Excited Newbie!

[eliza209]

After having freshwater tanks most of my 58 years, I'm finally starting my first saltwater tank! My son, a realtor, was given a used Biocube 29 from a client who needed it out of their house and he passed it on to me. It had been in great working condition, according to them.

After watching LOTS of videos and reading, I have the tank cleaned out and almost ready to go. However, as I filled it up with freshwater for one last rinse, I saw water flowing from chamber 1 into chamber 2 towards the bottom of the back wall. I know water is supposed to flow over and through the filter material. The pump is working great, and chamber 3 stayed just above the max line. Is this normal flow between 1 and 2 normal, or do I have a leak to fix?

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

I have never owned a biocube but I found this flow diagram online!

Hope it helps and good luck with your new tank!!

 

[Sthomp01]

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[Kennya]

Welcome to R2R

 

[SPR1968]

Hi and welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[mdb_talon]

Welcome!

 

[rmorris_14]

Just to make sure we are understanding... Chamber 1- is where the water flows in from the tank. This is where most people will put their heater and or skimmer. chamber 2 (middle chamber),- the water should flow from the top of chamber 1 over the filter media baskets. Chamber three- the water should flow from the bottom of chamber 2 into this one It has the return pump to then send the filtered water back into the tank. The max line is for freshwater. I often fill over the max line so the trickling noise in the back is reduced.

Also, welcome!

 

[atomos]

 

[Reefer Matt]

After having freshwater tanks most of my 58 years, I'm finally starting my first saltwater tank! My son, a realtor, was given a used Biocube 29 from a client who needed it out of their house and he passed it on to me. It had been in great working condition, according to them.

After watching LOTS of videos and reading, I have the tank cleaned out and almost ready to go. However, as I filled it up with freshwater for one last rinse, I saw water flowing from chamber 1 into chamber 2 towards the bottom of the back wall. I know water is supposed to flow over and through the filter material. The pump is working great, and chamber 3 stayed just above the max line. Is this normal flow between 1 and 2 normal, or do I have a leak to fix?

Welcome to R2R! There may be a small leak in between the chambers. I wouldn't worry too much about it as long as it stays contained in the aquarium, and flow is going over the top of chamber 2. I put my heater in chamber 1, and use a filter sponge in chamber 2. Good luck, and welcome to the addiction!

 

[threebuoys]

 

[jsker]

Hello, welcome to R2R, and saltwater!! :)

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello and welcome to the channel

 

[RichReef]

Welcome!

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Eliza. I’ve not had one of those so I can’t advise. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome. I love it when people get salty.

 

[ABQ_CHRIS]

Hello and welcome.

 

[Tiki_Reef]

Welcome aboard