saltt Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thats awesome, temps been between 75 and 78 here so need of a chiller... yet I will ad a protein skimmer since I do want to add a couple of sps, not sure yet on what to get and im looking into getting a media or a bio pellet reacto for my phosphates and nitrates... but thats later in the future so many things I want to add... y3ah I checked out that booth, that was awesome... I felt like a little kid in a candy store Yeah you're lucky! Luckily I worked at a LFS and I got my chiller at wholesale cost but yeah if you decide to get a skimmer the Tunze 9002 is the best one for the nanocube, you have to cut off the magnet that's attached and that's about it, I just can't get one because my chiller pump is in the middle chamber which is where the skimmer has to go :/ You shouldn't have a problem with nitrates or phosphates if you don't over feed and keep up with water changes, I also have phosguard and Purigen in the back chambers so that helps a lot too! Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 to my surprise I woke up this morning found the tank has a diatom bloom. A liitle brown spots here and there. The tank so far is doing great, I'll check my parameters later n top it off. I'll keep you all posted later today. Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yeah you're lucky! Luckily I worked at a LFS and I got my chiller at wholesale cost but yeah if you decide to get a skimmer the Tunze 9002 is the best one for the nanocube, you have to cut off the magnet that's attached and that's about it, I just can't get one because my chiller pump is in the middle chamber which is where the skimmer has to go :/ You shouldn't have a problem with nitrates or phosphates if you don't over feed and keep up with water changes, I also have phosguard and Purigen in the back chambers so that helps a lot too! Thats awesome, now I know where to get my livestock.. lol Im planning on getting the intank mediabasket and have the same setup as when I had my 12... but yeah thats what im gonna have the chemi pure, purigen, phosguard n filter floss.. I like the tunze skimmer, so I made my choices to these ones: innovative marine protein skimmer, the hydor koralia, the aquamax HOB, the tunze, n the aquaticlife..so will see Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 5, 2012 Author Share Posted November 5, 2012 A lilttle video update, Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 okay guys and gals, so like I said I'm taking my time on this tank. So next item on the list to order an Intankmediabasket to replace the stock one. Ordered one today so can't wait till i get it Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 So I was debating on a heater, so many options to get. I avoided titanium heaters since i have read several bad reviews on them. So far the one that grab my attention and was recommended by several people is the Eheim JagerTruTemp. and i have to say I'm really happy with it Link to comment
saltt Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nice! I've seen a lot of ppl use those heaters, my bf as one of them. He has no complaints Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Nice! I've seen a lot of ppl use those heaters, my bf as one of them. He has no complaints sweet.. good to hear another great review Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 so my cell phone screen broke and my saved up money for my protein skimmer is gone So now I have to wait another week to get one... but at least I got my galaxy note II... Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 Yeah you're lucky! Luckily I worked at a LFS and I got my chiller at wholesale cost but yeah if you decide to get a skimmer the Tunze 9002 is the best one for the nanocube, you have to cut off the magnet that's attached and that's about it, I just can't get one because my chiller pump is in the middle chamber which is where the skimmer has to go :/ You shouldn't have a problem with nitrates or phosphates if you don't over feed and keep up with water changes, I also have phosguard and Purigen in the back chambers so that helps a lot too! Sorry to hijack your thread incubus, but Salt, What kind of chiller do you have in your tank? would it also work in a coralife BC29? Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 7, 2012 Author Share Posted November 7, 2012 Sorry to hijack your thread incubus, but Salt, What kind of chiller do you have in your tank? would it also work in a coralife BC29? Pjanssen... how dare you!!! i thought you care.. hahahaha Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 okay so i tested my water, Test results are in Ph 8.4. Nh3/Nh4 0ppm No2 0ppm No3 0ppm what do you guys think.. should I wait or start adding ... i myself think it's too early... this has been setup for 13days Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 okay so i tested my water, Test results are in Ph 8.4. Nh3/Nh4 0ppm No2 0ppm No3 0ppm what do you guys think.. should I wait or start adding ... i myself think it's too early... this has been setup for 13days Clean up crew Link to comment
saltt Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sorry to hijack your thread incubus, but Salt, What kind of chiller do you have in your tank? would it also work in a coralife BC29? I use the 1/15 hp JBJ Arctica Titanium, the stand for my tank is made for it as it has ventilation on the sides so the chiller can breathe. I'm sure you know you can't keep a chiller in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. And your water looks perfect!! Time to add something Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 9, 2012 Author Share Posted November 9, 2012 yeah i was thinking of getting some after work, but i don't know if i should wait or it's good to go Link to comment
Pjanssen Posted November 10, 2012 Share Posted November 10, 2012 okay so i tested my water, Test results are in Ph 8.4. Nh3/Nh4 0ppm No2 0ppm No3 0ppm what do you guys think.. should I wait or start adding ... i myself think it's too early... this has been setup for 13days Clean up crew Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 Ok so I added a couple of snails, I will update pics later 6 astraea nails 6 nassarius snail 1 turbo snail 1 cerite snail (they ran out but was able to find one ) if everything goes well I'll end up getting some cerites, nerites, and more nassarius snails next week. I wanted some margarita snails but the lfs was out. Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 more pics... Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 So I got to say I'm very excited about the Aquamaxx hang in the back. I read upon several people that had use it. Did my research and decided to go ahead and try one out. The Aquamaxx HOB1 is rated up to 75 gallons. Has a dimension of 7.5"x 3.5"x 17". Comes with a shark 1.0 made custom for the HOB 1 and has a power consumption of 11 watts. It's design to fit inside the protein skimmer to reduce noise and save space. Easily hangs over the back on any aquarium regarding if it's rimless or has rim bracket. It has two screws that easily attach to your aquarium. The Aquamaxx has a small custom needle wheel that inserts right in the shark pump. The needle wheel turns the water into micro bubbles. This air and water movement removes organic waste and sends it straight into your collection cup. The quality of the skimmer is laser cut by computer and is made to last for years. It comes with a built in silencer to further reduce noise. FYI!!! this skimmer is really quiet, don't know how some people say it's noisy, so far it's the quietest skimmer i ever heard. After installing this on the back of my tank I hit that wall that everybody experience with it. I was unable to open the lid from my 28 gl nano. So a few alterations where done to the return and send plumbing. I had to cut at least half of each tube and end up gluing the return line since it was dripping water. After I let the glue dried i re-installed it and gave it another shot. The lid open up, no leaks, no fuzz and it was working like a charm. It only took three days for the break in period for it to start skimming some good ol waste Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 just ordered a clean up crew package from Reef Cleaners will arrive next week. Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yoo, are you still interested in the alien eye frag? Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yoo, are you still interested in the alien eye frag? Yeah Ben, i'm trying to shoot for saturday morning since i'll be busy after mid day.. Link to comment
Deleted User 4 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Yeah Ben, i'm trying to shoot for saturday morning since i'll be busy after mid day.. Sounds good, so tomorrow morning? What time? I'm free. You still want that merlot blasto 1 head as well? Link to comment
Incubus_doubled Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 lets meet at 8:00am, same place Link to comment
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