Biocube identification?

[cblizza2079]

I got this biocube from a friend. It’s a two chamber sump in the back, with intake grates going down the entirety of one side. It’s a 32 gallon I believe.

didn’t come with any filtration equipment and is missing the gates to close the grates. Want to get an insert for filter media for it.

 

[P-Dub]

Score!

 

[cblizza2079]

Score!

For sure. Any idea what model?

 

[Tired]

That's a pretty recent model. I had two different models a few years ago, and neither of them had that sort of indentation in the middle of the filtration area. Can't help you beyond that.

 

[cblizza2079]

That's a pretty recent model. I had two different models a few years ago, and neither of them had that sort of indentation in the middle of the filtration area. Can't help you beyond that.

Interesting. I thought it was an old model considering he said it came with some halide lights.

 

[Tired]

Well, I suppose it's also possible it was a really old model? I got my first one probably close to 10 years ago, I don't know how long they've been making these.

 

[P-Dub]

For sure. Any idea what model?

None whatsoever. But a SCORE nevertheless!

 

[homer1475]

As far as I'm aware even the newer models of biocubes never had that indent in the middle chamber.

Does that have a hood on it? All biocubes have a hood that houses the lights. Even the older HQI(had halides) still had a hood and the three chambers in the rear.

 

[cblizza2079]

As far as I'm aware even the newer models of biocubes never had that indent in the middle chamber.

Does that have a hood on it? All biocubes have a hood that houses the lights. Even the older HQI(had halides) still had a hood and the three chambers in the rear.

It has mounting brackets for the hood on it, but I had to buy a 32 gallon hood from Coralife that didn’t fit- a bit too big. Think it might be a 29 gallon tank.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Maybe a jbl 29,

 

[homer1475]

Yeah I don't think it's any model of biocube. Old or new. Has to be some other manufacturer.

 

[MaxTremors]

I don’t think it’s a biocube. Does it have the coralife or oceanic branding? I think it might be a Nanocube or some off brand AiO (but I could be wrong). You may have to end up going lidless (or get a mesh lid or get a piece of glass cut for a lid) and then use a pendant/puck light.

 

[cblizza2079]

I don’t think it’s a biocube. Does it have the coralife or oceanic branding? I think it might be a Nanocube or some off brand AiO (but I could be wrong). You may have to end up going lidless (or get a mesh lid or get a piece of glass cut for a lid) and then use a pendant/puck light.

I’m not seeing any branding whatsoever on it.
I actually kind of like the big lid on it...keeps airflow moving and keeps fish inside.
If I do go lidless I’m upgrading to an AI Prime or AI hydra most likely...or Chinese black box.

 

[cblizza2079]

Anyways, figured I’d give an update on the tank. Re did the filtration slightly so it’s skimming the top- flow was previously too “wide spread” coming through the filter grates to have any pressure. Just dosed AB+ so apologize for the green. Also, does the Montipora look like it’s attaching?