My First AIO Build!

[PorkBelly]

Hello Everybody!

I finally found time to get back into the hobby.
I will use this thread to document the progression of my new build.


Tank; 32-gallon BioCube
Light; Kessil 360WE
Return pump; Sicce Syncra 3.0
Powerheads; Jebao OW-10 (x2)


For this tank, I will be using dry rock and fiji pink live sand.

Today is the day the tank will be getting wet, 2/29/2020, pictures to follow!!

 

[Peace River]

#WelcometoR2R!!! Congratulations on the new setup! Sounds like a good start - what are your plans for the tank?

 

[PorkBelly]

#WelcometoR2R!!! Congratulations on the new setup! Sounds like a good start - what are your plans for the tank?

Thanks!
The plan for this tank is mixed reef. Mostly comprised of a zoa and mushroom garden, LPS, and maybe a nice stick or two.
As far as fish go, currently thinking of stocking a clown, a lawnmower blenny and a 6 line.

 

[fishguy242]

hi like the stock list ,hope meant pair of clowns ,watching happy reefing

 

[JasonK84]

Hello Everybody!

I finally found time to get back into the hobby.
I will use this thread to document the progression of my new build.


Tank; 32-gallon BioCube
Light; Kessil 360WE
Return pump; Sicce Syncra 3.0
Powerheads; Jebao OW-10 (x2)


For this tank, I will be using dry rock and fiji pink live sand.

Today is the day the tank will be getting wet, 2/29/2020, pictures to follow!!

Are you sure you want to get it wet today? It’s gonna feel like 4 years before it’s a year old!!

Welcome to R2R and congrats on the build.

 

[PorkBelly]

Picture update!! (Hope it uploads right)

The wife and I built this stand, stained it then put 3 coats of sealant / clear coat on it.

 

[Copingwithpods]

Have you scaped yet?

 

[PorkBelly]

As promised the tank is wet!
I added Fiji pink live sand, and dry rock.

Tank is still cloudy from the sand. And only half full so I can rearrange the aquascape when the dust settles.

Turned the heater to 84 and I’m ready to start cycling!

 

[PorkBelly]

I have, it’s a rough scape, but it’s a start. I’ll be able to tweak it once the sand settles.

 

[Copingwithpods]

Stand looks great, what are your plans for dosing and top offs? Stealth ato resevior?

 

[PorkBelly]

Hey friend, plan on building some removable “doors” for the stand to hide an ATO reservoir under the tank.

Due to the small tank size I’m going to stick to a weekly 20% water change schedule.

Stand looks great, what are your plans for dosing and top offs? Stealth ato resevior?

 

[Copingwithpods]

Why not hide the resevior behind the tank in the empty space so you don't have to put a long dress on those purdy legs

 

[PorkBelly]

Why not hide the resevior behind the tank in the empty space so you don't have to put a long dress on those purdy legs

interesting idea...
I’ll have to see how much space I have back there.

 

[PorkBelly]

Quick update!

Tank is filled, power heads, return and heater are on, microbacter7 has been added. And now we patiently wait...

 

[PorkBelly]

Pictures of course...

**light from stock biocube hood on just for a second for picture**

 

[PorkBelly]

And here she is, ready to cycle peacefully for the next few months.

 

[PorkBelly]

Quick update. After two weeks of microbacter7 dosing my tests are showing zero ammonia zero nitrite and zero nitrate.

I’ve been feeding a cube of frozen mysis each day to supplement the bacteria.

The lights have been off until now. I will start to acclimate the tank slowly to light.

I am going to perform a 20% water change and put in some chemipure elite.

 

[PorkBelly]

FTS