Bio Cube Owner's Thread - Page 40

RANGER69 · 04/01/2009, 10:49 AM

lol

jerryvan · 04/01/2009, 02:39 PM

Hello--I am new to this forum but I have read a lot of it. I am new to the 29 Bio Cube but I have a 120 reef going for about 3 yrs. I am planning on using this tank as a goby tank and put some frags in there. From my time with the 120 I am not going to hurry anything.
I added water about 2 weeks ago and added some rubble from my sump and last weekend I bought 150# of LR ($400.00 good deal) from a fellow getting out of the hobby. I put around 50# of it in the cube and that is as far as I got. I am going into the city on Sat. and hope to p/u some sand which I will put in the cube. I am planning on buying a Tunze 9002 in the future but am a little worried. I have a 9015 in my 120 and am not happy with the performance. Does anyone have any suggestions or advise or reviews.
I read that you should remove the false bottoms in sect.1&2 and maybe block off the bottom return hole. I should remove the Bio Balls and replace it with rubble in #2 section. I plan on putting the skimmer in there in the future. Is this correct.
I am having problems with bubbles in the tank from the pump. I switched the stock pump with a 1200 but that made it worse so I swithed back to the stock pump. The water level is correct.
I am planning on taking pictures soon and will post them. Any advise and suggestions will be helpful.----Jerry

chrismunn · 04/01/2009, 04:38 PM

ide like to see some one block off the bottom intake grate and turn the 1st chamber into a DSB.

btw, i think i recall a guy few pages back who had the 70w hqi upgrade in his hood and he was having trouble with the hood disforming...

jmadison · 04/01/2009, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrismunn
btw, i think i recall a guy few pages back who had the 70w hqi upgrade in his hood and he was having trouble with the hood disforming...

Think ive read that too!

BTW whens the split?

hotrod797 · 04/01/2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jerryvan
Hello--I am new to this forum but I have read a lot of it. I am new to the 29 Bio Cube but I have a 120 reef going for about 3 yrs. I am planning on using this tank as a goby tank and put some frags in there. From my time with the 120 I am not going to hurry anything.
I added water about 2 weeks ago and added some rubble from my sump and last weekend I bought 150# of LR ($400.00 good deal) from a fellow getting out of the hobby. I put around 50# of it in the cube and that is as far as I got. I am going into the city on Sat. and hope to p/u some sand which I will put in the cube. I am planning on buying a Tunze 9002 in the future but am a little worried. I have a 9015 in my 120 and am not happy with the performance. Does anyone have any suggestions or advise or reviews.
I read that you should remove the false bottoms in sect.1&2 and maybe block off the bottom return hole. I should remove the Bio Balls and replace it with rubble in #2 section. I plan on putting the skimmer in there in the future. Is this correct.
I am having problems with bubbles in the tank from the pump. I switched the stock pump with a 1200 but that made it worse so I swithed back to the stock pump. The water level is correct.
I am planning on taking pictures soon and will post them. Any advise and suggestions will be helpful.----Jerry

Defiantly get rid of the bio ball's they are nothing but trouble in the future, as for the skimmer I run the tunze 9002 DOC on mine and love it, it took about 2 weeks to break in and get dialed in, but now it works great and pulls lots of gross stuff out!! only thing is you do have to cut a couple small parts out of the wall to make it wide enough for the collection cup, but no big deal. I pulled both false floors out under chamber 1 is just a space that is a breeding ground for nitates, and chamber 2 had to be removed for the skimmer. As for your issue with bubbles, just raise your water level, the window in the side is pretty much useless, I keep my water almost to the top of the chamber, which is also a must with the tunze skimmer. This is all from my personal experience, I'm sure others have other opinions, but for what its worth I hope this helps!!

basser1 · 04/01/2009, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrismunn
ide like to see some one block off the bottom intake grate and turn the 1st chamber into a DSB.

btw, i think i recall a guy few pages back who had the 70w hqi upgrade in his hood and he was having trouble with the hood disforming...

If you'll go to page 6 of this thread and scroll down, you'll see pics of my tank. I have the nano-tuners 150w hqi upgrade in my hood and I don't have any warping issues. I think the poster might have some air flow problems. When you cut power to the fans, things do get hot in a hurry, believe me I found out the hard way!

Also, you'll see I have a very DSB to accommodate a bluespot jawfish. It isn't deep enough to block the bottome intake grate, but it's pretty close.

On a side note, I really need to update my pics, I've done some major re-scaping since then!

jerryvan · 04/02/2009, 04:50 AM

Hello--Thanks Hot Rod. I will do those changes that you suggested this weekend. As for the bubbles they were there from day 1 (so the filter was not pluged) and last night I took out the filter between section 1 and 2 and the bubbles quit. I have seen on here that people have changed that filter but I am not sure how. It just seems to block a lot of water from getting through. Thanks Jerry

hotrod797 · 04/02/2009, 08:54 AM

yeah, the stock water filter's do hold A LOT back, most people will either remove the stock filter pull all the padding off dump the carbon out and then use the cut to fit filter pads, I went that route for a while, but now I just use a little filter floss, it seems to be least restrictive, works great and is cheap and easy to replace, I just float it in the top of chamber 1. One other thing I forgot to mention that I would HIGHLY recommend is in the bottom of chamber 3 there is a sponge, take it out, it is just like the bio balls when it comes to nitates, I pulled mine and that is where I now run my purigen packet. overall it can be a great tank, just needs a little modding!!

reefloverd1 · 04/02/2009, 02:16 PM

Do the 8gal cubes have a false bottom? I didn't even think to check on my last maintainence check.

sweetrav18 · 04/05/2009, 02:01 PM

does anyone have the contact information for oceanic? i need to have them send me some replacement fans since its under warranty still.

Allen77 · 04/05/2009, 02:08 PM

Call from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (CST) at:
800.255.4527 or 414.421.9670

Allen77 · 04/05/2009, 02:08 PM

Does anyone have submersible lights in the second chamber for refugium?

casualreefer · 04/05/2009, 03:09 PM

I just bought one and it isn't very bright IMO. There is probably something better to use. Also the thought of having a light underwater kinda freaks me out a little bit. The tanks is in my sons room so I decided to ditch the idea. I might try something else in the future though.

Allen77 · 04/05/2009, 05:16 PM

Where did you purchase the submersible light?

casualreefer · 04/05/2009, 05:30 PM

There was a link a page or 2 ago.

chrismunn · 04/05/2009, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by basser1
If you'll go to page 6 of this thread and scroll down, you'll see pics of my tank. I have the nano-tuners 150w hqi upgrade in my hood and I don't have any warping issues. I think the poster might have some air flow problems. When you cut power to the fans, things do get hot in a hurry, believe me I found out the hard way!

Also, you'll see I have a very DSB to accommodate a bluespot jawfish. It isn't deep enough to block the bottome intake grate, but it's pretty close.

On a side note, I really need to update my pics, I've done some major re-scaping since then!

maybe i shoulda gone with the nano tuners upgrade then because i didnt want to lose my hood, but i did want the MH!

i run my tank BB, and was thinking more along the lines of keeping it BB but adding the DSB INSIDE of the first chamber...

Lyfey · 04/09/2009, 06:32 AM

You know what chris I like the idea of the dsb in chamber 1. I need some extra sand and I'm going to plug that bottom intake and use your idea. I took a huge chunk out of my hand removing the false floor with needlenose. Just be careful. Does blood harm the tank? I saw my decorator crab spawn after the blood so maybe blood is an awesome supplement LOL!

sweetrav18 · 04/09/2009, 07:40 AM

Lyfey...OMG the same exact thing happened to me. Huge chuck of my right pinky finger is missing

jwilliams229 · 04/09/2009, 08:45 AM

I'm a blood doser too! 4 scars from the false floor for me!

Lyfey · 04/09/2009, 09:58 AM

haha bout a half inch gash on my right hand, bout an inch lower than my pinky knuckle lol. Yea I dont know what took it out, but that lower floor is a tough one to get out. When you do get it out, it gets its revenge lol.

So does blood hurt the system? Or do you think It could benefit it? Theres a topic I dont think anyone has touched on yet.

jb61264 · 04/09/2009, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrismunn
maybe i shoulda gone with the nano tuners upgrade then because i didnt want to lose my hood, but i did want the MH!

i run my tank BB, and was thinking more along the lines of keeping it BB but adding the DSB INSIDE of the first chamber...

I'm not an expert by any means but I'm not so sure it would even be worth the hassle of putting sand in the first chamber...there is so little surface area that I doubt it would really end up making any noticeable difference and would end up just being a place for detritus to collect without you being able to see it. I removed the false bottom out of my 29 (and subsequently modified it and replaced the "frame structure" of it) and was astonished to see all the debris that had collected. I think if you're really interested in benefiting from having some sort of sand bed in your system that plumbing a sump/refugium or even using the AquaFuge from CPR Aquatics might be a better choice...just my opinon though, don't think adding a 4" x 4" x 6-8" area of DSB is going to do much.

sweetrav18 · 04/11/2009, 10:21 PM

quick question. how do you guys get the MJ900 to fit in the third chamber? im trying to swap out the stock pump but its extremely tight and i dont think itll be able to suck in water. i must be an idiot, but any suggestions

eklipzvixen · 04/12/2009, 12:08 AM

Sounds great! I'd love thread specific to biocubes! I have a 29 gallon that I have had up and running for 2 months...I am concidering changing out the lights. Has anyone had any success or suggestions? Thanks :-)

Yankees2519 · 04/12/2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sweetrav18
quick question. how do you guys get the MJ900 to fit in the third chamber? im trying to swap out the stock pump but its extremely tight and i dont think itll be able to suck in water. i must be an idiot, but any suggestions

i cut the hose and have the pump sitting up higher on my 14g... wouldnt fit in the hole

JohnL · 04/12/2009, 07:14 AM

This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1617930

04/01/2009, 04:38 PM	#978
chrismunn Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 4,200	ide like to see some one block off the bottom intake grate and turn the 1st chamber into a DSB. btw, i think i recall a guy few pages back who had the 70w hqi upgrade in his hood and he was having trouble with the hood disforming... __________________ Marine Aquarists Association of South Texas Austin Reef Club PBITAWA... Current Tank Info: 14g bio cube

04/02/2009, 02:16 PM	#984
reefloverd1 returns Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 214	Do the 8gal cubes have a false bottom? I didn't even think to check on my last maintainence check. __________________ reefloverd1 Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have Their shoes. Current Tank Info: 14 gal. Biocube

04/05/2009, 02:01 PM	#985
sweetrav18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chicago, IL Posts: 530	does anyone have the contact information for oceanic? i need to have them send me some replacement fans since its under warranty still. __________________ Never confuse effort with accomplishment!

04/09/2009, 07:40 AM	#993
sweetrav18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chicago, IL Posts: 530	Lyfey...OMG the same exact thing happened to me. Huge chuck of my right pinky finger is missing __________________ Never confuse effort with accomplishment!

04/11/2009, 10:21 PM	#997
sweetrav18 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: chicago, IL Posts: 530	quick question. how do you guys get the MJ900 to fit in the third chamber? im trying to swap out the stock pump but its extremely tight and i dont think itll be able to suck in water. i must be an idiot, but any suggestions __________________ Never confuse effort with accomplishment!

04/01/2009, 10:49 AM	#976
RANGER69 Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 49	lol

04/01/2009, 02:39 PM	#977
jerryvan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bothwell, Ont. Posts: 79	Hello--I am new to this forum but I have read a lot of it. I am new to the 29 Bio Cube but I have a 120 reef going for about 3 yrs. I am planning on using this tank as a goby tank and put some frags in there. From my time with the 120 I am not going to hurry anything. I added water about 2 weeks ago and added some rubble from my sump and last weekend I bought 150# of LR ($400.00 good deal) from a fellow getting out of the hobby. I put around 50# of it in the cube and that is as far as I got. I am going into the city on Sat. and hope to p/u some sand which I will put in the cube. I am planning on buying a Tunze 9002 in the future but am a little worried. I have a 9015 in my 120 and am not happy with the performance. Does anyone have any suggestions or advise or reviews. I read that you should remove the false bottoms in sect.1&2 and maybe block off the bottom return hole. I should remove the Bio Balls and replace it with rubble in #2 section. I plan on putting the skimmer in there in the future. Is this correct. I am having problems with bubbles in the tank from the pump. I switched the stock pump with a 1200 but that made it worse so I swithed back to the stock pump. The water level is correct. I am planning on taking pictures soon and will post them. Any advise and suggestions will be helpful.----Jerry

04/02/2009, 04:50 AM	#982
jerryvan Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bothwell, Ont. Posts: 79	Hello--Thanks Hot Rod. I will do those changes that you suggested this weekend. As for the bubbles they were there from day 1 (so the filter was not pluged) and last night I took out the filter between section 1 and 2 and the bubbles quit. I have seen on here that people have changed that filter but I am not sure how. It just seems to block a lot of water from getting through. Thanks Jerry

04/02/2009, 08:54 AM	#983
hotrod797 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 95	yeah, the stock water filter's do hold A LOT back, most people will either remove the stock filter pull all the padding off dump the carbon out and then use the cut to fit filter pads, I went that route for a while, but now I just use a little filter floss, it seems to be least restrictive, works great and is cheap and easy to replace, I just float it in the top of chamber 1. One other thing I forgot to mention that I would HIGHLY recommend is in the bottom of chamber 3 there is a sponge, take it out, it is just like the bio balls when it comes to nitates, I pulled mine and that is where I now run my purigen packet. overall it can be a great tank, just needs a little modding!!

04/05/2009, 02:08 PM	#986
Allen77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 57	Call from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (CST) at: 800.255.4527 or 414.421.9670

04/05/2009, 02:08 PM	#987
Allen77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 57	Does anyone have submersible lights in the second chamber for refugium?

04/05/2009, 03:09 PM	#988
casualreefer Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nw Burbs of Chicago Posts: 1,152	I just bought one and it isn't very bright IMO. There is probably something better to use. Also the thought of having a light underwater kinda freaks me out a little bit. The tanks is in my sons room so I decided to ditch the idea. I might try something else in the future though.

04/05/2009, 05:16 PM	#989
Allen77 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 57	Where did you purchase the submersible light?

04/05/2009, 05:30 PM	#990
casualreefer Moved On Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nw Burbs of Chicago Posts: 1,152	There was a link a page or 2 ago.

04/09/2009, 06:32 AM	#992
Lyfey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 842	You know what chris I like the idea of the dsb in chamber 1. I need some extra sand and I'm going to plug that bottom intake and use your idea. I took a huge chunk out of my hand removing the false floor with needlenose. Just be careful. Does blood harm the tank? I saw my decorator crab spawn after the blood so maybe blood is an awesome supplement LOL!

04/09/2009, 08:45 AM	#994
jwilliams229 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 79	I'm a blood doser too! 4 scars from the false floor for me!

04/09/2009, 09:58 AM	#995
Lyfey Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 842	haha bout a half inch gash on my right hand, bout an inch lower than my pinky knuckle lol. Yea I dont know what took it out, but that lower floor is a tough one to get out. When you do get it out, it gets its revenge lol. So does blood hurt the system? Or do you think It could benefit it? Theres a topic I dont think anyone has touched on yet.

04/12/2009, 12:08 AM	#998
eklipzvixen Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Aspers, PA Posts: 15	Sounds great! I'd love thread specific to biocubes! I have a 29 gallon that I have had up and running for 2 months...I am concidering changing out the lights. Has anyone had any success or suggestions? Thanks :-)

04/12/2009, 07:14 AM	#1000
JohnL RC Staff Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 14,431	This thread was automatically split due to performance issues. You can find the rest of the thread here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...readid=1617930