Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[Why-Me]

I hope I get someone from this thread for SS, @Why-Me what's your name? Wanna follow you on Elfster!

Justin Preble

 

[Magellan]

Ah yes, I've heard about these. THey are typically found in murky waters with a crap ton of nutrients in Indonesia right? They also just like die out of nowhere 6 months in.

You can do it man.

It has made me a far better reefer. Everything in the tank can be as happy as can be and it will be mad about something that ticked it off 3 days prior. I have to keep things pristine, (without using a skimmer) and do exactly the same things every day, but I’ve managed to keep it alive and even get it to grow! I almost killed it with a salinity swing, but for the most part it seems to really love my tank.

 

[Why-Me]

Man, reefers are pushy ;Hilarious

Did you just call me a reefer pusher?? :p

 

[Why-Me]

@living_tribunal
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coralamino-and-reefblizzard-coral-food-brightwell-aquatics.htmlI just grabbed me one of these.

I also got reef flux, thanks for heads up on that.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I'd get you a plate.

So you need the tank? Perfect, on the list!

I have the tank, light and heater all laying around. Deciding if I want a filter. May just go au natural. I am requesting no livestock. I will come up with some stuff, but probably not for a couple of days.

 

[living_tribunal]

It has made me a far better reefer. Everything in the tank can be as happy as can be and it will be mad about something that ticked it off 3 days prior. I have to keep things pristine, (without using a skimmer) and do exactly the same things every day, but I’ve managed to keep it alive and even get it to grow! I almost killed it with a salinity swing, but for the most part it seems to really love my tank.

Do you have a build thread I can follow?

 

[living_tribunal]

@living_tribunal
https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/coralamino-and-reefblizzard-coral-food-brightwell-aquatics.htmlI just grabbed me one of these.

I also got reef flux, thanks for heads up on that.

That reef flux will do the trick for your gha.

 

[JoshH]

I have the tank, light and heater all laying around. Deciding if I want a filter. May just go au natural. I am requesting no livestock. I will come up with some stuff, but probably not for a couple of days.

What tank is it???

 

[Magellan]

Do you have a build thread I can follow?

Click the badge “build thread contributor” under my name. I didn’t make it when i started the tank, but I’ve tried to kinda give an overview of where I began to now.

 

[NY_Caveman]

What tank is it???

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/i-received-a-box-of-rocks-today.335926/post-6728556

 

[Katrina71]

honestly, I just really like interacting with my tank and feeling like I’m doing something. I work from home and sit beside it most of the day, and will absolutely be upgrading when the time comes! However, I keep a really difficult Goni and it needs constant feedings, the rest of the tank is just getting lucky that I made an impulse buy ;)

Pics or it's just gsp :)

 

[Katrina71]

There's something about that Kentucky accent...talk to people all day for work and that one stands out the most...gotta find me a nice Kentucky gal. Such a sweet, bubbly, energetic accent; reminds me of my aunt Sandy, love and miss her and that accent!!

My husband is from there. I can make you a Kentucky boy for a few hours watching the Derby!

 

[Robert Ranciato]

I am brand new to saltwater. My son got an 8 gallon bio cube. I know this is too small, but I promised I'd try. I have 1 piece of dead coral for decor and that's it. We hope to have 2 tiny fish and maybe 2 shrimp. We also like hermit crabs. What equipment, substrate would you guys suggest? I'd like to use easy (forgiving) live macro algae to help balance this tank. Please be kind with responses. I have been called names elsewhere and was referred here to learn.

 

[Robert Ranciato]

I am brand new to saltwater. My son got an 8 gallon bio cube. I know this is too small, but I promised I'd try. I have 1 piece of dead coral for decor and that's it. We hope to have 2 tiny fish and maybe 2 shrimp. We also like hermit crabs. What equipment, substrate would you guys suggest? I'd like to use easy (forgiving) live macro algae to help balance this tank. Please be kind with responses. I have been called names elsewhere and was referred here to learn.

Maybe two clownfish with a refugium in the back

 

[Katrina71]

I really don’t need anything, LOL. Trying to come up with something.

Stop it! Put one magical thing on your list! It made me giggle like a kid!

 

[Katrina71]

What tank is it???

I've been thinking. What about a pico fuge? A beautiful one. Maybe a CPR small?

 

[NY_Caveman]

I made my Elfster list.

I've been thinking. What about a pico fuge? A beautiful one. Maybe a CPR small?

I did think about doing the Pico with no equipment as an NPS tank. I used to have the small CPR, but gave it away. The weight concerned me on a rimless tank.

 

[Katrina71]

I'd get you a plate.

He does cool colored coral and warm colored fish. I wanna send him a bright orange plate to shake up the balance! Lol

 

[Katrina71]

I made my Elfster list.


I did think about doing the Pico with no equipment as an NPS tank. I used to have the small CPR, but gave it away. The weight concerned me on a rimless tank.

An acrylic stand under it?

 

[NY_Caveman]

He does cool colored coral and warm colored fish. I wanna send him a bright orange plate to shake up the balance! Lol

You always bring the warmth :p .