SeanF Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Has anyone heard about the new Red Sea Cube nano tanks yet. I just saw some info on them today and it looks like it is going to be a pretty sweet setup. The only draw back is going to be the price. They have a nice skimmer built into the back of the thing. They are using t5 lighting in it with a built in timer. It actually has a heater built in also. Basically it is a more well thought out version of the nano tanks that are on the market right now. They even thought to put a power panel in the unit so you just have to plug in one plug I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Looks awesome!! Much nicer than most "all in one nanos". I found this. http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/pfk/pages/item.php?news=1085 Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 HOLY CRAP!! This thing is put together. Heres from their website. http://www.redseafish.com/Max.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Heres more!! http://www.uda.co.uk/Red-sea-max.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I found a PDF File. http://www.korallenriff.de/29interzoo/Redseamax.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Wow talk about plug and play. They didn't miss anything, wait except an ATO!! Very impressive. I might have to consider one of these for my seahorse tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanz Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 What's the ballpark figure for one of these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Would love to get something foolproof and all in one for my Wife's class someday like this if/when she gets used to this reefin with me. Prices will come down I'm sure when other mfg.'s take it up a notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I would guess priced around 599.- on the low side without the snazzy stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 i have heard from 400-500 on other forums.....kinda hard to get a good solid price estimate out of these guys even after I emailed them a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVES Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I see a few problems. First most reefers (including myself) are equipment junkies. We take pride in our selection of equipment, and overall system engineering. What are we going to do with a plug and play system? I can only come up with one concusion,,, CAN YOU IMAGINE THE MODS PEEPS GONNA DO ?! really though most (unknowing) people get into a nano because they think its going to be cheap. Hitting them upfront with a $600 (or whatever I have no idea) price tank is going to be tough. I doubt they will fly out the door. Anyway, I think its cool, and maybe with a sweet demo style setup people would be interested in it, but i feel like most people are either: fanatical and want to do there *own* system or not willing to pay that price. we shall see! Plus, Id rather have a halide...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 this is a great setup for people who started out wit h nanocubes and aquapods and want a more complete package but still want the clean look that the all in ones offer.......lots of people put these style cubes in offices and in apartments where space and landlords is an issue.....i should know....just had a total complex walk thru with a new owner and she freaked when she saw one 25 gallon FW running and 4 additional tanks in my garage! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbrownies Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Plus' date=' Id rather have a halide......[/quote'] I'm right there with you, I never really took up the PC craze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blown65 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Looks like a good upgrade for my Moms tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister crabs Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 its not pc brownies....its a t-5 setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanF Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 The average price on these things will probably be about $750. I know ouch. I told my supplier that they would probably be a little cost prohibitive for most people. It will definately be a hard sell. We will probably be special ordering them for people for about $600. Hopefully the price estimates will come down a little once my wholesaler actually recieves them. I will let everyone know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbrownies Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 its not pc brownies....its a t-5 setup the red sea site says "2 x 55 watt T5 power compacts (1 watt/liter)" (http://www.redseafish.com/Max.asp) and is shows a pic of two PC bulbs, PC's are just T5's bent in half. T5 is just a tube diameter measure, like standard 48" 40 watt bulbs are T12 and 48" 110 watt VHO's are T12 as well. Hasn't the term "T5" just become a marketing device anyway? just like "daylight" and "reef lighting" I still say MH would be better, maybe a 150 watt HQI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yeah that is definately a steep price. Who knows. There is a lot of stuff that people pay way to much for in this hobby. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmhuntley Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 if it were around $600, I would consider buying one, but I wouldn't pay more than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronjunior Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Boy, we'd have to sell a lot of candy bars to put one of those in my wife's 5th - 6th grade classroom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rong666 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I would never buy one based on the fact that there is a prism skimmer in there (or what appears to be). IMO those things are worse than not having a skimmer. Possibly a decent system for a beginer that would be like a plug and play system......but is a nano really for your AVERAGE beginer??just my opinion. -Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=15492&N=2004+2035 Here ya go $600!!!! Ouch! Man what I could do with $600. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyles Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 I would guess priced around 599.- on the low side without the snazzy stand. God Im good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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