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Discussion in 'Des Moines & Ames Region' started by clay, Sep 26, 2012.

  1. Sep 26, 2012 #1
    clay

    clay Inactive User

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    Ok so figured this would be the best place to look. I use to have a decent size tank it was a 75gal. Got out of it was crazy hard which I'm guessing I was doing it wrong. But been doing a lot of research on biocubes and I really want one. Just perfect for a noob like me. So let me know if you have one or one like it (nanocube or something that easy I don't even know about lol.





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    my email is claysmith47@gmail.com or 515-339-6856 text or call








    thanks in advance









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  2. Sep 26, 2012 #2
    malibu74

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    I am personally not for the nano aquarium for beginners. I know the small size makes it nice for small places and the cost isn't to bad but the small size just means you have to monitor the tank a lot more and have less time to fix problems that come up. I have tanks ranging from a 29 biocube to a 125 gallon tank and by far the bigger ones are just less maintenance.
     
  3. Sep 26, 2012 #3
    clay

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    Money also plays into it for me. But yah everyone says bigger is better but honestly had a 75 gal and had to mess with it like everyday no time to in joy it when you wanna pull your hair out. Replaced everything like twice but still had problems and easy stuff dieing. Just wanna get back into it. With not much cost and little hassle.
     
  4. Sep 26, 2012 #4
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    Agreed I have had (and have) tanks from 9 - 180 gallons, still have the big one but gave up on the 9 gallon, just way to much work and hard. I think a 55 is a good place to start and can get them on here cheap. I got one with tank stand and sump for 150.00 just tonight.
     
  5. Sep 26, 2012 #5
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    Get a hold of me I can come help and we are planning alot in the way of how tos in the des moines arear here soon, we can help you along the way and even come to your place and help.
     
  6. Sep 26, 2012 #6
    bearsareawsome Norwalk, IA

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    how tos in DSM? count me in. I wanna learn. What did you do with your 9 gallon nik?
     
  7. Sep 26, 2012 #7
    clay

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    Ok ok I give in haha bigger is better. One thing though another reason the bio cube appealed to me was because its all there a plug and play in a sense. How hard would it be or pricey to get that in a 55gal? Thanks Nik always nice to have a brain to pick when I had my old one I swear I went to Iowa sea and pets every day.
     
  8. Sep 26, 2012 #8
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    I will let you know. working on details now, should be a pretty good thing. And the 9G is setting in my basement collecting dust.
     
  9. Sep 26, 2012 #9
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    I Think it would be pretty easy, same equipment just different sizes and in different places. (overflow versus drilled and HOB versus sump is all) depends on what you want FOWLR or reef. Tim and Scott and the staff at Seascapes are a great resource and so are we, message me any questions you have and I will answer or give me a call (mssg to get #) and I will help as much as I can or point you to some-one that can.
     
  10. Sep 26, 2012 #10
    clay

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    Would you sell your 9gal. Be nice to have both. Yah Tim is very nice I work at the Yamaha dealership in grimes and he comes in sometimes.
     
  11. Sep 27, 2012 #11
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    You could mount an algae scrubber on the corner of a tank if you wanted to do a sumpless system. That would save you a lot of time, money and maintenance.
     
  12. Sep 27, 2012 #12
    sambott03

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    I have a 36 gallon bowfront, beautifal tank
     
  13. Sep 27, 2012 #13
    sambott03

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    I have a 36 gallon bowfront, beautifal tank
     
  14. Sep 27, 2012 #14
    Kpotter2 North liberty, IA

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    Perfect I was thinking the same thing sambott03.
     
  15. Sep 27, 2012 #15
    sambott03

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    Its big enough where it not a super beginner tank but has that look of a biocube
     
  16. Sep 27, 2012 #16
    clay

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    Pm sent Sam
     

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