Bio Cube Owner's Thread

[Rhodes19]

Originally Posted by fstar25

i believe he is talking about new hqi which is usually $500+

Hi fstar,

Yeah, I totally missed that. I'm not fully awake yet. That is a sweet setup. Can't wait to see some pics of one set up.

[BoDiddley]

Originally Posted by David Jr.

Bodiddley, clams probably aren't the best idea for the BC under stock lighting. You could keep a derasa, but they get HUGE. Puggsli1, the lighting is average at best, only good for softies or LPS mostly. I have heard about that jkrentz, I thought it was a myth! Awesome look. Puggsli1, that's what you need!

This i hav researched and didn't mention here i am upgrading the lighting to MH or LED

[David Jr.]

Awesome, hope you try the LED's!

[r_jay]

Originally Posted by David Jr.

Awesome, hope you try the LED's!

++++

[Rhodes19]

Well, here is the fish guard I put in my bBC 14 the other week. Originally, I had blue sponge blocks set up on the back but they got dirty vairly quickly. I like this set up much better. Its rain gutter guard that I picked up at HD and I just cut it to fit. I cut it a little wider than the opening so it would spring/bow up ward.

[BoDiddley]

Originally Posted by David Jr.

Awesome, hope you try the LED's!

waant to but need molah!

[DustnF]

Here is my 7 week old BC14. I just picked up the toadstool the other day...does not look very happy .

[chrssprngs]

Originally Posted by Rhodes19

Well, here is the fish guard I put in my bBC 14 the other week. Originally, I had blue sponge blocks set up on the back but they got dirty vairly quickly. I like this set up much better. Its rain gutter guard that I picked up at HD and I just cut it to fit. I cut it a little wider than the opening so it would spring/bow up ward.

The problem with this setup is that it doesn't keep the fish in the tank as much as it keeps the fish out of the rear chambers. I think you should be able to modify it so that it achieves both. Better if the fish get in the rear chambers than die on top of the gutter guard.

[Rhodes19]

Originally Posted by chrssprngs

The problem with this setup is that it doesn't keep the fish in the tank as much as it keeps the fish out of the rear chambers. I think you should be able to modify it so that it achieves both. Better if the fish get in the rear chambers than die on top of the gutter guard.

Yeah, I thought of that too but the material actually bows up (really can't see it in the pic) and when I close the top, it meets with the plastic light shield so there is no place for the fish to rest on. It'll just slide back into the tank.

[r_jay]

So I got the media rack, it's pretty sweet, the water is super clear, pictures to follow! Anyone get the LED upgrade yet?

[inTankLLC]

inTank you

[chrssprngs]

I ordered my rack from InTank a couple of days ago. Looking forward to changing out the balls. How bout some thoughts from people who are currently using the rack and how do they have it configured. Media, rubble, fuge with the underwater light?

[r_jay]

So I got the whole package: Fuge, Media basket, fish-saver. Also 3 sheets (yeah it's alot) of the poly-filter floss, the purigen and 2 bags of the chemi-pure elite. It was so easy to put in that I took it all out to make sure I did it right... yeah lame. I put the floss on top, the purigen in the middle and the chemipure in the bottom. The fuge was easy I just dumped some chaeto in there and rigged up the submersible lights, which I soon realized were not LED and get warm enough to heat my aquarium up 2 degrees over night. Then I had to add enough SW to fill the back compartment for the fuge to work properly. I did not modify the flow (i.e. cut the tab) between chamber 1 and 2, because I have the BC skimmer... why? IDK. it makes me feel warm and fuzzy with it all put together. Just too bad about the tempurature increase, I may have to look for a LED submersible. Stinking Houston temperatures get too warm even for winter.

[inTankLLC]

Originally Posted by chrssprngs

I ordered my rack from InTank a couple of days ago. Looking forward to changing out the balls. How bout some thoughts from people who are currently using the rack and how do they have it configured. Media, rubble, fuge with the underwater light?

No rubble please.

Rubble or bioballs lead to nitrates.

[freezetyle]

Love what you all have done with your cubes.
Here is mine

[Klownfish]

I have a Biocube, NIB, and I want to make sure I have the correct mods for success... Please check my list:

1.) Blow out the compartment 1-2 restriction for better flow between chambers 1 and 2.

2.) Next, try to put a 'fudge in chamber 2, by taking the black background materile off. Put cheato in this chamber, with a light from in/above/behind tank.

3.) Consider upgrade of standard pump. I plan on Seahorses, so I'll prolly go with a Maxijet 200 to 600. Low flow for the ponies.

4.) No rubble rock in any back chambers, makes a detritus factory.

Q- Are these the suggested (most current) mods for a BC29?

Q- Is there any way to put in an overflow? Or does the tank work well as it is? Should I use LocLine, and add a dual return?

Q- Has anyone noticed large amounts of salt creep on "add on" lights or fixtures? I have a Deltec MCE600 HOB filter, and 3 different light to choose from sitting around the house. I don't plan on useing the stock hood. On my JBJ 24g I get tons of splash on my Sunpod 150hqi. Should I expect the same with a Biocube?

Q- I have an 8g Biocube NIB, that I wanted to use as a quarentine tank. Any suggestions for upgrades/mods you can post or link?

Q- Any other suggestions or mods I've missed?

-And thanks for any/all replies.

[Rhodes19]

Originally Posted by Klownfish

I have a Biocube, NIB, and I want to make sure I have the correct mods for success... Please check my list:

1.) Blow out the compartment 1-2 restriction for better flow between chambers 1 and 2.

2.) Next, try to put a 'fudge in chamber 2, by taking the black background materile off. Put cheato in this chamber, with a light from in/above/behind tank.

3.) Consider upgrade of standard pump. I plan on Seahorses, so I'll prolly go with a Maxijet 200 to 600. Low flow for the ponies.

4.) No rubble rock in any back chambers, makes a detritus factory.

Q- Are these the suggested (most current) mods for a BC29?

Q- Is there any way to put in an overflow? Or does the tank work well as it is? Should I use LocLine, and add a dual return?

Q- Has anyone noticed large amounts of salt creep on "add on" lights or fixtures? I have a Deltec MCE600 HOB filter, and 3 different light to choose from sitting around the house. I don't plan on useing the stock hood. On my JBJ 24g I get tons of splash on my Sunpod 150hqi. Should I expect the same with a Biocube?

Q- I have an 8g Biocube NIB, that I wanted to use as a quarentine tank. Any suggestions for upgrades/mods you can post or link?

Q- Any other suggestions or mods I've missed?

-And thanks for any/all replies.

I think you are off to a good start. I have a BC 14 but I think they are made the same other than size. Might want to take out the false floor in chamber one for better flow. You can add an overflow to a sump it you like but its not really required unless you are keeping something special. You can add locline or a Y splitter to help direct flow. Haven't had seahorses yet so I don't know what kind of flow they need. As far as salt creep I haven't had any problem with it. I may have some where the hood meets the tank up front but it took almost a year to get there. HTH

[chrssprngs]

My 14 at 5 months

[fstar25]

Originally Posted by Klownfish

I have a Biocube, NIB, and I want to make sure I have the correct mods for success... Please check my list:

1.) Blow out the compartment 1-2 restriction for better flow between chambers 1 and 2.

2.) Next, try to put a 'fudge in chamber 2, by taking the black background materile off. Put cheato in this chamber, with a light from in/above/behind tank.

3.) Consider upgrade of standard pump. I plan on Seahorses, so I'll prolly go with a Maxijet 200 to 600. Low flow for the ponies.

4.) No rubble rock in any back chambers, makes a detritus factory.

Q- Are these the suggested (most current) mods for a BC29?

Q- Is there any way to put in an overflow? Or does the tank work well as it is? Should I use LocLine, and add a dual return?

Q- Has anyone noticed large amounts of salt creep on "add on" lights or fixtures? I have a Deltec MCE600 HOB filter, and 3 different light to choose from sitting around the house. I don't plan on useing the stock hood. On my JBJ 24g I get tons of splash on my Sunpod 150hqi. Should I expect the same with a Biocube?

Q- I have an 8g Biocube NIB, that I wanted to use as a quarentine tank. Any suggestions for upgrades/mods you can post or link?

Q- Any other suggestions or mods I've missed?

-And thanks for any/all replies.

Just a thought, is this going to be a seahorse only tank? Just make sure you research the temperature issues for seahorses. The need below 74 degrees and some species even colder. I'm by no means an expert, I'm actually a newb, but that is something I have picked up through reading.

[chrssprngs]

Originally Posted by inTankLLC

No rubble please.

Rubble or bioballs lead to nitrates.

So.... what do you recommend that I do use? And in what sequence. Anybody?

[Klownfish]

Originally Posted by fstar25

Just a thought, is this going to be a seahorse only tank? Just make sure you research the temperature issues for seahorses. The need below 74 degrees and some species even colder. I'm by no means an expert, I'm actually a newb, but that is something I have picked up through reading.

Yeah, thanks. I didn't mention that I'll be puttin a chiller in place, also. I'll be looking for CB Erectus, I'm told by the seahorse folks they are most hearty. My JBJ would run at 77-78 degrees, without a heater. That's what's been holding me back, until now. Well, that and the commitment

I live in Michigan, and we get temp swings up to 75 degrees in a day. Yes, you might live in Michigan if you have to run your AC and furnace in the same day

A chiller 1/10 to 1/15 hp will be in place prior to any purchase.

[Rhodes19]

Originally Posted by chrssprngs

So.... what do you recommend that I do use? And in what sequence. Anybody?

Water change = decrease nitrates. 50% wc = 50% decrease nitrates. You can also use macro algae in your media rack with an under water light. I believe In Tank sells them as well.

[aukerda]

I'm thinking I might want to add some more flow to my BC14. I currently have a maxi jet 900 for the return pump with the stock return. I was thinking of adding the hydor flo water deflector on the output just to randomize the flow, and possibly a koralia 1 for extra flow. First; Do I want more flow? My plan is that this will be a mixed reef tank, but my exact stock hasn't been set in stone yet. Also; I like the look of the vortech mp10, but is it overkill for the BC14?

[chrssprngs]

Originally Posted by aukerda

I'm thinking I might want to add some more flow to my BC14. I currently have a maxi jet 900 for the return pump with the stock return. I was thinking of adding the hydor flo water deflector on the output just to randomize the flow, and possibly a koralia 1 for extra flow. First; Do I want more flow? My plan is that this will be a mixed reef tank, but my exact stock hasn't been set in stone yet. Also; I like the look of the vortech mp10, but is it overkill for the BC14?

Really depends on the goal. At the least a koralia nano would work for just about anything you might be doing.

[Jacwil]

We just got a BC 14...been up and running for about a month. I did all the typical mods. Yesterday I took the Hydor Flo off..it just restricts the flow too much, even with the MJ 900 upgrade. I also have a Koralia Nano, but when installing< broke the peg on the back of it. What a horrible design on the nano...I will be getting a K 1 today.