Hi all,
Back when I was in grad school I had a 55 gallon reef tank that I cobbled together with extremely limited funds. After many years out of the hobby I’m back! My girlfriend gifted me a 32 gallon Biocube which I’m hoping to start up soon. For now I’m planning on keeping the included hood and lights - but that may change in the future.
What I have so far:
Biocube 32 tank
Biocube 32 stand
InTank Media basket
InTank Fuge basket
InTank fish saver guard
ACKE full spectrum LED refugium light (any suggestions on how to attach this to the back of the tank?)
BRS salt mixing bucket bundle
BRS 100W titanium heater
Ink bird heater controller
Reef Crystals Salt Mix
Chemi-Pure Elite
Vortech MP10
BRS 4 stage RO/DI system
What I’m thinking of getting next:
TB Saltwater live rock (mix of nano size and regular) Note: I purchased some marcorock foundation rocks to set the live rock on - I really like the idea of a flat base
Glue master glue for holding it all together
CaribSea special grade
Algaebarn cycling kit? This may be overkill?
Vortech battery backup
So, I’m almost ready to go. I have a trip coming up in early February and am thinking I’ll wait until then to start it up.
For livestock I’m going to attempt to do an all aquacultured tank - from fish to corals. I know that this is limiting, so I don’t have a solid plan for fish or corals, but I know I’m keeping it softie and potentially LPS due to the stock lighting situation. I’ll start out with the obligatory clownfish, but they’re actually my favorite aquarium fish, so I love ‘em. Also, if anyone knows where to get good aquacultured inverts, let me know!
Pic of the tank below with a bonus appearance from my pup, Rollo.
Would love any tips, tricks, comments, or suggestions!
Back when I was in grad school I had a 55 gallon reef tank that I cobbled together with extremely limited funds. After many years out of the hobby I’m back! My girlfriend gifted me a 32 gallon Biocube which I’m hoping to start up soon. For now I’m planning on keeping the included hood and lights - but that may change in the future.
What I have so far:
Biocube 32 tank
Biocube 32 stand
InTank Media basket
InTank Fuge basket
InTank fish saver guard
ACKE full spectrum LED refugium light (any suggestions on how to attach this to the back of the tank?)
BRS salt mixing bucket bundle
BRS 100W titanium heater
Ink bird heater controller
Reef Crystals Salt Mix
Chemi-Pure Elite
Vortech MP10
BRS 4 stage RO/DI system
What I’m thinking of getting next:
TB Saltwater live rock (mix of nano size and regular) Note: I purchased some marcorock foundation rocks to set the live rock on - I really like the idea of a flat base
Glue master glue for holding it all together
CaribSea special grade
Algaebarn cycling kit? This may be overkill?
Vortech battery backup
So, I’m almost ready to go. I have a trip coming up in early February and am thinking I’ll wait until then to start it up.
For livestock I’m going to attempt to do an all aquacultured tank - from fish to corals. I know that this is limiting, so I don’t have a solid plan for fish or corals, but I know I’m keeping it softie and potentially LPS due to the stock lighting situation. I’ll start out with the obligatory clownfish, but they’re actually my favorite aquarium fish, so I love ‘em. Also, if anyone knows where to get good aquacultured inverts, let me know!
Pic of the tank below with a bonus appearance from my pup, Rollo.
Would love any tips, tricks, comments, or suggestions!