Beware of the nanocube

[reefgirl]

Two years ago, being a naive freshwater native, I bought a nanocube 24DX. Two years later, after replacing the stock pump which stopped working, as had the fans and moonlights, I updated the extremely insufficient stock lighting with the sunpod 150 (which i highly recomend). A week after I replaced the lights, which had been burning out every 2 months I noticed a large crack on the front of the tank. Three large cracks, actually. I emailed and called JBJ and they didn't respond. I am planning on filing a complaint with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission becasue of the electrical fire risk 24 gallons of spilt salt water poses. I am not the only one with this problem... just search nanocube on the nano-reef.com forums. I strongly urge that if you have a nano-cube, check for cracks immediately.

[Phurst]

Hmm, thanks for the warning. I have a 12DX and have had no problems at all. I'll keep an eye on it though.

[reefgirl]

12 gallon cubes haven't had quite as many issues, and cubes made after 2005 have also had fewer problems. The cracking is generally delayed, mine appeared 2 years after it was first setup. . The cracking was probably induced by the sunpod, as it weighs slightly more than the stock hood.

[CarmieJo]

Hi reefgirl and to TR. Sorry to hear about your tank problem. Did you ever contact JBJ?

I have a newer NanoCube 24 DX and luckily have never had a problem with it.

[reefgirl]

I emailed JBJ about a week ago and called them. They have not responded to my email and refused to replace the tank... not covered under 6 month warranty.