28-2008, 11:21 PM

personally i say the 46. alot easier to upgrade and play around with equipment wise, unlike biocubes

Jeremy0322 · 08-29-2008, 12:23 AM

Go with the 46, when it comes to aquariums bigger is better.

BEELZEBOB · 08-29-2008, 02:06 PM

all in ones are not for me.

(you pay way to much for crapola you'd never use or have to upgrade anyways)

Witfull · 08-30-2008, 12:31 PM

210~

well,,,,thats what i have~

Snelly40 · 09-02-2008, 09:54 AM

Tonz of fun · 09-02-2008, 07:24 PM

I will bet money that 2 weeks into it you will want something bigger no matter how big you go...

Basile · 09-02-2008, 07:26 PM

Hi got a bio 29 G , its great to learn the trade, but if you got the space go with the 46, then you"ll go to a 65 or 90 like i'm doing now.

chrome91 · 09-02-2008, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tonz of fun

I will bet money that 2 weeks into it you will want something bigger no matter how big you go...

true, almost everyone i know that started a small 10g ended up with a 90g

ZAPCOnj · 09-02-2008, 09:14 PM

I'm still torn... but the 46 is now winning in my mind.... i'm thinking that i like the longer look vs the cube.. more to see and i like life in "widescreen"

yungreefer2410 · 09-03-2008, 12:48 AM

ZAPCOnj · 09-03-2008, 06:49 PM

well.. i have made my decision.. as much as i would like to do the 46 bow i am going to have to go with the Biocube 29 for the bedroom tank.

After going over the plans for the new house (next year) i have to keep in mind where things are going to go and what would be "wasted" purchases up to that point...

the Biocube will work well in my current bedroom and when i am in the new house it will be perfect for my office or as a conversation piece in between the kitchen and the open family room area....

The GF's 60 gal will go in the bedroom (assuming things go well of course)

and the finished basement will be home to a monster tank.. not sure if i'd go with an in-wall build or a ZERO EDGE AQUARIUM custom job and design the room around the tank...

so thanks for the insight on what tank i should go with..

jnohs · 09-10-2008, 09:07 PM

i had a bio cube it is a nice starter tank but you will out grow it. and nothing is reusable. but you should make sure the bow has an overflow.

View Poll Results: Biocube 29 or 46 Bow front for a bedroom tank....
Bio Cube 29	8	34.78%
46 Bow front tank	15	65.22%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

08-28-2008, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
chrome91 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: edmonton, alberta, canada Posts: 459 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Biocube 29 or 46 bow front for bedroom tank personally i say the 46. alot easier to upgrade and play around with equipment wise, unlike biocubes __________________ 650- SA tank 125g- reef, 150lbs LR, 250w MH/2x65w PC, 150w MH, 15g sump 90g- SA tank 10g cube- 3 firebelly toads

08-29-2008, 12:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jeremy0322 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 274 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Biocube 29 or 46 bow front for bedroom tank Go with the 46, when it comes to aquariums bigger is better. __________________ http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...lon-build.html -Check it out and let me know what you think Don't blow it - good planets are hard to find. "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It's not." — Dr. Seuss, from The Lorax

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Basile Serpent Star Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Gatineau/Ottawa canada Posts: 207 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Biocube 29 or 46 bow front for bedroom tank Hi got a bio 29 G , its great to learn the trade, but if you got the space go with the 46, then you"ll go to a 65 or 90 like i'm doing now. __________________ Happy reefing

09-03-2008, 12:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
yungreefer2410 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisiana Posts: 951 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Biocube 29 or 46 bow front for bedroom tank 46 __________________ your fish can end up alot like this horse my 8 gallon biocube http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...n-biocube.html my 29 gallon reef tank http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html

09-10-2008, 09:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
jnohs Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: copiague long island Posts: 508 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Biocube 29 or 46 bow front for bedroom tank i had a bio cube it is a nice starter tank but you will out grow it. and nothing is reusable. but you should make sure the bow has an overflow. __________________ GO SLOW

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