Start of my BioCube 32 started as an adventure in patience.....
After researching/reading to much information and dozens of web store sponsored videos I needed to decide on the size. Taking a measuring tape actually helped making the decision for a Nano tank.
I settle for the Coralife 32 LED tank including the coralife stand (newer version)
It took 3 weeks to finally get all the parts I needed to get started.
Biggest surprise was to finding my live-sand (40 pounds) in a my community mailbox delivered by USPS in 104 F heat and sitting in it for 2 days. Wonder if there was anything "live" left?
Parts Ii ordered:
- inTank Media Basket for Coralife LED BioCube 32 (3 levels, InTank Filter Floss, Saechem Matrix , Carbon Rox 0.8)
- Sicce Syncra 1.5 Aquarium Pump, 357gph
- CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand (40 lbs)
- CaribSea Moani Dry Live Rock (50 lbs - smallest available but very reasonable)
- Cobalt Aquatics Flat Neon-Therm Heater (150W)
- Tests: Amonia, Nitrite, Nitrate from Salifert and and a PH tester
- Dr. Tim's One and Only plus Dr. Tim's Amonia solution
More reading convinced me to invest in a RO/DI system.
PureH20 100 GPD RO/DI + Free Dual TDS Meter, Free Flush Kit & Free Shipping (seemed reasonable and good reviews)
That also meant getting a 32 gallon Brute and several 5 gallon buckets.
I'm looking to get a 20 or 10 Gallon vertical storage tank (square) with a small footprint (11.5" by 11.5"). I have limited space. They cost around $90 - $100 but shipping is $80. !!! I have not found a local store for this tank.
Hints are welcome. Anybody knows who carries tanks in Austin, TX and doesn't want $90 shipping .......For example TAMCO 20 Gallon Square Tank 11/ 1/2 x 11/ 1/2 footprint,
Hint: when using super glue to help with the reef structure use heavy duty rubber gloves and a shirt you not mind getting glue on.
The tank is currently cycling on day 4.
Ammonia is constant (add every 2 days) , Nitrites went up and Nitrates too. Not done cycling.
Q: Thinking of dropping a rock in the chamber 2 after the media basket to host pods. Would that work?
After researching/reading to much information and dozens of web store sponsored videos I needed to decide on the size. Taking a measuring tape actually helped making the decision for a Nano tank.
I settle for the Coralife 32 LED tank including the coralife stand (newer version)
It took 3 weeks to finally get all the parts I needed to get started.
Biggest surprise was to finding my live-sand (40 pounds) in a my community mailbox delivered by USPS in 104 F heat and sitting in it for 2 days. Wonder if there was anything "live" left?
Parts Ii ordered:
- inTank Media Basket for Coralife LED BioCube 32 (3 levels, InTank Filter Floss, Saechem Matrix , Carbon Rox 0.8)
- Sicce Syncra 1.5 Aquarium Pump, 357gph
- CaribSea Arag-Alive Special Grade Reef Sand (40 lbs)
- CaribSea Moani Dry Live Rock (50 lbs - smallest available but very reasonable)
- Cobalt Aquatics Flat Neon-Therm Heater (150W)
- Tests: Amonia, Nitrite, Nitrate from Salifert and and a PH tester
- Dr. Tim's One and Only plus Dr. Tim's Amonia solution
More reading convinced me to invest in a RO/DI system.
PureH20 100 GPD RO/DI + Free Dual TDS Meter, Free Flush Kit & Free Shipping (seemed reasonable and good reviews)
That also meant getting a 32 gallon Brute and several 5 gallon buckets.
I'm looking to get a 20 or 10 Gallon vertical storage tank (square) with a small footprint (11.5" by 11.5"). I have limited space. They cost around $90 - $100 but shipping is $80. !!! I have not found a local store for this tank.
Hints are welcome. Anybody knows who carries tanks in Austin, TX and doesn't want $90 shipping .......For example TAMCO 20 Gallon Square Tank 11/ 1/2 x 11/ 1/2 footprint,
Hint: when using super glue to help with the reef structure use heavy duty rubber gloves and a shirt you not mind getting glue on.
The tank is currently cycling on day 4.
Ammonia is constant (add every 2 days) , Nitrites went up and Nitrates too. Not done cycling.
Q: Thinking of dropping a rock in the chamber 2 after the media basket to host pods. Would that work?