Cube Aquarium vs Standard Rectangle Tank: Which One is Better?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
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In this video we breakdown the advantages and disadvantages of a cube tank versus a standard rectangle aquarium.
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Congrats on the upcoming new channel, Joanna! Can't wait!
Thank you, Noel ! ☺️
"Once in a while, you will have fish make guest appearances.".... Love it....lol!!
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I read that while she said that😂
Happy Monday. Congrats on the upcoming channel Joanna can't wait.
Hi Lori! Thank you ☺️
If I had the room for it, I would consider putting one in the center of a room. Esp if it was a fish room. And I would definitely use a cube tank over a standard one. Because you do get a 360° view. Oh and it would absolutely have to have live plants and scaped to perfection. 😊
I love your landscaping ! So jealous! I thought I was doing good but you guys blew me out of the water. Time to redesign!
Most of what I showed were actually tanks from the Aquatic Experience - not our scapes (I wish I had that skill). Some of those scapes were done by the best around!
Congratulations on the new channel, Joanna!
The two of you are so much fun to watch. You can tell how much you care each other as well as your fish keeping hobby. Joanna congrats on your own channel!! I am excited to watch. 🐟🐠🌲🌿☘☘
Thank you!
So excited for Joannas new channel!!! 😀🤗🐟
Yay! Thank you Tiffany! 🙂
Mrs Prime Time Aquatics you’re welcome 🎉🤗
I just set up a 65g cube tank for freshwater Crayfish, well, it's sorta cube. The footprint is square but it's not as tall as it is wide...it's in the centre of the room so I can view it from all sides. The 'scape is in the middle of the tank.
Sounds cool!
Cylindrical shaped (acrylic) aquariums are my favorite. I have two 12 gallons and am considering buying an 80 or 125 gallon cylindrical. I’m aware of the limitations and challenges of cylindrical shaped aquariums, but to me those are minor issues. My 2nd favorite are sphere shaped aquariums, such as, the BiOrbs, which I own three of, each 28 gallons. Rectangular shaped aquariums are my least favorite due to their lack of depth, and limited viewing angles. I would prefer either a bow front or 1/2 Moon aquarium over a standard rectangular. Regardless of my preferences, I do have several standard rectangular shaped aquariums as well, but as I expand my collection, I’m favoring non-rectangular shaped ones.
Thanks for this! The timing is just right as i will be setting up a rectangular tank after months of keeping an cube/nano.
Ooh! How exciting !! Have fun ☺️
@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 thanks
I've had Cubes and Hexagon tanks and due to the ability of fish to swim the length of the tank leads me to prefer rectangle tanks. I have a 80 gallon Hex and I would absolutely love to put it in the center of the room. I think a cube would be great in the center of the room.
I love hex tanks too. Jason had one when we first met...he still regrets getting rid of it.
I can't see having any tank in the center of a room. You have to run electricity filters and what not.
Unless it was a centerpiece for a coffee table and the cords and filters were hidden in the storage underneath.
Your videos are so helpful in decision making. Thanks for all of them!
I have had a cube tank since a year, but regret it now to be quite honest. I think it's hard to aquascape (creating depth) so there I agree with Joanna on that point😁. Often they are rather small, so maintenance can be a nuisance in my opinion. Fish prefer length over height so that's a downside as well. And I agree with Jason on the fact that getting replacement lights e.g. is hard. The upside is that they fit on your dressoir or desk for example. They don’t take up a lot of space and I like that they are rimless.
But I do think that in the future I will be getting a rectangular tank here. I love your lowboys as you call them, but I rarely see them in Holland. That would be my preference. Do you already have a video about what yo do when you want to change your established tank for a new one? How to handle the startup. I am curious about that.
Thanks for this nice video👍🙃.
Greets from Gerda
I don't but will make one soon!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks! I look forward to it👍🤗.
Jason and Joanna, hmm. I like them both equally. Thanks for these Monday videos.
Hard to pick for sure - thank you for watching, Marty! 😊
You two are awesome! Congrats Joanna on your new channel. I will be subscribing.
Well, I would be honored. 🙂
Congrats on your channel Joanna!!! I can't wait 😊 I prefer the rectangle tanks. But it also depends on your space and the fish you pick. I enjoy having a tank in the center of my house. I'm about to upgrade the 20 gallon tall that helps divide the living room from the dining to a 75 gallon. I love being able to see it from all sides. The only panels I clean the algae from is the dining room side.. For the most part anyway. This is the 2nd time I'm upgrading that particular tank lol.
Hi Kara! Thank you!! That must be an awesome tank!! Who do you have in the 20 tall?
I like the looks of cube tanks as well as long shallow tanks. So that is a toss up
Good Morning and Happy Monday, can’t wait to check out your new channel. Have been wanting a Hexagon tank but have been putting off because of all the drawbacks, in my mind. I put them in the same category as cube tanks. Good video.
Ooh - those hex tanks are cool ! Thank you for the comment. ☺️
Happy Monday. Personally I prefer rectangular tanks, but a cube would be nice for something different in a kitchen or dinning area. Super excited about the new channel, can’t wait for it to start 🤓
Hi Mark! Good points - and thank you! ☺️
So I like the idea of a tank in the center of a room but I makes it hard to hook up filters and lights and heaters. It's easier to have all that stuff between the tank and the wall...
Happy Monday... I like rectangular tanks but will try cubes at some point. Really looking forward to your new channel Joanna...Have a great week.
I never thought I’d like them myself..they each have their pros. Have a great week too! ☺️
I've always wanted to have a nice cube tank in the middle of an entry way or foyer to lead in to the rest of my future house
In a home i wouldn't put a cube in the center of the room but in a fish store its cool to see
I have a dennerle scapers cube tank in the center of my great room. Wish i could add a pic.
Nice!
I may try a building a rimless wall mounted tank if I can get it engineered. I've been toying with the idea of a short and shallow, but exceptionally long, tank that attaches to the wall. Something like 6x6x72 or even 6x6x96 and turn it into a river biotope of sorts.
That would be cool!
Personally, I prefer the rectangular tanks. I like them for the viewing window, scaping options, swim space and I think it's easier to hide cords, HOBs etc. How would you hide cords and filtration equipment if you have a cube in the middle of a room?
Exactly. Would have to be run under rug or something 🤷🏻♀️
At Petco right now a 35 gallon cube with a lid is about the same price a 40 Gallon plus the lid...
In my garage I have a 6' x 3' desk, on the desk I have a 55gal tank long wise and a 29gal tank perpendicular to the 55. The 55 gal acts a as a pseudo room divider. On one side is the door to the kitchen, the door to the back yard and the path between the two. On the other side of the desk is a work bench with two 10 gal tanks.
Omg ROCK ON!! What a great set up!!
If I had a fish room. Sure I would put a cube in the center. Not super worried worried about aqua scaping on a cube. I would honestly have a cube for a mantis shrimp. Maybe a pea puffer tank.
I've always been intrigued with the "middle of the room" tank but until they come up with a way (assuming they don't already have something) to hide the cords and hardware that allow the feature to function. I have seen electrical recepticals installed on the floor, but all those cords and hoses will be unsightly on at least one of the side panels.
Personally I have never tried the tank in the middle of the room, but I did have a 130g livestock trough for my snapping turtle, but as I described above, one side had the canister and all the cords dangling on the side and the cords were strewn across the room, posing as almost constant tripping hazards.
Some of the cube tanks actually have center overflows and cut-outs for cords! :-)
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Nice! Thats the only thing that's been holding me back from getting one.
I think rectangle tanks are better for most fish 🐟. Great vid!!! I’ve been subbed on Joanna channel when there were only three others waiting for you to do this !!! I’m sure it’ll be great cuz Jason’s channel has always been the best and he married one smart cookie!!! 😉🤗👍
Oh my gosh you made me laugh. You are too sweet!! ...however...😏my channel will operate under a different name! Since Mrs PTA suggests fishkeeping. We will announce name on August 31st when it’s all ready to rock. 😋
Agree a cube is great for the middle. As you say, there's no bias for a particular side w/ cubes. Now I just need a room that can fit a tank in the middle...
I love gold fish. Wondering what you think about a goldfish only tank and best way to go. Size scape and cleaning?
For more than one I would do at least a 75 gallon. They usually eat live plants so keep that in mind.
Happy Monday !!! I think rectangle !!! But hey it may depend on the room it is out in as well. .
And Joanne ! Congratulations on your new Channel !!!
Happy Monday and thank you so much!! 😊
I don't have a tank in the centre of the room but I do currently have a free standing pond in the centre of the living room and I would definitely put a cube tank or at least a tank with a square foot print, say 3ft (L), 3ft (W), 1.5ft (H) in the centre of a room.
I'd do a hardscape island with a large underwater cavern in the middle of the tank with plants growing all over it, deep substrate planted, waterfall, wood breaching the water, oh how sweet that would be.
That would be cool!
I agree with rectangular tanks for scaping. If you buy a tank made for scaping that is deeper. I have a 16 gallon sitting beside a 30 gallon rimmed tank.... the 16 gallon is deeper because it’s built for scaping. I like cubes but they are harder to scape and generally a nano. There are large cubes but hard to find. In depth of field it all depends on the scape. I design a scape depending on where it sits in the room compared to where I view it most. I like the comments on the shallow tanks. DOOA Air has some really interesting designs. I want to do a pond style or palidarium scape soon! In cost I prefer low iron tanks, they cost much more.
Cube tank can be put on a commercial building, display in an exhibition, where you want the center of attraction but not very practical as a house tank. However cube tank is the one if you have very limited space or perhaps a tall tank rectangle tank is even better in this situation.
I have a marine land 27 gallon “column” 20x20x18 it’s framed and honestly imho I think it’s my favorite out of my 8 tanks because of like you said 3 times the viewing area
Cubes are perfect for scaping contests. Most of the contests ive been too had specifically a 30 cms nano cube category
I've had a couple 7 gallon cubes running for a few years.
My biggest mistake with them was using gravel.
Cleaning them has always been a chore: remove most of the contents in order to vacuum the gravel, but with a smaller water volume, you can't vacuum them fully before the water gets too low.
I'm taking them out of service soon.
Yes, that’s the worst part. Not being able to fully siphon out the junk before times up.
Glad you talked about occupants. Rectangular tanks are definitely better for bettas than cubes. In fact, I’d love to see a five gallon long; that would be ideal. Question: are rimmed tanks sturdier than rimless ones?
Waters Rising a 5 gallon long?! Sign me up!!
I'm a year late but I'd consider putting tanks in the center of the room for sure. Cube or otherwise but if it's going in the middle of the room, I'd say the only stipulation is it has to be big
I like the 120s 150s they have a 2ft by 4ft footprint. They take up the same wall space is a 55 or 75 while giving you much more aquascaping possibilities and a tremendous amount of water volume
That is true!
I love both types of tanks. I agree there are more options for stocking in a rectangular tank and who doesn't love options?!? I have a 3 gallon cube for one of my Bettas and I LOVE it. I could see myself doing an entire wall of those.
I could too now. Never thought I’d say it but I just love the looks of the cubes. 😊
@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 For me, I think it's the symmetry of them as well as being perfect for something like a little Betta. They just look really good lol
It depends on what kind of creatures you are going to keep in it. If you want fish and want to see them swim from side to side a rectangle tank is probably better , if you want a community with crustaceans and shrimps i think the cube is better because it is light a close neighborhood lol. Both are good just depends on what you are keeping in it
Congrats on the channel! I would put a cube tank in the middle of my room
O ya!! :-)
I'm re watching this video after getting a 14gallon frameless aqueon cube tank. I've wanted one for years and I'm planning to make it a feature tank in my living room fish corner. I wonder if either of you have any different ideas or thoughts on cube tanks compared to rectangular tanks two years later 😅?
They are cool. Not as much swimming room for fish, but offer some interesting aquascape options.
Thanks again for another great video! Have you made a video comparing different driftwood and their pros and cons? I would like to know your preferred choice and why for different purposes. Thank you!
That one is one the way!
Great video! Can't wait for the new channel
I have a 75 gallon on a bar between the kitchen and living area so it can be viewed on 3 sides....
I love the look of a cube tank.
I know it's been couple of years, but I'd totally put a cube tank in the middle of my living room, only I can't. My wife is fully blind ad would just walk into it, and the rest you can imagine.
Hey J&J!! Another good one!!
Thank you!
I do like a good cube tank, not crazy about a standard tank, but i love a long tank... 20 long, 33 long, 40 long, 125
a square is better in a corner or along a wall but a rectangle goes along a wall or in the middle of a room like a partition
I like both shapes. I have cubes for my nano tanks, less than 10 gallons, and rectangle for anything bigger than 10. I have to say, I hate putting rectangle tanks side ways, in this case I would prefer a cube. But I guess it really depends on the space I have.
I've seen some incredible cube tanks but I still prefer a rectangle. I like seeing that long swimming space for my fish and using the scape to really she show that length off.
Can totally understand that. 🙂
I have a 10g. vertical tank and I love the way it looks. Maybe you could talk about the fish that like height rather than vertical swimming space. Right now, I have a betta and a snail, but would love to know what other fish to add. Thanks!
Will do!
Contemplating putting 220 rectangle in middle of room, or using as a peninsula tank.
Nice!
I have a 35 gallon cube and I have considered it. It all comes down to how to hide wires and hoses
Also mines rimmed
Great vid!! I love rectangle, more real estate for aquascaping!
🙌 yes - for sure! 😊
I think it's apples and oranges. I like rectangular tanks cuz I like Cichlids. However I never gave rectangulars a thought until I watched Joanna on this channel. I'm starting to love aquascaping and a well aquascaped cube tank can actually be the center piece of a non-fish room type of living room!
PS: when are you all going to have more of your game shows with your son?
We have another one in the works. :-)
Yay Joanna! Can't wait to subscribe to your channel once it's up
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What timing. Petco is selling the Aqeon 14 gal rimless cube for $40. Of course I had to pick one up. I would stick the cube in the middle of the room but for some that would be a logistical nightmare with wires running everywhere.
SoggyFries seriously? Yikes - that tank sounds awesome!!!
@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 Yes, I think its part of there dollar per gallon sale that is still going on as we speak. $40!!! You should have like five of em by now.
I love both tanks but I like a 60breeder my idea or a 120fatboy
Love it when you two do a video together. You guys are too cute together! Joanna...do you know what you're gonna call your channel yet?🍄🌿
Hi Lynn - you are so sweet. Thank you! Yes, name is finalized and has been secured on all the platforms. We will probably announce it Monday August 31st. 😊
Cubes go in My Basement Office, in the center of the Room, as a Divider.
rimless tanks are expensive but would love to put one on my coffee table and of course would be viewed from all sides. my 20g long is viewed from three sides , it is iin my living room with a chair on one side and by the end of the wall so the other end can be viewed as well as the front. i am looking for something for my coffee table. i have 4 aquariums now. they are all differently scaped. love them all.
Hi Joyce! Having a variety is super fun and rewarding and sounds like you have a lovely curated collection. ☺️
I just got my first (uncovered) cube tank (60g) and during cycling I put in one single tetra to help move things along. He was in there happy and eating for a few days but found him on the floor this morning. Is this just part of having an uncovered tank? If not, how are people keeping fish in their tank in all these uncovered planted cube videos?
They wind up losing a lot of fish too. Fish love to jump!
I think it really depends on where the tank is going to be placed. Saying one is straight up better than the other is a tough arguement to make.
Yup - so many points to consider. ☺️
I’m currently trying to make the decision on what tank to use myself. I have a 60L rectangle that is currently set up and housing some corys and guppy’s. A friend gave me their 58L cube that has better lights, filtration and less scratches on the glass than my 60L rectangle. But I worry than going to the cube will give the corys less swimming space 🤔
That is true. I guess the nice thing is they often aren't as active as some other fish?
Not sure I learned much about fish tanks, but learned a lot about how to be kind to your spouse when you disagree with facial expressions
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I picked up a 15 gal cube. I wish it was a 50 gallon cbe.
Great video as always, congratulations on the new channel (BTW you should put a link in the description even if you don't have any videos yet, so you could get more subscribers (like me) even now). I also have a question: could you please tell me what is that reddish plant on the branches in the 11:50 min. of your video thank you.
Cheers from Poland. Jarek
I'm not sure what that is. It was a tank at the aquatic experience last year. Cool plant!
I have my cube tank in the middle of the room. But plan on replacing it with a rectangular tank soon.
Very cool!
I would love a 24inch cube tank in the middle of my den. Dark Oak stand with canister filter hidden and an island theme aquascape
That would be cool!
"I created a whole lot of extra work for myself"
I feel that adding floating plants to my planted 20 long was a mistake... Water changes urk me know... Plants all on my forearms
Edit: picture frame at dollar store for small tank hood is genius!
I just recently got floating plants too They haven’t grown out yet so that’s not really a problem but I have had them get stuck on my hand before while working in the tank I didn’t feel them on my hand at first💯😂
You can make rings to keep them together and leave open spaces in your tank.
You have a problem!! She is always right!
I have the same problem !!!
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I love lower tanks. Like a 33 long or 20 long. 40 breeder is great. For bigger tank 75 is nice. My opinion
Yes I could see that. I adore my 12 long. 😊
Cube tank considered in center of room. But a very big cube.
cube alows more front to back depth in your view when concidering its width..........in reality both are just different, and you can certainly feel that vibe case by case, its situational.
I use to have a woodgrain 55 lol dude was heavy!!
Oh ya - have the 80s wood grain 75 gallon. Much different compared to todays 75s.
Before I watched this. I just got my first Marineland 27 gallon cube. So now having both rectangle and cube I will have to see what you say haha
Awesome! Enjoy comparing 😊😊
New here, old here... I’m old wherever I go...
Yin and yang - I was thinking Laurel & Hardy...
Given the same height, a rectangle of a given volume will have the same footprint area as a square.
Hex, oct. or round look best in the center of a room... or racetrack...
Depth front to back is the most important dimension for aquascaping. Rectangles are great for viewing from the same; people choose to hide the ends or not aquascape them for viewing from that angle.
Gardening channel? Crafting?? Home decorating??? Will Jason be guest co-hosting in the “did your husband do this...” capacity?
Haha - that will be weird if I never get to be on her channel. :-)
I have rectangular and rimless nano cube . Would I put it in the middle of a room...no
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I find very few fish that are better suited in a cube tank. It’s all about the length 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴
I would like a rectangle tank but they all seem so thin front to back, if they were deeper I'd definitely prefer that to my cube.
Happy Monday good luck
Mornin! 😎
I'd totally put a cube tank under or over a end-table or coffee table.
A nano tank doesn’t always have to be a small tank It can also be a big tank with big schools of small fish and usually the only time people have a tank in the middle of the room is if it’s behind the couch I know you’re old enough to remember the show (Give me a break) Nell Carter had an aquarium behind her couch That was one of the main things I always remembered about that show I’ve also been watching that show recently on Antenna TV MTS The struggle is real💯😂🌱🐠💙🔥
Omg!!!! Flashback!! Did she really?! Oh, that was a great show. I’m going to be looking that up. Thanks for sharing this SUPER FUN tidbit. ☺️☺️
Well in my fish room I have a 125 in the middle of my room lol and love it I got a 60 gal cube and want it in the middle of my next fish room
Serious? Rock on!!
I wouldn't have any sort of tank in the center of a room for multiple reasons.
Cube tank or Rectangle tank?
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TLDR: She's right about the aquascaping potential of rectangle tanks being superior (generally) than cube tanks in my opinion.
Gonna have to agree with her on the potential to aquascape a rectangular tank. From a design perspective it's harder to make much of a statement, but it's easier to make something that looks good. From the aquascaper's point of view, rectangular tanks are the way to go to express creative freedom and to give people's eyes enough space to move. Leading lines and texture variation and depth and illusion and so on are much easier to use in a rectangular tank, especially when viewed from one or 3 sides rather than all 4. This is the same whether you know nothing about design or whether you are a seasoned expert.
However! If you're very good at design and don't mind making a statement in a particular way, a cube tank can go further in that territory a little easier. This works within a smaller set of parameters so you have less creative freedom, but again, if you're going for a specific look and you can work well within the design limitations that a cube will always present, you can get a look you can't get from a rectangular tank. The barrier of entry is harder and the possibilities are smaller, but you can indeed do things with a cube that you can't with a rectangle.
Very well explained. Thank you for taking the time to detail. ☺️
@@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 Hey no problem :)
I have a 6 gallon rimless cube tank. The tank itself is ok but I absolutely hate the lid it came with
Ya. Most lids are just terrible.
Well if I had a house with huge rooms then yeah, sure, I'd put a big cubed tank in the middle. It'd be awesome. But I don't think most people can do that.
Yes, that was my thought too. 😆
I am stopping with J top fish man thanks 👍😂😂George in England sorry joa