New Nano Cube 28 Gallon CF-Quad

[grabberblue2010]

Need some advice as my friend just gave me a 28 Gallon Nano that he never set up. Have done salt before just been out of the game for a little while. Any help would be appreciated

 

[Abugg]

Start with sand, live rock and water. Is it fully equipped, filter, an such? You might want to do a leak test first and inspect the tank for scratches/ cracks... Other than that if everything check out ok, go ahead an get a jump on setting it up! Happy reefing!

 

[grabberblue2010]

Yes is brand new out of the box my only concern is lighting

 

[AquaRick]

Yes is brand new out of the box my only concern is lighting

Lighting isn't too much an issue unless you want some of the more light intensive corals.

 

[grabberblue2010]

Fish and simple corals poss more concerned about the fish an LR

 

[grabberblue2010]

What about filter?

 

[OniTweak]

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=180788

Really good information on Biocubes with even a couple of really good DIY mods. I have the 8G model currently set up and I'm enjoying and I had great success in the past with the 14g model.

 

[grabberblue2010]

Thanks for info

 

[Ftfunnative]

I've had my quad for about 5 weeks now and love it. Everything is working great. I know a guy that has been growing all kinds of corals under the stock light. Getting ready to add my own corals in a week or two.

 

[grabberblue2010]

Any advice would be appreciated

 

[Ftfunnative]

What do you put in the back chambers?

So I put a sponge with a filter pad on top ofit in the top chamber. Second chamber I put in Carbon and the third I put ceramic rings.

I plan on upgrading the media holder, it is too small. Check this site out, Mediabaskets.com.

I plan converting to algae in the top two and carbon/sponge in the bottom with a jbj nano light in about six months.

I also added the jbj skimmer....love it. It really works good. I have been video taping everything and plan on adding it to YouTube here this weekend. Look up Kelton's Tank and it will be there.

Other than that, a heater and that is it. Got all my stuff off of dr. Foster and Smiths.com. Their rock was amazing. Cycled it three weeks.

Other questions?

 

[grabberblue2010]

How was the LR from Drs Foster and Smith site? I have ordered from SWF.com before but never any live goods from drs site

 

[Ftfunnative]

It was amazing. Great color and shapes. I got the Fiji premium rock and nano fiji for smaller pieces. This is a pic from the day I got the rock.

 

[Ftfunnative]

It was amazing. Great color and shapes. I got the Fiji premium rock and nano fiji for smaller pieces. This is a pic from the day I got the rock.

I did 20lbs of premium and 16lbs of nano.

 

[Ftfunnative]

Also, I did 20lbs of premium Fiji and 16lbs of nano Fiji. I bit much, so I shaped a couple of the rocks down with a hammer and chisel.

 

[Qube]

I would ditch the ceramic rings and look to run Purigen and Chemipure Elite in the back compartment. Throw a little filter floss(available at any pet store, local or big chain) in the top tray and you're set. I just haven't heard much of anything good on the rings, but just my opinion. Congrats on the cube!!

 

[Ftfunnative]

Thanks for that advice Qube. I was ondering about the rings.

 

[grabberblue2010]

Qube thanks for info tank will begin set up next week

 

[Qube]

I would have to say, the best upgrade I bought for my cube was the media basket from inTank.

http://shop.mediabaskets.com/Nano-Cube-28-Media-Basket-NC28MR.htm

Definitely worth the price!! Set up a build thread when you begin. I'd love to follow along as build threads are always a good source for new ideas!!

 

[Ftfunnative]

Ya, I saw those and was planning on getting one from intank.

I have been video tapping everything and now need to put them all on YouTube and post links my "build" thread. Thanks for showing interest.