Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[Katrina71]

Hows everyone looking today? Did the return pump discovery start to right the ship?

Yes. I think that was secondary when I pulled my heater out. The clown looks 100% "normal" today.

 

[Scurvy]

Yes. I think that was secondary when I pulled my heater out. The clown looks 100% "normal" today.

Awesome! Did he look tough with the black eye at least?

 

[Katrina71]

Awesome! Did he look tough with the black eye at least?

He looked like this...o_O but more orange.

 

[Katrina71]

I'm trying to do some long term planning. A bigger tank. I'm a cube girl. I just prefer it. I really don't want it deeper than my son's 32 biocube(an inch or 2 would be ok) I think I'd like a 90, but maybe a 60. Any pros or cons to either?

 

[Katrina71]

I forgot to mention I'd have a custom hood made for it. I don't want topless.

 

[Katrina71]

And before I forget, what is a CO2 scrubber?

 

[NY_Caveman]

And before I forget, what is a CO2 scrubber?

Sounds painful right? It absorbs CO2. Has industrial uses too. Basically helps with your pH. pH can go pretty low if say windows are closed and lots of people around. For your “closed” tank probably less of an issue.

 

[NY_Caveman]

I have never used one.

 

[Scurvy]

And before I forget, what is a CO2 scrubber?

A media reactor that attaches to you skimmer air intake. Air is drawn into the reactor over the media reducing CO2 before hitting your skimmer. Thus more oxygen rich air is put into the system. They do work however the media is pricey. I would probably use if my PH was very low. Like never getting above 7.8 low.

 

[Katrina71]

A media reactor that attaches to you skimmer air intake. Air is drawn into the reactor over the media reducing CO2 before hitting your skimmer. Thus more oxygen rich air is put into the system. They do work however the media is pricey. I would probably use if my PH was very low. Like never getting above 7.8 low.

I'm sure you've figured out why I'm asking.

 

[Scurvy]

I'm trying to do some long term planning. A bigger tank. I'm a cube girl. I just prefer it. I really don't want it deeper than my son's 32 biocube(an inch or 2 would be ok) I think I'd like a 90, but maybe a 60. Any pros or cons to either?

@Robin Haselden is the resident square ;) No offense :)

 

[Scurvy]

A media reactor that attaches to you skimmer air intake. Air is drawn into the reactor over the media reducing CO2 before hitting your skimmer. Thus more oxygen rich air is put into the system. They do work however the media is pricey. I would probably use if my PH was very low. Like never getting above 7.8 low.

Yes, The Biocube runs pretty low PH Another thing to consider is the actual amount of air your skimmer draws. generally speaking these nano skimmers dont pull a ton of air compared to a full size so the impact may not be as substantial as you might hope.

 

[Katrina71]

Yes, The Biocube runs pretty low PH Another thing to consider is the actual amount of air your skimmer draws. generally speaking these nano skimmers dont pull a ton of air compared to a full size so the impact may not be as substantial as you might hope.

Yeah. The hood mod came too late too! I'm working on it though.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

I'm trying to do some long term planning. A bigger tank. I'm a cube girl. I just prefer it. I really don't want it deeper than my son's 32 biocube(an inch or 2 would be ok) I think I'd like a 90, but maybe a 60. Any pros or cons to either?

@Robin Haselden is the resident square ;) No offense :)

Resident square... ;Meh

Check this out... if you decide to get one call and talk to Steve. He can probably get you set up with a matching wood canopy for one if it isn't listed.

SCA 66 gallon

 

[Katrina71]

Resident square... ;Meh

Check this out... if you decide to get one call and talk to Steve. He can probably get you set up with a matching wood canopy for one if it isn't listed.

SCA 66 gallon

I'm gonna diy my stand and if I go with a wood canopy. That's a good price.

 

[Katrina71]

I'm good with wood. Suck at lighting.

 

[SashimiTurtle]

Just tank alone would be a great deal then.

The 66 is only a few inches shorter than mine and 20" tall. Still a full 24" deep so you have room to scape.

I would persuade you to the 90 cube, but at 24" tall with a 36" stand... the rim of the tank is nose height. I have to get a stool to do anything inside. The extra vertical room inside the sump is very nice tho.

 

[najer]

As promised. The other side has chunks of purple plating sponge.

Tell it to move up a bit in the tank, lovely shroom, the palys need more light! :P

 

[Katrina71]

Tell it to move up a bit in the tank, lovely shroom, the palys need more light! :p

I've suggested SEVERAL things to him...

 

[najer]

I've suggested SEVERAL things to him...

... obviously in a lady like styleeee! ;)