Newman8r's 32g Biocube thread

newman8r · 12/02/2017, 08:47 AM

Good morning! I've been lurking on here for just over a month decided to register and post.
I picked up a biocube 32 Started it with Aquavitro Seed and killed the lights. for 4 weeks.
Specs are:
32lbs cured live rock
20lbs live sand
korlia 425gph powerhead

Levels have held for the past 3 days
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate Approx 5ppm
Temp 79
SG 1.026

Didnt have a test kit to see the ammonia spike but I picked one up 2 weeks in and ammonia was on the charts.
My question is now what? 20% Water change? add fish? or small CUC first and monitor?

Thanks

jubei2006 · 12/02/2017, 12:50 PM

If you look at your stocking list I would add the smallest most peaceful fish to get started. Don't FEED too heavily as you may induce an ammonia spike.

homer1475 · 12/02/2017, 12:55 PM

100% or the best you can water change(to zero out the nitrates), then add a small CUC. Now would be a great time to start QTing your first fish.

12/02/2017, 08:47 AM	#1
newman8r Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Norcal Posts: 3	Newman8r's 32g Biocube thread Good morning! I've been lurking on here for just over a month decided to register and post. I picked up a biocube 32 Started it with Aquavitro Seed and killed the lights. for 4 weeks. Specs are: 32lbs cured live rock 20lbs live sand korlia 425gph powerhead Levels have held for the past 3 days Ammonia: 0ppm Nitrite: 0ppm Nitrate Approx 5ppm Temp 79 SG 1.026 Didnt have a test kit to see the ammonia spike but I picked one up 2 weeks in and ammonia was on the charts. My question is now what? 20% Water change? add fish? or small CUC first and monitor? Thanks

12/02/2017, 12:55 PM	#3
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	100% or the best you can water change(to zero out the nitrates), then add a small CUC. Now would be a great time to start QTing your first fish. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

12/02/2017, 12:50 PM	#2
jubei2006 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton, nc Posts: 68	If you look at your stocking list I would add the smallest most peaceful fish to get started. Don't FEED too heavily as you may induce an ammonia spike.