Waterbox Cube20

aqua270 · Feb 8, 2021

Hi Guys,
After a 13 year break I’m jumping back into the hobby. Starting off with a Waterbox Cube20. Currently still cycling but in the next few weeks I’ll be putting in Wheeler’s shrimp goby and a bicolor blenny. I would like zoo’s, gsp and a few mushrooms for my first corals.

Ghost25 · Feb 8, 2021

Nice! I'm in the same boat, just getting back after ~2ish year hiatus. Also bought a Waterbox 20 Cube. I'll start a build thread once I get more stuff in. It'll be cool to compare progress.

aqua270 · Feb 21, 2021

Built my first water storage and mixing station today. I think it came out pretty good.

Dark_Knightt · Feb 21, 2021

Great choice with the blenny, recently got one and I love him.
I would also consider a pair of clownfish, because every reef needs a pair :)

aqua270 · Feb 28, 2021

First fish are finally in. Bi-color Blenny and wheeler goby.

Ghost25 · Mar 18, 2021

Any updates?

Matt Miller · Mar 18, 2021

aqua270 said:
Built my first water storage and mixing station today. I think it came out pretty good.

I'm about to do something very similar to this. Did you run your spout through the bottom of the bucket, is that the standard thing for mixing tubs?

Looks like you're off to a good start, I really like my waterbox 20!

aqua270 · Mar 18, 2021

Matt Miller said:
I'm about to do something very similar to this. Did you run your spout through the bottom of the bucket, is that the standard thing for mixing tubs?

Looks like you're off to a good start, I really like my waterbox 20!

I drilled a hole through the bottom of the trash can and installed a bulkhead fitting. I dry fitted the PVC then before glueing I capped the outside of the bulkhead and and filled the trash can up with water to make sure it didn’t leak. My bulkhead leaked twice before I finally got it. I installed the internal gasket wrong. Once the bulkhead stopped leaking I let it set overnight. I then glued everything together and water tested again. I was go to go at that point. I love this thing. It makes water changes so much easier.