I think I want to build out a Biocube32... Am I crazy?

[polyppal]

Seems like I am always seeing like-new (or sometimes NIB) Biocubes on FBM for cheap, and I've always liked the 'fully covered' look of the bio/nano cubes... So much so that now I'm thinking of setting up a CSB nem tank with a Biocube 32...

I want to recycle some existing equipment into it - like a Kessil A80 (which I'm sure I could retrofit in place of the existing LED)... And I've got a Bubble Magus Mini Q Nano that im thinking might still fit in the back with the lid on w some adjustments...

Seems like people graduate from Biocubes onto more advanced systems fairly quickly though, and its hard to find long-term build threads still maintained... Am I missing something about the build quality? Mostly concerned about the actual tank glass/body/lid and not the mechanical aspects of the tank that I would likely swap out...

I do know Nanocubes back in the day had lots of issues with cracks in the glass bends, has that affected Biocube? Seems like they've generally maintained a pretty good reputation. Any commentary from people with long-term Biocube32 experience?

 

[Reef-Mart]

My first tank ever was a Biocube back in 2010, they will always hold a special place in my heart!

 

[polyppal]

My first tank ever was a Biocube back in 2010, they will always hold a special place in my heart!

Im guessing the current 32 would be a different model than the 2010?

 

[Reef-Mart]

Im guessing the current 32 would be a different model than the 2010?

Back then they had T5 lighting in the hood or something similar. Now they’re all LED I think. Lots of people ditch the lid and upgrade the light.

 

[polyppal]

Back then they had T5 lighting in the hood or something similar. Now they’re all LED I think. Lots of people ditch the lid and upgrade the light.

is there any empty/head height in the back chambers (room for a nano skimmer collection cup with the lid on?