Waterbox Cube 20

[ottoknows]

Any one here have a skimmer and fuge on there WB 20.

 

[John Bolden]

I'm doing the fishless cycle and am going to get the cuc next Saturday. Also tank is clear and is beautiful. I really like scape.

 

[John Bolden]

Here’s some pic’s

 

[John Bolden]

Update: Tomorrow I add more ammonia for the last time. Then on Saturday I'm getting my water tested and probably will get cuc although I don't see any algae yet. The ammonia has a nifty chart for what to do. It says to add fish on the 9th day of the cycle aka Saturday. If the parameters aren't right should I add fish or not? And on next next Tuesday I do my first water change. If I get The saltwater on Saturday can I let it sit in the bottle or do I put the extra power head in?

Anyway Tanks

 

[John Bolden]

bump :-]

 

[John Bolden]

Here's a FTS

 

[Kocodelux]

Looking good! I've got a similar setup with a Cube 20 and Kessil 180.

You can store fresh saltwater without circulation, but do mix it some again before you use it. I don't see the need to do a waterchange so soon though, I'd hold on at least a couple more weeks after you've introduced your fish.

If your cycle isn't completed and you still have delectable ammonia and/or nitrite you shouldn't add fish just yet. Patience is king in this hobby.

 

[John Bolden]

Looking good! I've got a similar setup with a Cube 20 and Kessil 180.

You can store fresh saltwater without circulation, but do mix it some again before you use it. I don't see the need to do a waterchange so soon though, I'd hold on at least a couple more weeks after you've introduced your fish.

If your cycle isn't completed and you still have delectable ammonia and/or nitrite you shouldn't add fish just yet. Patience is king in this hobby.

Cool, I have like 3 gallons of sw left from when I filled the tank. I will be getting my water tested this Saturday. When I start to see algae should I add some cuc. And I want to get the clown fish in a pair so If the ammonia is 0 could I get the pair of clown fish or should I get on fish like a yellow watchmen goby.

 

[Kocodelux]

Add a small cuc as soon as the water is good and get more later as the bioload increases. Either get the pair of clowns or the goby and feed sparingly a couple of weeks. Test the water frequently, I recommend you keep a log, and wait about a month before you add more bioload. It's about taking small steps to the point you're aiming and letting the tank and bacteria balancing out.

 

[John Bolden]

Would be testing once a week be good?

 

[Kocodelux]

This image may help to visualize the nitrogen cycle. When you increase the bioload your source of ammonia (fish waste) increase, giving more food to the nitrifying bacteria. You've completed one cycle of this already, but whenever you add more bioload there may be a smaller cycle that follows. How much your current bacteria fauna can process is impossible to say, so it would be best to assume the worst, ie another smaller cycle may follow the addition of fish. Check the water as you see fit, but look at the image above to see when you might expect a peak of say nitrite.

 

[jramy123]

It’s wet

Looks good dude! I see you went with the Kessil, how do you like it?

 

[jramy123]

Any one here have a skimmer and fuge on there WB 20.

Dont know if I ever answered this for you John, but I do have a fuge setup in 2nd chamber. I used a 9w grow light from BRS and I cut the black backing of the tank to size of light. It comes with heavy sticky velcro straps so the light shines in. I have marine pure blocks and chaeto growing in the chamber. So far I have had huge success with chaeto helping with nitrate and phosphates. I do not have a skimmer but may get one if money and space allow

 

[John Bolden]

Looks good dude! I see you went with the Kessil, how do you like it?

I really like it it is so adjustable and sturdy. Though I broke the screws off lol.

 

[John Bolden]

Dont know if I ever answered this for you John, but I do have a fuge setup in 2nd chamber. I used a 9w grow light from BRS and I cut the black backing of the tank to size of light. It comes with heavy sticky velcro straps so the light shines in. I have marine pure blocks and chaeto growing in the chamber. So far I have had huge success with chaeto helping with nitrate and phosphates. I do not have a skimmer but may get one if money and space allow

Here's one I've been looking at.

Reef Glass Nano Protein Skimmer - Marine Depot

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[John Bolden]

Question: Do I get a small cuc even if I don't have algae.

 

[John Bolden]

Question: Do I get a small cuc even if I don't have algae.

I'm going to the LFS on sat for more ro water. So could anyone tell me.

 

[jramy123]

I'm going to the LFS on sat for more ro water. So could anyone tell me.

I had a normal size one right after cycle. trust me there will be algae lol. I uses a website and got a crew for 25g snail only cuc for my wb 20

 

[John Bolden]

Meet spot he is about half an inch and loves the current.
Here’s my test result

ALK 5.9
PH 7.8
PHOS .2
Ca 357
Mg 966
AMMO .1
Nitrite .2
Nitrate 2
Salinity 1.022
This is after one week

 

[John Bolden]

UPDATE:
I did a 10 gallon water change because my nitrate was at 52.

Perams
Alk 6.4
pH 7.9
PHOS .2
Ca 355
Mg 843
Ammo .2
nitrite .3
Nitrate 52
Salinity 1.024
I added two snails one is named Mr. pebbles and the other dot. I also have some brown algae on the glass and on the rock. It GROWS SO FAST! In the morning I had some of it on the glass then in the evening it was all over the glass.