New 32G Biocube

[NY_Caveman]

Love that. The side view is awesome.

 

[Bleigh]

Just to chime in too. It does look very nice from both angles!

 

[LaraLouM]

Well today we got the back filtration set up how we like it. We switched out for the InTank media basket with the Chemipure, Purigen, and Filter Floss. Dropped in our giant hermit crab who wreaks havoc in our small tank and had some asternia stars appear on the glass. From the readings I’ve done some people consider them pets, others consider them pests. I will just have to keep an eye on them for now I believe.

 

[LaraLouM]

Got in a new little buddy with the shipment of corals from the WWC live sale!

 

[NY_Caveman]

Beautiful! I really love Porcelain Crabs.

 

[LaraLouM]

Beautiful! I really love Porcelain Crabs.

It’s our first time having one so I’m super excited. If I’m super honest with myself I almost like the inverts more than the fish

 

[NY_Caveman]

It’s our first time having one so I’m super excited. If I’m super honest with myself I almost like the inverts more than the fish

I completely agree. Some day I hope to have a nice display refugium just crawling with invertebrates. Some day.

 

[LaraLouM]

Further progress on the tank! We added two Jebao OW-10 wavemakers (thank you Amazon cash back lol). We have them on opposite sides of the tank and they synchronize with each other. We will have to watch how they work, not really any coral in there to give a grand idea about the flow yet.

Second we added our first fish! We went with two zebra dartfish, otherwise called dart gobies at the LFS! They are little cutie pies and seem to be the happy little pair.

So that makes current livestock:
- 2 Zebra Dartfish
- 1 Arrow Crab
- 1 Hermit
- 1 Porcelain Anemone Crab
- 1 Mini-Maxi (yes I know it’s too early for him, but ever since our pump went out for a day in the Fluval he has been struggling. He seems to be regaining color under the better lights... fingers crossed!)

We are placing an order for our other fish mid September/Early October and as of right now plan on:
- Blue Assessor
- Dwarf Pink-Streaked Wrasse
- Clown Goby

At the 6-month mark we will look into a sand-sifter, maybe a starfish. Still working on research and a Blenny of some variety!

As far as coral goes I know I want a toadstool in this tank. I am actually suprised at how much difficulty I have had finding one. I am hoping there will be a unicorn of a toadstool at the Knoxville expo!

 

[LaraLouM]

Hmm idk why my video doesn’t seem to be working. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

Further progress on the tank! We added two Jebao OW-10 wavemakers (thank you Amazon cash back lol). We have them on opposite sides of the tank and they synchronize with each other. We will have to watch how they work, not really any coral in there to give a grand idea about the flow yet.

Second we added our first fish! We went with two zebra dartfish, otherwise called dart gobies at the LFS! They are little cutie pies and seem to be the happy little pair.

So that makes current livestock:
- 2 Zebra Dartfish
- 1 Arrow Crab
- 1 Hermit
- 1 Porcelain Anemone Crab
- 1 Mini-Maxi (yes I know it’s too early for him, but ever since our pump went out for a day in the Fluval he has been struggling. He seems to be regaining color under the better lights... fingers crossed!)

We are placing an order for our other fish mid September/Early October and as of right now plan on:
- Blue Assessor
- Dwarf Pink-Streaked Wrasse
- Clown Goby

At the 6-month mark we will look into a sand-sifter, maybe a starfish. Still working on research and a Blenny of some variety!

As far as coral goes I know I want a toadstool in this tank. I am actually suprised at how much difficulty I have had finding one. I am hoping there will be a unicorn of a toadstool at the Knoxville expo!

 

[AngryMike2016]

I vote for Tailspot Blenny. Suuuuuuuuuper cute, and really wonderful for a smaller tank.

 

[hdsoftail1065]

Hmm idk why my video doesn’t seem to be working. Any idea what I’m doing wrong?

Try saving it to you tube then paste a link.

 

[Katrina71]

I'll keep my eyes open for a toadstool for ya.

 

[LaraLouM]

See if that works for the video... if not oh well!
Here are some pics of the Fluval for fun!

 

[NY_Caveman]

See if that works for the video... if not oh well!
Here are some pics of the Fluval for fun!

I see the video now and they are super cute! I do not see the direct loaded videos either on my iPhone 7 Plus. I only see the YouTube videos.

 

[LaraLouM]

Well I haven’t had anything to update lately for the Biocube. The Dartfish are doing lovely and eat a ton every day and we added a couple snails. We were waiting on the coral expo this weekend to buy any corals so I am super excited for that!

On a bummer note we tried to order an assessor and pink-streaked wrasse and could not get them. Looked online and can’t find them there either so I am pretty bummed out. I am considering replacing the Assessor with a Chalk Basslet as they are pretty, but I was just really into the deep black/blue color of the Assessor. I’m not sure how long it will take for Live Aquaria to get them in stock, but I was just really hoping to order local.

 

[LaraLouM]

Well I am getting quite frustrated with being able to find fish. I haven’t been able to find any of our top choices from a supplier, they have one or they are always out of stock. I have asked two of the three LFS to order and they cannot find any of them. They are fish talked about on here so I know other people have them. Maybe one day I will be able to have something to update on here... I could use some good luck.

 

[CavalierReef]

I feel your pain, Lara. I have a stocking list for my 32 and I refuse to deviate. I'm an old stubborn guy but some things are too important to compromise. Good luck in pursuit of your desired inhabitants.