10G JBJ Cubey build out

[plankton]

I was 'dry' for more than five years but couldn't stay away. I sorta got permission from the wife to setup a nano if:
- I don't mod the heck out of it with tubes/wires running everywhere
- It's quiet
- I don't make a mess doing water changes
- I don't spend 'too' much money on it.

I'm going to try really hard to keep to these promises but I've already got eyes on a tank controller and nano skimmer...

Attached are initial setup pics : 10# caribsea live sand, 10# caribsea real fake LR

 

[plankton]

I had some bact cultures from oh five years ago and according to manufacturer so long as the ampules are intact there is no shelf life and should have no problems using them.

 

[plankton]

As others have pointed out, the stock pump is OK with good flow but noisy. I ended up swapping out with Aquatop 118GPH pump to reduce turnover volume in favor of adding internal flow pump (Koralia nano)

 

[plankton]

Next weeks mini mod include: Adding RKL to control lights, pumps, heater and doser.

Investigating skimmer options like Reef Glass 'test tube' skimmer.

 

[mscarpena]

So what do you think of the tank so far. They get some mixed reviews. I'd like to do one as a fresh water planted tank. Probably the 20 gallon. I do t want to buy junk. Thanks

 

[plankton]

It's a solid all-in-one tank and if possible get with matching stand. I got mine on a black friday special and saved 25%.

 

[plankton]

Finally added RKL and two Vortech MP10ES for proper tank circulation.

 

[plankton]

Added clam and orange m.digitata. [Will prolly upgrade lighting system soon]

 

[plankton]

Lastly was able to snag a frag of fiji pom pom xenia. I know kinda common but still love it.

 

[mscarpena]

I'm thinking of getting 2 15 gallon ones and do one fresh water and one saltwater. We will see.

 

[plankton]

What ever you do post pics of your build out!

 

[plankton]

Next weeks plans:
- add ph/orp probes
- install and setup AI prime lighting pendant.
- install and setup reeflink to control vortech promps via ecomarine live

 

[plankton]

Hood popped off one side just like JBJ product support said it would

 

[plankton]

AI Prime installed with no problems. App was able to connect with it after I first joined its wifi SID then configured for 'acclimation mode' with default spectrum. I love the shimmer you get from the light just like metal halide!

I using default silver metal hangled arm for now. It works and it is certainly easy to adjust exactly where you want it and it stays put. A bit on the ugly side. Might try flexible arm some day.

 

[plankton]

Finally calibrated and added pH and ORP probes

 

[jjk82901]

Finally calibrated and added pH and ORP probes

Nice setup. Your wife sounds a lot like mine. Having the same conversation from the first post right now.

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[plankton]

Trying to keep the setup as simple as possible without the usual wires all over the place, towels, etc. Let me know how your project goes!

 

[Merfin70]

AI Prime installed with no problems. App was able to connect with it after I first joined its wifi SID then configured for 'acclimation mode' with default spectrum. I love the shimmer you get from the light just like metal halide!

I using default silver metal hangled arm for now. It works and it is certainly easy to adjust exactly where you want it and it stays put. A bit on the ugly side. Might try flexible arm some day.

How is the tank liking the AI Prime so far ?

 

[plankton]

How is the tank liking the AI Prime so far ?

Tank is really responding well to both the increased water flow and light intensity.

Added AquaLift to help replace the daily quarter cup water loss to evaporation once I removed the canopy. I have two float switches on the way.

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[plankton]

Today I was able to find time to do changes : swapped out the silver angled AI prime angled arm with black goose neck. Much nicer!

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