Biocube 32G

[Metro44]

Hello I have a 32G biocube and was wondering what are some additional things I can put in the AIO back space that can be beneficial to the tank some advice would be lovely

 

[diverjm]

Hello I have a 32G biocube and was wondering what are some additional things I can put in the AIO back space that can be beneficial to the tank some advice would be lovely

Check out inTank. They make some goodies for the BC32.

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

We sell a lot of bio cubes and have set up a few in the office. Currently, my favorite setup is to keep the filter cartridge in place remove the media rack and make a big fuge in the middle. The only media is the cartridge and you have nothing else you need to replace. We use 2 White Eco Chic lights magnet mounted to the back glass to light the fuge.

https://www.marineandreef.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RTZ88211

 

[Metro44]

We sell a lot of bio cubes and have set up a few in the office. Currently, my favorite setup is to keep the filter cartridge in place remove the media rack and make a big fuge in the middle. The only media is the cartridge and you have nothing else you need to replace. We use 2 White Eco Chic lights magnet mounted to the back glass to light the fuge.

https://www.marineandreef.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RTZ88211

what does the refuge consist of im a newbie at this

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

The fuge, or refugium is just a place to grow beneficial algae. The algae in the back compartment outcompete the algae in the display keeping your display clean while also removing nutrients. All you do is add the lights plug them into a timer. Set the timer to turn the lights on opposite your display lights and then add some algae. (normally Chaetomorpha) When the chamber is full throw out 1/2-1/3rd of the algae and then let it regrow. I have an article on refugiums linked below.

https://www.marineandreef.com/Articles.asp?ID=313

 

[Metro44]

The fuge, or refugium is just a place to grow beneficial algae. The algae in the back compartment outcompete the algae in the display keeping your display clean while also removing nutrients. All you do is add the lights plug them into a timer. Set the timer to turn the lights on opposite your display lights and then add some algae. (normally Chaetomorpha) When the chamber is full throw out 1/2-1/3rd of the algae and then let it regrow. I have an article on refugiums linked below.

https://www.marineandreef.com/Articles.asp?ID=313

Do I run that with carbon or take out carbon completely? bio too?

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

You can run carbon if you want but the filter cartridge still has carbon in it so we just use the cartridge and replace it regularly. I use no bio media because the algae basically is biomedia. Our office tank isn't fancy but it does very well for a tank that we take care of while working. We really don't want high-maintenance displays in the office. Here is a pic of it today. It has been 2 months since the last water change so sorry it is a bit rough.

 

[Jesse Sunday]

Here is a pic of it

What have you added for flow? I have a 32 that I ordered several powerheads for, but I'm not sure if I need them. What's this setup?

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

We started with a Tunze 6040 but then switched to an octopulse 2 so we could test it with hydros. it works but if we go above 15% power all the sand blows off the front bottom. I would recommend the 6040 for most people.
https://www.marineandreef.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=RTZ60401

 

[Jesse Sunday]

Thank you! And stupid question, do you have it attached to Chamber 3? (pointing toward the front?)

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

Yep the outside magnet is inside chamber 3

 

[Jesse Sunday]

Yep the outside magnet is inside chamber 3

Ohhhhh, I love that idea! Super clean looking! Is the return pump what came with the 32 or did you change that?

 

[MarineandReef Jaron]

We use a varios 2 which is overkill but we use this tank to test the Hydros controller and wanted something compatible.

 

[Knight420]

You can run carbon if you want but the filter cartridge still has carbon in it so we just use the cartridge and replace it regularly. I use no bio media because the algae basically is biomedia. Our office tank isn't fancy but it does very well for a tank that we take care of while working. We really don't want high-maintenance displays in the office. Here is a pic of it today. It has been 2 months since the last water change so sorry it is a bit rough.

That is a nice setup. I'm looking at the Biocube 32 as another tank. I love the setup. What do you have growing on your back wall? I have a Fluval 13.5 with Stylocoeniella growing on the back. Anyway back to the Biocube.

How much par do you get from the lights do you know?

 

[littlefoxx]

Hello I have a 32G biocube and was wondering what are some additional things I can put in the AIO back space that can be beneficial to the tank some advice would be lovely

I put a little protein skimmer in mine. Its not automated or anything but it helps! I got it off BRS