14 gal. BioCube in need of updates

smartang22 · 02/19/2007, 10:11 PM

I have a 14 gallon BioCube and although it claims to be self containing I notice that a lot of people make modifications to the nano tanks.
Questions:
1. What are the best mods to make?
2. Do I need a skimmer?

I plan on doing a FOWLR tank and maybe an easy soft polyp of some sort, but not a reef tank.

Thanks!

bertoni · 02/19/2007, 10:39 PM

I'd try in the nano forum for more ideas.

I'd probably skip the bio-balls and other biological filtration media, and use only carbon and live rock for filtration. Upgrading the circulation is another idea to consider. A small Mini-Jet pump might be a good addition. That's what I did for my 12g. A skimmer might be useful, but for small tanks, frequent water changes are likely enough.

02/19/2007, 10:11 PM	#1
smartang22 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Portage, IN Posts: 191	14 gal. BioCube in need of updates I have a 14 gallon BioCube and although it claims to be self containing I notice that a lot of people make modifications to the nano tanks. Questions: 1. What are the best mods to make? 2. Do I need a skimmer? I plan on doing a FOWLR tank and maybe an easy soft polyp of some sort, but not a reef tank. Thanks!

02/19/2007, 10:39 PM	#2
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I'd try in the nano forum for more ideas. I'd probably skip the bio-balls and other biological filtration media, and use only carbon and live rock for filtration. Upgrading the circulation is another idea to consider. A small Mini-Jet pump might be a good addition. That's what I did for my 12g. A skimmer might be useful, but for small tanks, frequent water changes are likely enough. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni