Bio Cube Owner's Thread - Page 20

Rhodes19 · 05/16/2011, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by NETSECPRO

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!

I got some from newegg and from radio shack. HTH

Matsu49 · 05/17/2011, 12:21 AM

Wow, some of you guys have amazing setups with great creativity.

N+D frags · 05/17/2011, 07:03 AM

hi guys and girls what is your thoughts on using a bio cube as a frag tank?

Rhodes19 · 05/17/2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by N+D frags

hi guys and girls what is your thoughts on using a bio cube as a frag tank?

It would work. Good for softies and some lps but I would update the lighting to MH or LED if you are going to use it for a lps or sps frag tank. You'll need to take into consideration the water quality if you are going with lps and sps. HTH

Tschupe · 05/17/2011, 02:08 PM

Need a little help. I got the rio 6hf for my 29, can you guys tell/show me how you installed it. I can't get it to fit lol. Thanks

r_jay · 06/02/2011, 07:31 AM

It was a bit of a pain for me, you have to take out the divider that is there for the sponge, be careful as I tore a hole in the plastic divider to the dt when I did it.

r_jay · 06/02/2011, 07:42 AM

BOWIEREEFER! Where did you get that awesome acrylic Top off container!? I am jealous how much does it hold like 2-3 gallons?

sean112280 · 06/02/2011, 08:07 PM

who else has the Biocube 8 gal? I would love to see them, and what mods to it did you do? I have a stock 8gal, I need to buy the lights as all I have working are the moonlights. I have it setup right now as a QT. I want to turn it into a softy tank. Thanks for any input.

sean112280 · 06/04/2011, 04:56 PM

Anyone?

firebirdude · 06/04/2011, 06:23 PM

Might have better luck on nano-reef.
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showforum=35

and specifically
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=180788

Here's someone with a BC8
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=267623

Another
http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=258503

sean112280 · 06/04/2011, 07:31 PM

Thank you!

inthatg00d · 06/05/2011, 10:18 PM

Hello everyone
I am not satisfied with my rock work
I feel that there is lots of space in the back
and I also have green hair looking algae growing everywhere
tank been running for 2 weeks no fish in there yet

What do u suggest for LR i have some extra rocks and what should I do about the algae

Thank u

inthatg00d · 06/05/2011, 10:18 PM

how do i up;oad pictures to here?

RedStangGA · 06/06/2011, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by inthatg00d

how do i up;oad pictures to here?

Pretty sure most people upload onto an image sharing website and then link back to it in the post.

firebirdude · 06/06/2011, 07:36 AM

http://imageshack.us/
No registration required. Quick. Easy.

BowieReefer84 · 06/06/2011, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r_jay

BOWIEREEFER! Where did you get that awesome acrylic Top off container!? I am jealous how much does it hold like 2-3 gallons?

Holds about 5 gallons. A local acrylic guy built it for me. $60 to do the same thing as a $5 bucket, but the fiance would not be fond having a "gray lowe's bucket" sitting out all the time.

Thanks

firebirdude · 06/06/2011, 12:54 PM

hahaha true. Looks sweet.

I just use a clear storage container that holds about ~4 gallons. Lasts about ~8 days.

inthatg00d · 06/06/2011, 09:54 PM

I bought the media basket from inTank but it is too small for my 2nd room (biocube 14)
the water flows around it. anyone had the same problem and how did they fix it?

cody6766 · 06/06/2011, 10:42 PM

BioCubes don't make bad frag tanks. I have a 14g that is currently serving zoanthid frag duty. I have a split single layer rack with a large handful of frags on discs sitting on them. It's nice becuse it's semi-stable and self contained.

PurpleMonkey · 06/07/2011, 11:52 AM

Hi everyone, entering the addiction with a BC29. Slowly gathering what I'll need to get going. Rock is on order.. will keep you posted.

Plans: Get it running, perc or occ to start, some zoas/softies, and anemone... (gbta or rbta)...

RedStangGA · 06/07/2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PurpleMonkey

Hi everyone, entering the addiction with a BC29. Slowly gathering what I'll need to get going. Rock is on order.. will keep you posted.

Plans: Get it running, perc or occ to start, some zoas/softies, and anemone... (gbta or rbta)...

Research is good! Most everyone ditches the bioballs and either buys or makes a media basket. Some use skimmers, others don't. I'm sure your research has or will lead you to add an anemone after the tank is well established though some have had success adding one right away according to my research.

Good luck and post pics in a build thread!

Hextall · 06/22/2011, 11:56 AM

Hi, I think this is the right thread to ask (rather than start a new one). I just filled up my BC29 with tap water to leak test last night, and followed the instructions that came with it: filled it to the bottom of the top plastic molding on the tank, then turned the pump on.

But the water level in chamber 3 didn't drop down to be between the min/max window... it's about 1/4" of the way down from top of that chamber, and above this window.

Did I put too much water in? Does this matter?

I assume it's important to mark the water level with it running so I can top off with RODI after some evaporates... just want to make sure the water level is in a good spot before marking it.

firebirdude · 06/22/2011, 12:15 PM

The min and max markings are meaningless. As long as there's enough water in chamber 3 to prevent the return pump from sucking in air, you're fine. On the flip side, the chamber can be filled all the way to the top without issue. I think they recommend the level be in that zone to allow the water to free fall through the bio balls in chamber 2. As you've probably read, bio balls are worthless and collect debris. Ditch them and increase your water capacity.

Use the little window to help you judge how much top-off water to add. Fill it to the top of the window, then track how long it takes to evaporate down to the min line. 3 days. 5 days. 7 days. Whatever. Then refill with distilled water until you're at the top of the window again. If you find that this much fluctuation affects salinity too much (no clue if there'd be any measurable swing at all), then make a mark on the window 2 inches from the top and use that as your max.

Rhodes19 · 06/22/2011, 01:57 PM

Ditto. I don't even use the windows. I'll fill my BC 14 to about 1/2 - 1" below the top and keep it in that range. If I hear a waterfall, I know its time to top off again.

Hextall · 06/22/2011, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by firebirdude

As you've probably read, bio balls are worthless and collect debris. Ditch them and increase your water capacity.

Already ditched and I'm UPS-tracking the ordered media baskets.

Thanks for the replies... I was worried that maybe my stock pump is defective and wasn't pumping as fast as it should to lower the water in chamber 3 to be within the window.

After all the initial purchases and while I'm waiting for the cycle to complete, I'll research upgrading the pump and powerheads.

05/17/2011, 02:08 PM	#480
Tschupe Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: chandler, AZ Posts: 1,144	Need a little help. I got the rio 6hf for my 29, can you guys tell/show me how you installed it. I can't get it to fit lol. Thanks __________________ TIM Current Tank Info: 29 biocube. Rkl with alc. mp-10. DIY CREE LEDs. Tunze 9002. 10 gallon with kessil 150 ocean blue

06/02/2011, 07:31 AM	#481
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	It was a bit of a pain for me, you have to take out the divider that is there for the sponge, be careful as I tore a hole in the plastic divider to the dt when I did it. __________________ 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

06/02/2011, 07:42 AM	#482
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	BOWIEREEFER! Where did you get that awesome acrylic Top off container!? I am jealous how much does it hold like 2-3 gallons? __________________ 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 Last edited by r_jay; 06/02/2011 at 08:04 AM.

06/06/2011, 10:42 PM	#494
cody6766 Super Best Friends! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 3,772	BioCubes don't make bad frag tanks. I have a 14g that is currently serving zoanthid frag duty. I have a split single layer rack with a large handful of frags on discs sitting on them. It's nice becuse it's semi-stable and self contained. __________________ "The moral is the chosen, not the forced; the understood, not the obeyed. The moral is the rational, and reason accepts no commandments." - John Galt Current Tank Info: Cadlights 60G Arisan II mixed reef with 2x MP40s and 24" ATI

05/17/2011, 12:21 AM	#477
Matsu49 Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 13	Wow, some of you guys have amazing setups with great creativity.

05/17/2011, 07:03 AM	#478
N+D frags Registered Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 57	hi guys and girls what is your thoughts on using a bio cube as a frag tank?

06/02/2011, 08:07 PM	#483
sean112280 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Stewart, GA Posts: 143	who else has the Biocube 8 gal? I would love to see them, and what mods to it did you do? I have a stock 8gal, I need to buy the lights as all I have working are the moonlights. I have it setup right now as a QT. I want to turn it into a softy tank. Thanks for any input.

06/04/2011, 04:56 PM	#484
sean112280 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Stewart, GA Posts: 143	Anyone?

06/04/2011, 06:23 PM	#485
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	Might have better luck on nano-reef. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showforum=35 and specifically http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=180788 Here's someone with a BC8 http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=267623 Another http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=258503

06/04/2011, 07:31 PM	#486
sean112280 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Stewart, GA Posts: 143	Thank you!

06/05/2011, 10:18 PM	#487
inthatg00d Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 9	Hello everyone I am not satisfied with my rock work I feel that there is lots of space in the back and I also have green hair looking algae growing everywhere tank been running for 2 weeks no fish in there yet What do u suggest for LR i have some extra rocks and what should I do about the algae Thank u

06/05/2011, 10:18 PM	#488
inthatg00d Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 9	how do i up;oad pictures to here?

06/06/2011, 07:36 AM	#490
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	http://imageshack.us/ No registration required. Quick. Easy.

06/06/2011, 12:54 PM	#492
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	hahaha true. Looks sweet. I just use a clear storage container that holds about ~4 gallons. Lasts about ~8 days.

06/06/2011, 09:54 PM	#493
inthatg00d Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 9	I bought the media basket from inTank but it is too small for my 2nd room (biocube 14) the water flows around it. anyone had the same problem and how did they fix it?

06/07/2011, 11:52 AM	#495
PurpleMonkey Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 78	Hi everyone, entering the addiction with a BC29. Slowly gathering what I'll need to get going. Rock is on order.. will keep you posted. Plans: Get it running, perc or occ to start, some zoas/softies, and anemone... (gbta or rbta)...

06/22/2011, 11:56 AM	#497
Hextall Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 327	Hi, I think this is the right thread to ask (rather than start a new one). I just filled up my BC29 with tap water to leak test last night, and followed the instructions that came with it: filled it to the bottom of the top plastic molding on the tank, then turned the pump on. But the water level in chamber 3 didn't drop down to be between the min/max window... it's about 1/4" of the way down from top of that chamber, and above this window. Did I put too much water in? Does this matter? I assume it's important to mark the water level with it running so I can top off with RODI after some evaporates... just want to make sure the water level is in a good spot before marking it.

06/22/2011, 12:15 PM	#498
firebirdude User and Abuser Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,836	The min and max markings are meaningless. As long as there's enough water in chamber 3 to prevent the return pump from sucking in air, you're fine. On the flip side, the chamber can be filled all the way to the top without issue. I think they recommend the level be in that zone to allow the water to free fall through the bio balls in chamber 2. As you've probably read, bio balls are worthless and collect debris. Ditch them and increase your water capacity. Use the little window to help you judge how much top-off water to add. Fill it to the top of the window, then track how long it takes to evaporate down to the min line. 3 days. 5 days. 7 days. Whatever. Then refill with distilled water until you're at the top of the window again. If you find that this much fluctuation affects salinity too much (no clue if there'd be any measurable swing at all), then make a mark on the window 2 inches from the top and use that as your max.

06/22/2011, 01:57 PM	#499
Rhodes19 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 971	Ditto. I don't even use the windows. I'll fill my BC 14 to about 1/2 - 1" below the top and keep it in that range. If I hear a waterfall, I know its time to top off again.