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[justinquigley9]

Hello everyone! I had previously gotten into reefing a few years ago when I owned a Fluval Evo 13.5 Gallon tank! I had to dismantle it due to finances, school, etc. I'm getting a 32 gallon Biocube for free from a friend and am looking to get back into reefing but I am looking for all the knowledge I can obtain prior to setting it up. I don't want to make the same mistakes I made with the Fluval. If anyone has any input about lighting upgrades, filter modifications, and any other modifications for the Biocube I would appreciate it! I've seen a few videos about modifying the filtration with a roller-mat filter and making the second half of the compartment a refugium, but theres also people who recommend media reactors. Again, any and all input would be appreciated!!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Welcome To The Reef!

 

[Birdman Broham]

Welcome

 

[zheka757]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[Just John]

 

[jsker]

 

[justinquigley9]

Hello everyone! I had previously gotten into reefing a few years ago when I owned a Fluval Evo 13.5 Gallon tank! I had to dismantle it due to finances, school, etc. I'm getting a 32 gallon Biocube for free from a friend and am looking to get back into reefing but I am looking for all the knowledge I can obtain prior to setting it up. I don't want to make the same mistakes I made with the Fluval. If anyone has any input about lighting upgrades, filter modifications, and any other modifications for the Biocube I would appreciate it! I've seen a few videos about modifying the filtration with a roller-mat filter and making the second half of the compartment a refugium, but theres also people who recommend media reactors. Again, any and all input would be appreciated!!

#reefsquad

 

[Waters]

Welcome :) :) !!

 

[nereefpat]

Welcome.

Biocubes aren't my bag. There is some kind of lighting additions called a Steve's LED for Biocubes. Check that out.

 

[Buckster]

Hello and Welcome back to the hobby and to R2R! 1 of my tanks is a 32 biocube. I don't use the piece that came with it to put in media, filtration etc. I bought a roll of filter floss and cut sizes to fit on top of the first carbon filter. Below in the chamber I have Chemo pure in front of the water discharge area. I also placed in shells and other media that I figured the pods would have a chance to live and produce. A have another piece of filtration that stays on the right side that can hold bacteria and anything else. My 32 is thriving! Hope you have as good of luck but remember to be patient!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !! :cool:

 

[1112-425XL]

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R! I can't offer any recommendations on the tank but Biocubes are very popular. I would search the build threads for Biocubes and see what others have done.

 

[907_Reefer]

 

[MDAquatics]

Welcome! There are a lot of Biocube builds here to check out! Can't wait to see it!

 

[Wrassenaround]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

You should start a Tank Thread so we can keep track of your build and watch it grow and change. You would also get a cool Tank Thread badge under your name!