JBJ Nano LED or Cube Mini 80 ?

[stetan]

Hi ,

I am a newbie planning to start a small marine tank...mainly fishes and some easy to keep corals.

I am thinking of getting the new JBJ 28 Nano LED or a CUBE Mini 80 ? Need your opinions on the two so that I can make an informed choice.

The quotes are get for th JBJ seems much cheaper that the CUBE Mini ( by at least $200) plus the size of the JBJ tank is bigger too. The only plus point I get after reading the forums is that the CUBE Mini may be more aesthetically nicer.

Please advise.

[Cedric]

Hi stetan,

I had exactly the same dilemma as you did! What I did was to list down the pros and cons of each.

Cube Mini 80

Pros

• Choice of colours for cabinet.
  
• Larger sump tank.
  
• No curved glass to distort viewing.
  
• Able to mount vortech pump at the back of the tank.
  
• Open top for easier evaporative cooling, I managed to maintain below 26.5 degrees using fans alone.
  
• Able to customise the setup, example: choice of return pump, choice lighting option.
  
• Better skimmer!
  
  
  Cons
  
  • Sump tank is small, very challenging to fit in refugium.
    
  • Glass to me is a tad too thin.
    
  • Sump is too small to fit bigger skimmer
    
    
    JBJ 28g Nano Cube LED
    
    Pros
    
    • All in one, all important equipment already provided.
      
    • Lights offer capability to be controlled independently.
      

    Cons

    [*]Cabinet comes only in one colour.

    [*]The material used in the construction of the cabinet will expand when moisture seeps in over time (happened in my JBJ 12g).

    [*]The 4 metal rings just below th base of the tank will rust over time.

    [*]Absolutely tiny space for skimmer, very little option for choice of a decent skimmer.

    [*]Closed canopy, heats up easily.

    [*]The plastic hood covering the lights hazed up over time (happened in my JBJ 12g).

    After doing my homework, decided to get