My 14G Biocube Build

coreyp1031 · 10/28/2015, 10:16 PM

Hey started building a 14g biocube a month ago. I'm new to the Hobby but wanted to share the progress of the tank so far. Let me know what you think!

coreyp1031 · 10/28/2015, 10:18 PM

more pics

coreyp1031 · 10/28/2015, 10:21 PM

pictures

coreyp1031 · 10/28/2015, 10:22 PM

Pics

coreyp1031 · 10/28/2015, 10:24 PM

current pics of tank 1 month

Wyze · 10/29/2015, 04:32 AM

Nice start.......

mcginnisandrew · 11/04/2015, 10:21 PM

How is that anemone doing? Usually it's best to wait at least 6 months before adding an anemone so that you can be sure the tank is stable. it looks happy in there though

coreyp1031 · 11/15/2015, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mcginnisandrew

How is that anemone doing? Usually it's best to wait at least 6 months before adding an anemone so that you can be sure the tank is stable. it looks happy in there though

It's doing alright. It moved around a lot and found a nice spot where its happy. I've had him for a month with no problems but then out of no where tonight I had my first issue with him. Maybe you can help. Did a water test and my nitrates were higher then usual (20ppm) compared to (5ppm). He shriveled up tonight before the lights went off and had a brown long stringy thing coming off of him. Is there anything I should be concerned about? What should I do? doing a water change tomorrow. Also other things you should know salinity is 1.024 Ammonia raised with Nitrate (50ppm). Ph is 8.0 and nitrites is 0. Changed my lighting yesterday, had stock lighting it was doing great on but wanted to upgrade to Led so got a Kessil a360we and have it at lower power right now. Could my ammonia, niratres and new lighting be contributing to him shriveling up and puking brown stuff??

coreyp1031 · 11/15/2015, 06:48 PM

here it was earlier today before shriveled up. Everything looked perfect

coreyp1031 · 11/15/2015, 06:53 PM

this is what it looked like right before lights went out. right before the picture he had brown stringy stuff on him

mcginnisandrew · 11/16/2015, 03:57 AM

it's looking a little rough. Also that powerhead looks like it's pretty close to it, i'd consider moving the powerhead so the nem doesn't get chopped up.

I'm not super knowledgeable about anemones but i would ask over in the clownfish and anemone forum. It's possible the anemone is infected with bacteria and you may need to treat it with ciprofloxacin if it continues to get worse

homer1475 · 11/16/2015, 05:29 AM

If you have ammonia present, your tank is not cycled, or your bioload is to great for the bacteria to process. If you have any ammonia present your probably slowly killing it. You need to take everything living out of the tank and make sure you can process 2ppm ammonia in 24 hours(dosed with Dr. Tims, or plain janitorial ammonia). I don't see a huge bioload in the tank, but 14G is pretty small and 1clown would be plenty.

coreyp1031 · 11/16/2015, 04:53 PM

Thanks everyone for the help. New update, check water again and must've had an issue last night because ammonia is way down in the tank now? Guess I made a mistake last night. I'm assuming the anemone is just acclimating to the new lighting so maybe it was stressed do to that? It's looking way better then ever now and definitely looks like it's loving the new light. Also moved power head further away from the anemone so it doesn't get chopped up.

arentspowell · 11/17/2015, 06:59 AM

Off to a good start. From your description the brown stinging stuff its its from its mouth its pooping. Just keep a good eye on parameters and the nem. Like others said it might have been a little early just keep close attention.

JaihWill · 12/05/2015, 05:21 PM

How's the tank looking?

Teecz · 12/06/2015, 10:00 PM

Looks like a good start. I started my BC 14 build as well. Any thoughts on what ur going to stock it with ?

coreyp1031 · 12/29/2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JaihWill

How's the tank looking?

Hey the tank is going great! I will update with some pictures when i get a chance!

coreyp1031 · 12/29/2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Teecz

Looks like a good start. I started my BC 14 build as well. Any thoughts on what ur going to stock it with ?

Hey thanks! I am keeping it pretty simple don't want to over stock it so as far as fish I only have 2 small clown fish

coreyp1031 · 12/29/2015, 05:06 PM

https://www.flickr.com/photos/108558...76589/sizes/h/

10/29/2015, 04:32 AM	#6
Wyze Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL (314) Posts: 316	Nice start....... __________________ 110 tall in the works DIY rock wall & DSB coming soon Current Tank Info: 110 tall in slow motion

11/04/2015, 10:21 PM	#7
mcginnisandrew Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 286	How is that anemone doing? Usually it's best to wait at least 6 months before adding an anemone so that you can be sure the tank is stable. it looks happy in there though __________________ 55 gallon mixed reef

11/16/2015, 03:57 AM	#11
mcginnisandrew Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 286	it's looking a little rough. Also that powerhead looks like it's pretty close to it, i'd consider moving the powerhead so the nem doesn't get chopped up. I'm not super knowledgeable about anemones but i would ask over in the clownfish and anemone forum. It's possible the anemone is infected with bacteria and you may need to treat it with ciprofloxacin if it continues to get worse __________________ 55 gallon mixed reef

11/16/2015, 05:29 AM	#12
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	If you have ammonia present, your tank is not cycled, or your bioload is to great for the bacteria to process. If you have any ammonia present your probably slowly killing it. You need to take everything living out of the tank and make sure you can process 2ppm ammonia in 24 hours(dosed with Dr. Tims, or plain janitorial ammonia). I don't see a huge bioload in the tank, but 14G is pretty small and 1clown would be plenty. __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

11/16/2015, 04:53 PM	#13
coreyp1031 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 27	Thanks everyone for the help. New update, check water again and must've had an issue last night because ammonia is way down in the tank now? Guess I made a mistake last night. I'm assuming the anemone is just acclimating to the new lighting so maybe it was stressed do to that? It's looking way better then ever now and definitely looks like it's loving the new light. Also moved power head further away from the anemone so it doesn't get chopped up. __________________ 14 Gallon Nano 34 gallon solana

11/17/2015, 06:59 AM	#14
arentspowell Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 296	Off to a good start. From your description the brown stinging stuff its its from its mouth its pooping. Just keep a good eye on parameters and the nem. Like others said it might have been a little early just keep close attention. __________________ Innovative Marine Nuvo 10g AIO Mixed Reef AI Prime Black with Hanging Kit // Vortech MP10QD // InTank Media Basket // Innovative Marine Ghost Skimmer // Tunze 1073.008 Return Pump // AutoAqua ATO

12/05/2015, 05:21 PM	#15
JaihWill Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 166	How's the tank looking?

12/06/2015, 10:00 PM	#16
Teecz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 108	Looks like a good start. I started my BC 14 build as well. Any thoughts on what ur going to stock it with ?

12/29/2015, 05:06 PM	#19
coreyp1031 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 27	current pic of tank https://www.flickr.com/photos/108558...76589/sizes/h/ __________________ 14 Gallon Nano 34 gallon solana