endy0430 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Hello all my name is Endy and I live in Miami, FL. This thread will be on my biocube 29 gallon tank. I have had reef tanks before but I've never had set up a nano tank before. This will be my first and I would like to documented here on nano-reef.com. I already orders some upgrade on the tank and waiting on them. I ordered the Sunpod 20" 150watts MH and also the oceanic skimmer for the tank. The tank is still empty so as soon as I get my parts I will post pics so stay tune. I have some knowledge on reef tanks I use to work as a maintenance and install tech for a LFS here in Miami. Currently I have a 65 gallon reef set up that I breaking down to setup the biocube. I sold the 65 gallon to a friend of mine that really wanted it and I was planning to get a bigger tank when I move so it work out alright. Well I hope we can share and trade information here and I hope you all stay tune for the outcome of my tank. Link to comment
Laura6686 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Welcome aboard and cannot wait to start watching your progress.... Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 please help how do i upload pics ....... Link to comment
Elite Twit Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Photobucket.com Register for an account then when you upolad your pics one of the tags on the bottom will be the file. When you click the tag it'll automatically copy it for you, just paste it to the message body of your post. Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Photobucket.com Register for an account then when you upolad your pics one of the tags on the bottom will be the file. When you click the tag it'll automatically copy it for you, just paste it to the message body of your post. Cool thanks Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 well here are some pics of what I have so far ....... Link to comment
jgilvey Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Me really wants one of those! I wonder if you (or any BC29 owner) could do me a favor and measure the actual viewable height (rim to rim) and front-to-back depth (not including sump)? Does the "29" refer to the actual living area, or total system volume? Also, does it look possible to install a HOB skimmer like the Remora? Thanks! Jack Link to comment
Elite Twit Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Actual tank area is like 24-25 gallons. I'll get dimensions when I get home. Looking real good endy. Looks like you are off to a great start and it's still dry! Link to comment
Dooderino Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Good to see you have a good light. You will need more flow than that little pump too. Maybe get a Koralia 1 or replace the Oceanic pump wit the Rio 6HF and then use the Oceanic pump in the display. I used mine but added it to chamber 1 with a loc-line output. You can see it in my tank thread. Just an idea. Keep us posted! Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 well guys I finally tore down my 65 and moved some of the rocks and coral over to the 29 gallon biocube. The fish seen stress out they hide alot and the corals dont seen to happy either I guess since im having a problem t with the PH but i m correcting it with the buffer. So hopefully in the next update I will have better news. Also waiting on the new skimmer I bought the CPR RS3. Here are the latest pics........ Link to comment
JCBioCube29 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome to the biocube 29 world. great start to your tank its looking good. Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Welcome to the biocube 29 world. great start to your tank its looking good. Thanks JC I just went thru your whole thread and man your tank is looking amazing hope this one turns out like yours someday....... Link to comment
TUDIZZLE Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 looking good..really like the scape! Nice start, can't wait to watch it mature Link to comment
divecj5 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Holy Monti Cap First off welcome to another BC 29 owner....glad to see some new ones popping up here and there recently. Tank looks great and should look stunning when all of those little Monti frags start growing out. Look forward to seeing how things mature in your tank and more pictures of your slice of the reef. Link to comment
spanko Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Welcome to N-R endy. Nice work so far. What are you running in the middle chamber? Link to comment
crrichey Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Very sweet! Just a quick question, what are the dimensions of the 2nd chamber? Was thinking of buying one and shoehorning a Remora urchin skimmer in there. Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Welcome to N-R endy. Nice work so far. What are you running in the middle chamber? Thanks Spanko right now all I have in the middle chamber are a bag of chemi-pure and a phos-zorb until I get my CPR SR3 skimmer hopefully this week..... Very sweet! Just a quick question, what are the dimensions of the 2nd chamber? Was thinking of buying one and shoehorning a Remora urchin skimmer in there. Thanks crrichey, not sure of the dimensions of the 2nd chamber but I'm getting the CPR CR3 skimmer which fits with no modifications......... Holy Monti Cap First off welcome to another BC 29 owner....glad to see some new ones popping up here and there recently. Tank looks great and should look stunning when all of those little Monti frags start growing out. Look forward to seeing how things mature in your tank and more pictures of your slice of the reef. Thank you so much...I cant wait either for the tank to start maturing....I will document as I go and post more pics as well..... Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Well I'm excited today I will be receiving my new CPR SR3 skimmer. I will post pics as soon as I get it and install it. Also the tank is doing much better the PH has been rising and its at 8.2. I did lose my mandarin that I had in my 65 for over a year and that sucked. Well will keep updating...... Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 21, 2008 Author Share Posted June 21, 2008 Well skimmer is in.......is in tank and I'm getting alot of bubbles in display tank will it breaks in...removed the oceanic skimmer it did work is not that bad but the cpr sr3 is awesome....here are some pics New Zoo's Link to comment
juanGTI Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 hey nice !!!!!! going good so far i live here in miami too........ i have a biocube 14 i have xenia frags if u want trade in the future let me know or send me a pm !!!! Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 hey nice !!!!!! going good so far i live here in miami too........ i have a biocube 14 i have xenia frags if u want trade in the future let me know or send me a pm !!!! For sure will keep in touch..... Link to comment
endy0430 Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Here are some updated pics of tank so far .. everything since to be doing well .. the twin spotted goby is doing a great job with the sand but he still isn't eating, also the skimmer is still giving some tiny air bubbles in the tank...next I plan to install a ca reactor and a chiller stay tuned....and thanks for checking out my thread please feel free to leave any comments...... here's my twin spotted goby here are some zoo's and ric's skimmer in action and FTS Link to comment
Cali-girl Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 looking good!! welcome to the Biocube club, aka "the cool kids club!" haha have you discovered yet how much water you have to top off? being that you have the open top. In a while i'm thinking of getting the sunpod as well so i was wondering how much evaporation occurs with the light. Link to comment
spanko Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Cali-girl, I have a 29 biocube with a Sunpod 15 watt over the top. The top has a home made pond netting top to keep the critters in the tank. My evaporation is about 2.5 gallons per week. Link to comment
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