Bio Cube Owner's Thread - Page 19

firebirdude · 01/26/2011, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by r_jay

the entire back of the tank is glass, it's just painted black... and i am pretty sure its not tempered... but i would confirm first with oceanic or someone that's done it.

Nope. Not tempered. But take extreme care. It's not a cheap tank to replace if you crack/chip the glass while drilling.

And I did the stand sump in my 29g.

http://www.brevardareareefsociety.co...ut-29g-Biocube!!

RiffRaff · 01/26/2011, 04:24 PM

just got off the phone with Brian at oceanic about my really dull moon lights and he said he could either be the transformer or something in the bulbs going out. He said those are the two major causes for them to dull out. He then said he'll send me both of them and if that doesn't fix it that we can troubleshoot from there. But regardless he's sending me the new ones for free. Thought that was pretty cool of them

Fishinfool · 01/27/2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jb61264

Maybe I'm reading your post incorrectly, but if you're talking about adding live rock to chamber #2, I would recommend against it. Keep all your live rock in the display tank, putting it in chamber #2 doesn't give you any extra benefit (versus just having it all in the DT) and it can become a bit of a maintenance hassles if a bunch of deitritus builds up in that chamber.

I modified chamber #1 by pulling out the false bottom and dremmeling out the "grate" portioin but leaving the main "frame" and replacing it so I could add a heater AND still use the filter that slides in the grooves in chamber #1...when I did this, there was SO much deitritus buildup at the bottom of the chamber, I was a bit shocked...can you say high nitrates?

I popped the grate off and just slid two filters into the groves. When I do my water changes I use the siphon hose and suck all the gunk from the bottom of chamber one. I then put the siphon hose where the blue filter goes in chamber 3 and I'm able to suck all the gunk build up from the bottom of chamber 2 as well. I have cut-to-fit filter sock material in the grate of chamber 2 I rinse every week with my water change as well. No need for a chaeto ball there as I have a sump

Fishinfool · 01/27/2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firebirdude

Nope. Not tempered. But take extreme care. It's not a cheap tank to replace if you crack/chip the glass while drilling.

And I did the stand sump in my 29g.

http://www.brevardareareefsociety.co...ut-29g-Biocube!!

Very nice setup!!

aquaenthusiast · 01/27/2011, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishinfool

Very nice setup!!

+1

firebirdude · 01/28/2011, 06:38 AM

Thanks

Fishinfool · 01/30/2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JOHN4AVIATION

I think the nano Koralia is more than enough for a 29gl. Unless you want unhappy coral with a higher water current.

I have two f the Koralia 425s on wavemaker mode with my reefkeeper and my corals love it!!

Fishinfool · 01/30/2011, 09:41 AM

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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.

So what intensity are you set at now with the RKE ALC module? I'm at 40% with my Cool white and 50% with my Royal Blue. I'm kinda scared to go any higher lol

Fishinfool · 01/30/2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MPevine11

hahaha graduation money

Sweet!! It's nice to finally see everything up and running. I'm glad you found something to go in the first chamber instead of the second like we were trying to figure out. Glad I could inspire your sump build!

orejitas123 · 02/01/2011, 11:07 AM

hey im new to this have no idea how to work this website and need help with my tanks if anyone is able and willing to help me out plzz message me thanks

stewartms · 05/08/2011, 10:14 PM

Just got a 29 Bio Cube and am wanting to know if there is a way to run the skimmer and still be able to keep the filter cartridge.

r_jay · 05/09/2011, 05:00 PM

you could easily put a cpr backpak 2 in the first chamber and still run the filter.

IMO though, the bc29 is small enough there is no point to a skimmer as long as you do water changes and if you dont stock it with: a tang, 4 clowns, 5 firefish, and a bunch of damsels. Also those BC filters are seriously overpriced and of lower quality than if you just got a bag of chemipure elite and some poly-filter material.

ok, rant over. :-)

firebirdude · 05/09/2011, 05:21 PM

StevieT media rack. Research it.

stewartms · 05/09/2011, 06:11 PM

Thanks for the repies.... How did you get my stocking list? LOL

twelvebeer · 05/10/2011, 01:47 PM

When people say to pop out the divider in the first section do you push it down or pry it up somehow?

firebirdude · 05/10/2011, 02:48 PM

Either will work. Easier to push down I guess. Just break it free from it's silicone.

Rhodes19 · 05/11/2011, 06:04 AM

I pushed it down with a long screwdriver and then used the screwdriver to pull it out. Wasn't hard to do.

RedStangGA · 05/11/2011, 07:09 AM

Hello all! I bought a used BC29 a couple of months ago and I'm sloooowly getting everything I need. Dumped the bioballs. Have a heater and some nice dry rock. Stock lighting for now but will be running LED's if not by Christmas then immediately after

. Have a Koralia 425 and a Hydor Pico 1200 for the return. Heard mixed reviews on the Pico though. Will be ordering StevieT's media rack and using filter floss, chemi-pure elite, and purigen. No plans for a fuge at this time. A reefkeeper is in my future along with an ATO unit but those will probably both come after the tank is running.

Hope to have the cycle started by my birthday in July.

Rhodes19 · 05/11/2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RedStangGA

Hello all! I bought a used BC29 a couple of months ago and I'm sloooowly getting everything I need. Dumped the bioballs. Have a heater and some nice dry rock. Stock lighting for now but will be running LED's if not by Christmas then immediately after

. Have a Koralia 425 and a Hydor Pico 1200 for the return. Heard mixed reviews on the Pico though. Will be ordering StevieT's media rack and using filter floss, chemi-pure elite, and purigen. No plans for a fuge at this time. A reefkeeper is in my future along with an ATO unit but those will probably both come after the tank is running.

Hope to have the cycle started by my birthday in July.

Congrats on the BC 29 and welcome to RS.

Don't forget to post some pictures as you set your system up.

d-maz · 05/11/2011, 04:15 PM

I'm going to pickup a BC14 by the end of the week. This all came on kind of sudden and this thread is way too long to read the whole thing. What are a few of the most popular upgrades for a 14? Flow would probably be my first upgrade. Which pump fits and works the best? I'll probably have a few small fish and maybe some zoas.

firebirdude · 05/11/2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by d-maz

I'm going to pickup a BC14 by the end of the week. This all came on kind of sudden and this thread is way too long to read the whole thing. What are a few of the most popular upgrades for a 14? Flow would probably be my first upgrade. Which pump fits and works the best? I'll probably have a few small fish and maybe some zoas.

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/BioCube-14_c15.htm

As for return pump, maybe it's just my opinion, but the SLOWER the better. The longer water stays in your filtration area, the better. If you want flow in your tank, buy a Korilla.

BowieReefer84 · 05/11/2011, 07:08 PM

I'll play.

29gal biocube
DRY
- Removed false floor chamber 1, and put in a rena smartheater.
- Mediarack chamber 2 with filterfloss on top, chemi, and purigen.
- Tunze Nano skimmer chamber 2.
- Stock return pump chamber 3.
- Vortech MP10.
- 2 BRS Doser Pumps w/ Bionic.
- Tunze ATO.
- LED's 12 xpg whites and 12 xre royal blues on dimmer w/ upgraded fans. (rapidled.com is awesome)

LIVESTOCK
- O. Clown pair.
- Sixline.
- Blue/green chromi.
- Yellow watchman.
- Fireshrimp.
- ceriths, nassarius, hermits.
- about 30lb's LR.

Pictures:

P1010065 by mteske1, on Flickr

P1010045 by mteske1, on Flickr

P1010037 by mteske1, on Flickr

P1010061 by mteske1, on Flickr

P1010033 by mteske1, on Flickr

P1010035 by mteske1, on Flickr

Let me know if you have any questions!
Mike

BowieReefer84 · 05/11/2011, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stewartms

Just got a 29 Bio Cube and am wanting to know if there is a way to run the skimmer and still be able to keep the filter cartridge.

The tunze nano skimmer fits in the second chamber w/ the stevie t skimate cup. You can even fit this skimmer AND the mediarack. I have mine set up this way. Constant water level is a must with this skimmer though...

BowieReefer84 · 05/11/2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RiffRaff

Anyone else have problems with really dull moon lights on their tank? Ive had mine up and running for three years an now my moonlights won't even make it to the bottom of the tank. I've tried emailing and calling oceanic but they apparently don't like to return messages. Anyone else had this and hoe do you remedy that?

My moonlights never worked. Not even when it was brand new out of the box... sorry.

NETSECPRO · 05/15/2011, 06:42 PM

Anyone knw where to get more reliable fans for a 14 gallon? I've had to replace both of mine twice in a little over a year.

Thanks!

01/26/2011, 04:24 PM	#452
RiffRaff Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 1,120	just got off the phone with Brian at oceanic about my really dull moon lights and he said he could either be the transformer or something in the bulbs going out. He said those are the two major causes for them to dull out. He then said he'll send me both of them and if that doesn't fix it that we can troubleshoot from there. But regardless he's sending me the new ones for free. Thought that was pretty cool of them __________________ reefin ain't cheatin Current Tank Info: 72 gal bowfront

02/01/2011, 11:07 AM	#460
orejitas123 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 1	help hey im new to this have no idea how to work this website and need help with my tanks if anyone is able and willing to help me out plzz message me thanks

05/09/2011, 05:00 PM	#462
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	you could easily put a cpr backpak 2 in the first chamber and still run the filter. IMO though, the bc29 is small enough there is no point to a skimmer as long as you do water changes and if you dont stock it with: a tang, 4 clowns, 5 firefish, and a bunch of damsels. Also those BC filters are seriously overpriced and of lower quality than if you just got a bag of chemipure elite and some poly-filter material. ok, rant over. :-) __________________ 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

05/11/2011, 04:15 PM	#470
d-maz Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 539	I'm going to pickup a BC14 by the end of the week. This all came on kind of sudden and this thread is way too long to read the whole thing. What are a few of the most popular upgrades for a 14? Flow would probably be my first upgrade. Which pump fits and works the best? I'll probably have a few small fish and maybe some zoas. __________________ Forever saving for the next purchase. Current Tank Info: 90g,w/ 30g sump,SRO1000,2-6105s, Radion Gen2s

01/28/2011, 06:38 AM	#456
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	Thanks

05/08/2011, 10:14 PM	#461
stewartms Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jacksonville Florida / Bay Area California Posts: 110	Just got a 29 Bio Cube and am wanting to know if there is a way to run the skimmer and still be able to keep the filter cartridge.

05/09/2011, 05:21 PM	#463
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	StevieT media rack. Research it.

05/09/2011, 06:11 PM	#464
stewartms Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Jacksonville Florida / Bay Area California Posts: 110	Thanks for the repies.... How did you get my stocking list? LOL

05/10/2011, 01:47 PM	#465
twelvebeer Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 48	When people say to pop out the divider in the first section do you push it down or pry it up somehow?

05/10/2011, 02:48 PM	#466
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	Either will work. Easier to push down I guess. Just break it free from it's silicone.

05/11/2011, 06:04 AM	#467
Rhodes19 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 971	I pushed it down with a long screwdriver and then used the screwdriver to pull it out. Wasn't hard to do.

05/11/2011, 07:09 AM	#468
RedStangGA Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Winter Garden, FL Posts: 1,052	Hello all! I bought a used BC29 a couple of months ago and I'm sloooowly getting everything I need. Dumped the bioballs. Have a heater and some nice dry rock. Stock lighting for now but will be running LED's if not by Christmas then immediately after . Have a Koralia 425 and a Hydor Pico 1200 for the return. Heard mixed reviews on the Pico though. Will be ordering StevieT's media rack and using filter floss, chemi-pure elite, and purigen. No plans for a fuge at this time. A reefkeeper is in my future along with an ATO unit but those will probably both come after the tank is running. Hope to have the cycle started by my birthday in July.

05/11/2011, 07:08 PM	#472
BowieReefer84 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maryland, 21075 Posts: 409	I'll play. 29gal biocube DRY - Removed false floor chamber 1, and put in a rena smartheater. - Mediarack chamber 2 with filterfloss on top, chemi, and purigen. - Tunze Nano skimmer chamber 2. - Stock return pump chamber 3. - Vortech MP10. - 2 BRS Doser Pumps w/ Bionic. - Tunze ATO. - LED's 12 xpg whites and 12 xre royal blues on dimmer w/ upgraded fans. (rapidled.com is awesome) LIVESTOCK - O. Clown pair. - Sixline. - Blue/green chromi. - Yellow watchman. - Fireshrimp. - ceriths, nassarius, hermits. - about 30lb's LR. Pictures: P1010065 by mteske1, on Flickr P1010045 by mteske1, on Flickr P1010037 by mteske1, on Flickr P1010061 by mteske1, on Flickr P1010033 by mteske1, on Flickr P1010035 by mteske1, on Flickr Let me know if you have any questions! Mike

05/15/2011, 06:42 PM	#475
NETSECPRO Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 153	Anyone knw where to get more reliable fans for a 14 gallon? I've had to replace both of mine twice in a little over a year. Thanks!