Bio Cube Owner's Thread - Page 14

Rhodes19 · 03/16/2010, 10:23 AM

R Jay,

Thanks for sharing your thought process on T5/MH. I've been waffling between the 2 for a while. Good buy and good choice and good planning for the future.

JOHN4AVIATION,

Its not so much watts per gallon any more as it is the amount of light penetration. Watts per gallon was based on the old fluorescent (T 12 I think) bulbs and now with the different lighting systems out there for use (each putting out different amount of light per watts) Par at certain depths are a better measurement even thought manufacture res don't list it.

r_jay · 03/16/2010, 03:52 PM

[QUOTE=inTankLLC;16778468]Yes the Rio 6hf pump fits. Very popular pump for the BC29

I may have to get one of those, 350gph is impressive for the size, and only 15watts, that's decent.

JHall651 · 03/16/2010, 06:06 PM

I got one on order. Because I will have the extra flow I have purchased a Y fitting for the return nozzle and I plan on pointing one down and back so that it puts some flow behind the LR and the other in normal position in and towards the surface. I am going to use the stock pump to mix my saltwater. Seems like a win win situation. I will keep you posted on how it works out.

r_jay · 03/16/2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JHall651

I got one on order. Because I will have the extra flow I have purchased a Y fitting for the return nozzle and I plan on pointing one down and back so that it puts some flow behind the LR and the other in normal position in and towards the surface. I am going to use the stock pump to mix my saltwater. Seems like a win win situation. I will keep you posted on how it works out.

Sweet! I hate paying for shipping so I will check out some LFS' around here.

JHall651 · 03/16/2010, 06:49 PM

I know I feel the same way. Especially when it comes to something as simple as a power head but with that being said... Good Luck! I had trouble even finding mine online. Every one was sold out. But after I bought mine I did find a few that had gotten a few back in stock. So hopefully you will have some luck. Let me know. If you do you will probable be able to get your before I even get mine. I should be getting mine in the mail thurs. or fri.

r_jay · 03/18/2010, 01:41 PM

By the way let me know how the new pump works out for you as I continue my search.

paja4 · 03/18/2010, 02:39 PM

I used to own a biocube 14, it was a descent tank. I removed the stock pump, and re[placed it with a Maxi-Jet 1200 for much needed flow. I removed the media and replaced this compartment with rubble rock. I also had a modifies Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer in there as well. The fans were pretty noisy. from what I recall, but the lighting was sufficient. I kept mainly Hot Zoanthis, and Ricordia in there with some Hammer and torch lps for some movement. Great little tank Altogethr. I'm going to try and find sd card with pics, because it was definateky wortghy of NTOTM!

Bongo Shrimp · 03/18/2010, 03:08 PM

Well here it is- My LED upgrade from nanotuners:

I'll update you once I get it hooked up to my RKE.

Xgame2k · 03/18/2010, 04:23 PM

are the whites xr-e or q5? and are the drivers meanwell?

Bongo Shrimp · 03/18/2010, 04:39 PM

The whites are XR E and yes they are meanwell drivers.

r_jay · 03/21/2010, 01:44 PM

Awesome! your's is the first I have seen on a Biocube! Did you send the top in or you install yourself?

Bongo Shrimp · 03/21/2010, 04:27 PM

What I did was pay for a bare hood and have them install it for me. They ripped out the stock PCs and only charged me for the hood its self. I also got the Silent X fans and let me just say that when I first turn them on (no joke) I had to look at them to be sure they were actually on.

r_jay · 03/21/2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

What I did was pay for a bare hood and have them install it for me. They ripped out the stock PCs and only charged me for the hood its self. I also got the Silent X fans and let me just say that when I first turn them on (no joke) I had to look at them to be sure they were actually on.

That is pretty sweet! Post some pics soon soon cause I really want to see this hood in action!

fstar25 · 03/21/2010, 07:01 PM

AAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! seeing that is making me freak out. Mine are still a week away. Probably going to look just about like that. Have you ran them yet? what do you think?

Bongo Shrimp · 03/21/2010, 07:02 PM

Well I don't have a shot of the hood itself running but here's a few shots of the tank with the LEDs running at 60%:

I'll take a shot of the actual LEDs running later.

fstar25 · 03/21/2010, 07:03 PM

That is all I have to say about that!

Bongo Shrimp · 03/21/2010, 07:09 PM

Thanks

r_jay · 03/21/2010, 08:18 PM

AWESOME! B-E-A-U-TIFAL!!! That brain is gorgeous, what is it exactly? Also what camera do you use for your pictures?

Bongo Shrimp · 03/21/2010, 08:27 PM

Thanks. I don't know a specific name for the brain other than that it may be aussie. I feel like the FTS is incomplete though cause my red plate coral is in rehab from tissue loss. But anyways, I use a Nikon D80.

r_jay · 03/21/2010, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

Thanks. I don't know a specific name for the brain other than that it may be aussie. I feel like the FTS is incomplete though cause my red plate coral is in rehab from tissue loss. But anyways, I use a Nikon D80.

Great thank you for the info, fun stuff, I stared at your bongo shrimp for what seemed like forever! I love this hobby!

Bongo Shrimp · 03/21/2010, 09:41 PM

Haha thanks. I'll keep you guys updated with the lights. For now I am going to be pushing the lights up 10% each week until I get to 100% intensity. This way I don't melt anything.

JHall651 · 03/21/2010, 10:57 PM

I got my Rio 6HF installed and it fits good as long as you remove the plastic grate piece on the front intake side. It is just a tad bit louder than stock but I feel that it is worth it. I have a Y fitting coming of my return and the added flow works great with it.

Xgame2k · 03/21/2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

Haha thanks. I'll keep you guys updated with the lights. For now I am going to be pushing the lights up 10% each week until I get to 100% intensity. This way I don't melt anything.

How much did you get it for?

r_jay · 03/22/2010, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHall651

I got my Rio 6HF installed and it fits good as long as you remove the plastic grate piece on the front intake side. It is just a tad bit louder than stock but I feel that it is worth it. I have a Y fitting coming of my return and the added flow works great with it.

I added a hydor rotating deflector so I am wondering if the rio will shoot water out the top of my tank when the deflector points up... this will be interesting, lol. I should be able to pick it up at the LFS on thursday so that will be fun. Is the grate just glued in like the other biocube parts, i.e. was it easy to remove?

Also someone PM'd me about eggcrate but went to my email and I don't know who they are, but to answer the question egg-crate is available at most home-improvement places in the lighting department.

Bongo Shrimp · 03/22/2010, 02:01 PM

Let's just say it was a lot more than a biocube.

03/16/2010, 03:52 PM	#327
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	[QUOTE=inTankLLC;16778468]Yes the Rio 6hf pump fits. Very popular pump for the BC29 I may have to get one of those, 350gph is impressive for the size, and only 15watts, that's decent. __________________ I'm doing SCIENCE! Current Tank Info: 65G AGA RR, Nova xtreme pro 36" T5's, Bubble Magus NAC7 (dry in garagetear). 29g Biocube, InTank-Mediabasket+Fuge, mini T5 (refuge light), LEDs! (rapidled kit) MP10

03/16/2010, 06:49 PM	#330
JHall651 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 278	I know I feel the same way. Especially when it comes to something as simple as a power head but with that being said... Good Luck! I had trouble even finding mine online. Every one was sold out. But after I bought mine I did find a few that had gotten a few back in stock. So hopefully you will have some luck. Let me know. If you do you will probable be able to get your before I even get mine. I should be getting mine in the mail thurs. or fri. Last edited by JHall651; 03/16/2010 at 07:20 PM.

03/18/2010, 01:41 PM	#331
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	By the way let me know how the new pump works out for you as I continue my search. __________________ I'm doing SCIENCE! Current Tank Info: 65G AGA RR, Nova xtreme pro 36" T5's, Bubble Magus NAC7 (dry in garagetear). 29g Biocube, InTank-Mediabasket+Fuge, mini T5 (refuge light), LEDs! (rapidled kit) MP10

03/18/2010, 02:39 PM	#332
paja4 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 75	Biocube I used to own a biocube 14, it was a descent tank. I removed the stock pump, and re[placed it with a Maxi-Jet 1200 for much needed flow. I removed the media and replaced this compartment with rubble rock. I also had a modifies Sapphire Aquatics Skimmer in there as well. The fans were pretty noisy. from what I recall, but the lighting was sufficient. I kept mainly Hot Zoanthis, and Ricordia in there with some Hammer and torch lps for some movement. Great little tank Altogethr. I'm going to try and find sd card with pics, because it was definateky wortghy of NTOTM!

03/18/2010, 03:08 PM	#333
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Well here it is- My LED upgrade from nanotuners: I'll update you once I get it hooked up to my RKE. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/16/2010, 10:23 AM	#326
Rhodes19 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 971	R Jay, Thanks for sharing your thought process on T5/MH. I've been waffling between the 2 for a while. Good buy and good choice and good planning for the future. JOHN4AVIATION, Its not so much watts per gallon any more as it is the amount of light penetration. Watts per gallon was based on the old fluorescent (T 12 I think) bulbs and now with the different lighting systems out there for use (each putting out different amount of light per watts) Par at certain depths are a better measurement even thought manufacture res don't list it.

03/16/2010, 06:06 PM	#328
JHall651 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 278	I got one on order. Because I will have the extra flow I have purchased a Y fitting for the return nozzle and I plan on pointing one down and back so that it puts some flow behind the LR and the other in normal position in and towards the surface. I am going to use the stock pump to mix my saltwater. Seems like a win win situation. I will keep you posted on how it works out.

03/18/2010, 04:23 PM	#334
Xgame2k Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 786	are the whites xr-e or q5? and are the drivers meanwell?

03/18/2010, 04:39 PM	#335
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	The whites are XR E and yes they are meanwell drivers. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/21/2010, 01:44 PM	#336
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	Awesome! your's is the first I have seen on a Biocube! Did you send the top in or you install yourself? __________________ I'm doing SCIENCE! Current Tank Info: 65G AGA RR, Nova xtreme pro 36" T5's, Bubble Magus NAC7 (dry in garagetear). 29g Biocube, InTank-Mediabasket+Fuge, mini T5 (refuge light), LEDs! (rapidled kit) MP10

03/21/2010, 04:27 PM	#337
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	What I did was pay for a bare hood and have them install it for me. They ripped out the stock PCs and only charged me for the hood its self. I also got the Silent X fans and let me just say that when I first turn them on (no joke) I had to look at them to be sure they were actually on. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/21/2010, 07:01 PM	#339
fstar25 Getting there Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 884	AAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! seeing that is making me freak out. Mine are still a week away. Probably going to look just about like that. Have you ran them yet? what do you think? __________________ The only thing I know for sure is nothing! Carrie, why do you want someone in need to die? -iCam Current Tank Info: 29G BioCube with LED lighting, media basket, fuge (chamber 2), MJ1200 return pump, K nano & K 1 power heads, 32# LR, ~2" SB

03/21/2010, 07:02 PM	#340
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Well I don't have a shot of the hood itself running but here's a few shots of the tank with the LEDs running at 60%: I'll take a shot of the actual LEDs running later. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/21/2010, 07:03 PM	#341
fstar25 Getting there Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 884	That is all I have to say about that! __________________ The only thing I know for sure is nothing! Carrie, why do you want someone in need to die? -iCam Current Tank Info: 29G BioCube with LED lighting, media basket, fuge (chamber 2), MJ1200 return pump, K nano & K 1 power heads, 32# LR, ~2" SB

03/21/2010, 07:09 PM	#342
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Thanks __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/21/2010, 08:18 PM	#343
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	AWESOME! B-E-A-U-TIFAL!!! That brain is gorgeous, what is it exactly? Also what camera do you use for your pictures? __________________ I'm doing SCIENCE! Current Tank Info: 65G AGA RR, Nova xtreme pro 36" T5's, Bubble Magus NAC7 (dry in garagetear). 29g Biocube, InTank-Mediabasket+Fuge, mini T5 (refuge light), LEDs! (rapidled kit) MP10

03/21/2010, 08:27 PM	#344
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Thanks. I don't know a specific name for the brain other than that it may be aussie. I feel like the FTS is incomplete though cause my red plate coral is in rehab from tissue loss. But anyways, I use a Nikon D80. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/21/2010, 09:41 PM	#346
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Haha thanks. I'll keep you guys updated with the lights. For now I am going to be pushing the lights up 10% each week until I get to 100% intensity. This way I don't melt anything. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/21/2010, 10:57 PM	#347
JHall651 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 278	I got my Rio 6HF installed and it fits good as long as you remove the plastic grate piece on the front intake side. It is just a tad bit louder than stock but I feel that it is worth it. I have a Y fitting coming of my return and the added flow works great with it.

03/22/2010, 02:01 PM	#350
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Let's just say it was a lot more than a biocube. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project