Biocube 32 LED discussion

reefried bean · 02/20/2017, 10:11 AM

I am new to the forum and I have recently re-entered the hobby. I did so with the purchase of the new(ish) Biocube 32 LED. Having had some experience with reef tanks about a decade ago, I chose the Biocube knowing it served much of what I was looking for but would require some tweaking. I have had it up and running for about 4 months now and have upgraded several parts, finding little information on what others are doing online. I am hoping to find other BC32LED users to discuss the ongoing saga with. Am I at the right place?

Smoke Inator · 02/20/2017, 10:22 AM

welcome to the BC32 crew!
there are several of us here...most of the posts for the 32 are in the nano sub forum.
feel free to reach out at any time.

Mine has been up and running since the day they came out...a few others got them at the same time as well...

jpcemc · 02/20/2017, 12:00 PM

Welcome! I have a 32G LED BioCube as well.

reefried bean · 02/20/2017, 12:03 PM

Awesome! Glad to be here. I have found, probably in part because of the BC32 newness and also because I spent a solid decade away from the hobby, that it has been difficult determining what is good, bad and ugly for the mods and upgrades and am only just beginning to see the positive and negative affects of my endeavors. I have modified my cube to utilize the InTank media basket which is designed specifically for the BC32, with a Tunze 9001 skimmer, the CL UV light and a Hydor Koralia 425 Power Head. Runninng floss, then Purigen then ChemiPure Elite in the media tray and I max the water to the basket where the floss is near the top of my tank. I also have a doser to keep the Ca, KH and Mg in range using BRS 2 part solution and an ATO.
I have about 45 lbs of live rock, various LPS and softies and 6 swimmers in the tank.

Recently upgraded lights too. Added a TruLumen 12" Marine Fusion light with 12K White/Actinic Blue to increase the light, particularly towards the substrate.

Having nuisance algae growth and hoping the additional light will help. We shall see.

Joshnieder216 · 02/20/2017, 01:00 PM

Welcome Welcome! Yes there are a few of us feeling our way around in the dark. Seems to be more everyday which is awesome. The mods are mostly the same as the old biocubes with a few minor tweaks here and there and more people are coming up with different ideas all the time. Wish you the best of luck and perhaps start a build thread to keep us updated with your progress.

reefried bean · 02/20/2017, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshnieder216

Welcome Welcome! Yes there are a few of us feeling our way around in the dark. Seems to be more everyday which is awesome. The mods are mostly the same as the old biocubes with a few minor tweaks here and there and more people are coming up with different ideas all the time. Wish you the best of luck and perhaps start a build thread to keep us updated with your progress.

How do I start a build thread? I realize most of my mods are somewhat typical but it may be of value, particularly with my lighting upgrade which was very simple, relatively inexpensive and visually noticeable. I am hoping to be able to make the more light spectrum needy folk in my tank happy and perhaps, if things go well, I may even experiment with SPS.

Joshnieder216 · 02/20/2017, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by reefried bean

How do I start a build thread? I realize most of my mods are somewhat typical but it may be of value, particularly with my lighting upgrade which was very simple, relatively inexpensive and visually noticeable. I am hoping to be able to make the more light spectrum needy folk in my tank happy and perhaps, if things go well, I may even experiment with SPS.

It's also really valuable to you personally to go back and see what you did in the beginning and your mindset. Go into the nano sub forum and at the top left there's a tab for "new thread" click it and go from there.

If your like me at all you prob have pics on your phone dating back to when you started, I threw all them up at once and pieced it all together from memory until I got up to date.

"Yea, well, that's like, your opinion man" -The Dude

02/20/2017, 10:11 AM	#1
reefried bean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 28	Biocube 32 LED discussion I am new to the forum and I have recently re-entered the hobby. I did so with the purchase of the new(ish) Biocube 32 LED. Having had some experience with reef tanks about a decade ago, I chose the Biocube knowing it served much of what I was looking for but would require some tweaking. I have had it up and running for about 4 months now and have upgraded several parts, finding little information on what others are doing online. I am hoping to find other BC32LED users to discuss the ongoing saga with. Am I at the right place? __________________ Now Let's Get Talking: Reefer Madness! The Reefried Bean! Current Tank Info: Biocube 32 LED - modified to my needs

02/20/2017, 12:00 PM	#3
jpcemc Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Montana Posts: 129	Welcome! I have a 32G LED BioCube as well. __________________ 75G, 40G and 32G Tanks. Novice, but love the hobby.

02/20/2017, 12:03 PM	#4
reefried bean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northern Virginia, USA Posts: 28	Awesome! Glad to be here. I have found, probably in part because of the BC32 newness and also because I spent a solid decade away from the hobby, that it has been difficult determining what is good, bad and ugly for the mods and upgrades and am only just beginning to see the positive and negative affects of my endeavors. I have modified my cube to utilize the InTank media basket which is designed specifically for the BC32, with a Tunze 9001 skimmer, the CL UV light and a Hydor Koralia 425 Power Head. Runninng floss, then Purigen then ChemiPure Elite in the media tray and I max the water to the basket where the floss is near the top of my tank. I also have a doser to keep the Ca, KH and Mg in range using BRS 2 part solution and an ATO. I have about 45 lbs of live rock, various LPS and softies and 6 swimmers in the tank. Recently upgraded lights too. Added a TruLumen 12" Marine Fusion light with 12K White/Actinic Blue to increase the light, particularly towards the substrate. Having nuisance algae growth and hoping the additional light will help. We shall see. __________________ Now Let's Get Talking: Reefer Madness! The Reefried Bean! Current Tank Info: Biocube 32 LED - modified to my needs

02/20/2017, 10:22 AM	#2
Smoke Inator Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 200	welcome to the BC32 crew! there are several of us here...most of the posts for the 32 are in the nano sub forum. feel free to reach out at any time. Mine has been up and running since the day they came out...a few others got them at the same time as well...

02/20/2017, 01:00 PM	#5
Joshnieder216 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Breese, Il Posts: 86	Welcome Welcome! Yes there are a few of us feeling our way around in the dark. Seems to be more everyday which is awesome. The mods are mostly the same as the old biocubes with a few minor tweaks here and there and more people are coming up with different ideas all the time. Wish you the best of luck and perhaps start a build thread to keep us updated with your progress.