Hi All,
I’m back in the hobby after a several year hiatus, due to working out of state. When I stopped I had a 120 gallon system with a 45 gallon sump. The maintenance became a bear due to infrequent hours and a crazy schedule. I decided to start back with something smaller and a little easier to maintain. If all goes well maybe next year I’ll get a big tank again.
I picked up my biocube new last week from my LFS. I’m looking for equipment suggestions... not garbage gear, not cheapo stuff. I’m looking for quality components that I can put in my tank. I have the following:
Back chamber
Chamber one: heater
Chamber two: biocube stock filter, then descending on the OEM rack on tier one I have double bonded filter floss. Tier two chemipure elite. Tier 3 purigen. At the bottom of the rack I have 3 lbs or rubble from my rock scape.
Chamber 3: sponge, ATO sensor, return pump.
Heater: Cobalt 100 thin heater
ATO: tunze 3155
Lights: stock
Stand: I fabricated a stand from 1 1/2” steel square tubing, I’ve got adjustable feet on the bottom for perfect leveling.
I’m looking for advice on how many, brand, flow, and powerhead placement. I’d also like input for any helpful mods/ accessories.
I started my fish less cycle with pure ammonia and used Turbo start for bacteria.
I’m back in the hobby after a several year hiatus, due to working out of state. When I stopped I had a 120 gallon system with a 45 gallon sump. The maintenance became a bear due to infrequent hours and a crazy schedule. I decided to start back with something smaller and a little easier to maintain. If all goes well maybe next year I’ll get a big tank again.
I picked up my biocube new last week from my LFS. I’m looking for equipment suggestions... not garbage gear, not cheapo stuff. I’m looking for quality components that I can put in my tank. I have the following:
Back chamber
Chamber one: heater
Chamber two: biocube stock filter, then descending on the OEM rack on tier one I have double bonded filter floss. Tier two chemipure elite. Tier 3 purigen. At the bottom of the rack I have 3 lbs or rubble from my rock scape.
Chamber 3: sponge, ATO sensor, return pump.
Heater: Cobalt 100 thin heater
ATO: tunze 3155
Lights: stock
Stand: I fabricated a stand from 1 1/2” steel square tubing, I’ve got adjustable feet on the bottom for perfect leveling.
I’m looking for advice on how many, brand, flow, and powerhead placement. I’d also like input for any helpful mods/ accessories.
I started my fish less cycle with pure ammonia and used Turbo start for bacteria.