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My New 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube
Ok so I deicided to sell my 55 gallon tank because i would much rather have a SW tank with coral and everything. So I got a used 29G Oceanic Biocube, 10 lbs. live rock, and 20 lbs. aragonite live sand. I also bought from this really good LFS that i discovered 29 gallons of well established salt water and some RO/ DI water for cleaning. Everythings all set up and th sand is settling. Anyways just wanted to let you guys know whats goin on with me 
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07-31-2011, 11:36 PM
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I don't get it; why didn't you keep the 55 instead of downgrading.
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07-31-2011, 11:42 PM
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I don't get it; why didn't you keep the 55 instead of downgrading.
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Because the biocube comes with everything i need for SW built in and takes a lot less work than the 55 and looks better and i like it more.
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08-04-2011, 10:18 PM
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Here's some pics...
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08-04-2011, 10:34 PM
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Did you just put fish in the tank a few days after setting it up? You didn't cycle? I'd for sure watch your parameters, you very likely will have a spike in ammonia and nitrite.
The "used" water does nothing for cycling your tank. :-(
The live rock alone could produce a spike.
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08-04-2011, 10:39 PM
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I put the fishy in yesterday but I checked the parameters and they are 0 ammonia 0 nitrites and .20 nitrates
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08-06-2011, 01:40 PM
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More pics... Oh and I looked closely at the rock the other day and there's a little coral growing yay )
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08-06-2011, 01:57 PM
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You doing a reef or fowlr?
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08-06-2011, 01:58 PM
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Oh my bad lol I guess since a coral I growing your going for a reef :P
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08-06-2011, 01:59 PM
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Reef means corals right? Well if it does then yeah I think I'm gonna do a reef.
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08-06-2011, 02:00 PM
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Oh my bad lol I guess since a coral I growing your going for a reef :P
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Hahaha ya I guess unless it dies I'm not sure what it is though. It is kind of clear and white and has tentacles it might be an anemone. Idk
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08-06-2011, 05:09 PM
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So can I have your 55???? Hehehehehe. Good luck.
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08-06-2011, 05:14 PM
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So can I have your 55???? Hehehehehe. Good luck.
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Sure if you have 200 dollars lol thanks
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08-06-2011, 05:22 PM
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$200 is about 1/4 of what I have spent on my 45 in the last three weeks. LOL. YOU GOT A DEAL!!!!!! Haha
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08-06-2011, 05:25 PM
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$200 is about 1/4 of what I have spent on my 45 in the last three weeks. LOL. YOU GOT A DEAL!!!!!! Haha
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Ok wait are you being serious? Lol if you are then where are you located cuz I can't ship...
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08-06-2011, 06:45 PM
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Sorry, just joking. I am all tapped out.  Had to think long and hard before I orderred my $87.00 RO/ DI unit with a few add ons. Besides, if I upgrade, I am goin 150 Gal at least. My entertainment center would fit that just about perfect. Then I will turn my 45 into a sump. See how additcting this is? I have ony been in it for 4 weeks, have just now added my first 2 fish and I already have my upgrade all planned out. hehehehehe
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08-06-2011, 06:49 PM
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Sorry, just joking. I am all tapped out. Had to think long and hard before I orderred my $87.00 RO/ DI unit with a few add ons. Besides, if I upgrade, I am goin 150 Gal at least. My entertainment center would fit that just about perfect. Then I will turn my 45 into a sump. See how additcting this is? I have ony been in it for 4 weeks, have just now added my first 2 fish and I already have my upgrade all planned out. hehehehehe |
Haha I know what you mean. I pretty much have my 15G Nano and 75G planned out and I don't plan on getting them for a while.
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08-06-2011, 06:53 PM
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Did you temp acclimate the fish, or did you drip it? Make sure you drip the fish, not like fw. A total different ball game here on the dark side. Lol..
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08-06-2011, 06:56 PM
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Sorry, just joking. I am all tapped out. Had to think long and hard before I orderred my $87.00 RO/ DI unit with a few add ons. Besides, if I upgrade, I am goin 150 Gal at least. My entertainment center would fit that just about perfect. Then I will turn my 45 into a sump. See how additcting this is? I have ony been in it for 4 weeks, have just now added my first 2 fish and I already have my upgrade all planned out. hehehehehe |
Haha ok I figured you were just checking and ya I know how addicting it is I got 3 tanks in the first couple weeks of fish keeping so I'm selling my 55 for money for stuff for my biocube haha
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08-06-2011, 06:56 PM
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Did you temp acclimate the fish, or did you drip it? Make sure you drip the fish, not like fw. A total different ball game here on the dark side. Lol.. |
I did both....floated him then dripped him
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