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Old 09-20-2007, 07:18 AM
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I am looking into starting my own reef tank when I return home from overseas. I was thinking about a 55 - 65 gallon tank. Recently I have been attracted to the cube tanks. They just look really nice to me. I have searched online for a cube tank 55 - 65 gallons but cant find one.

what are your opinions on cube tanks and would anyone know where I can find one for the size I am looking for?

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Old 09-20-2007, 08:45 AM
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largest "cube" is a 34 gal.
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Old 09-20-2007, 09:07 AM
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what's up Tom, this is Joe (swiningbeef from the GP boards too. I bought your old IC core several months ago. It's running great, not a blip of knock!)

if by 'cube' you mean 'all in one' such as the Aquapods and NanoCubes, Gary is right about 34gal being the largest.

if you mean 'cube' as in tank dimensions are all the same in the actual shape of a cube, they are available but are usually custom built.
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Old 09-20-2007, 01:13 PM
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what's up Tom, this is Joe (swiningbeef from the GP boards too. I bought your old IC core several months ago. It's running great, not a blip of knock!)

if by 'cube' you mean 'all in one' such as the Aquapods and NanoCubes, Gary is right about 34gal being the largest.

if you mean 'cube' as in tank dimensions are all the same in the actual shape of a cube, they are available but are usually custom built.

Wow, small world huh. Glad the IC is working out for you. It always did me good.

Anyone know what a custom built tank would cost (55 - 65 gallon)?
Like many of you, I am not swimming in money but I want it to be right and I want people to instantly be drawn to it.

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Old 09-20-2007, 01:41 PM
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Custom tanks will always be more expensive than standard tanks.

If you are not going for the all in one thing, why not just get a standard 55g tank? You could even get a standard 90 gallon for what a custom cube 55g would cost.

Just a thought here.
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