fishkid's 29g biocube build.

[fishkid6692]

So I've been out of the hobby for a few years now and I don't have the time for a large tank so I decided to get a biocube. I'll be upgrading to LED's in the near future. I'm picking up the tank this saturday. here's the equipment list for now:

vortech mp40w
reefkeeper controller
salinity monitor
PH monitor
ozone generator
titanium heater
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I'll be keeping mostly SPS. I'm using the rock from my old 180g that I broke into smaller pieces and used some reef epoxy.
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LMK if you have any questions! once I get the tank the build will go quick

 

[boosted_347]

I'm starting a 29g biocube as well this week. Looking forward to seeing your build!

 

[G_Beck_87]

Just started my first 29G BC that i plan to make a nano reef, what u think?

 

[fishkid6692]

looks great. nice coraline growth on the back wall.

 

[G_Beck_87]

Ya well i widh i could say that was from me..but i'd be lying. i bought this tank from a family member who went with a huge upgrade and gave me a great deal on the whole setup. The corals, fish and LR are from my 55g that i had b4 i moved out, too big for my apt which sucks, but keeping for down the road when i have a bigger place.

 

[fishieness]

Glad to see you back, Matt

 

[fishkid6692]

Just finished setting up the tank. I'll take some pics tomorrow. The girlfriend was getting pretty annoyed I was ignoring her for the fish lol. and how have you been christian? I heard you were working in NYC now?

 

[fishkid6692]

okay so the tank is up. still organizing everything. I'll be installing a panel today so I can mount all my controllers and monitors to it. heres some pics.

let me know what you think!

 

[fishkid6692]

on sunday I mounted the controllers and a 150watt pendant. I also added a CUC. all param are in check and my diatom outbreak is almost gone. I have pods all over the glass as well.

 

[wabooth555]

How much rock do you have? It looks a little scarce if it's going to be the main part of your biological filtration.

 

[fishieness]

and how have you been christian? I heard you were working in NYC now?

Yo man. Yeah. I've been here since July. It's going really well! Except I broke my tank down before the move and haven't set one back up yet. I know it'll happen soon though. Haha.
And I agree about the rock. I think I see the look you're going for and I think you'll accomplish it with a little more, or a little larger, more striking pieces. It would also look cool with just a few BIG colonies to fill up the tank. But knowing you, you are going to get the small, expensive stuff. haha
Also, what were you thinking for LEDs?

 

[Mr Cob]

I'm also working on a 29g Biocube, HQI and adding an MP40. How is the MP40 working out? What speed and setting are you running it on and is the sand staying put? I was thinking of going bare bottom but I see you have sand...

 

[fishkid6692]

I have the back middle chamber filled with rubble.

 

[fishkid6692]

Glad things are going well for you man. and I have a few select fish in mind but we'll see what happens. Madtanks might help me build a DIY LED setup inside the hood. I want to use cree's.

 

[fishkid6692]

I have the MP40w at about half way and I have problems with the sand, I wish I put something a little heavier down. If you don't mind the look of barebottom then I would do that.

 

[Mr Cob]

thx for the input, I'm actually planning to do a foam bottom with the front area left open for sand. I love the sand look but worry with the mp40 so my plan is to kind of isolate the sand and protect it with the foam.

 

[fishkid6692]

not really sure what you mean? also, does anybody have any input on PH? I can't get it to stay above 7.9. I use the buffer but It just reverts back within an hour or two.

 

[Chaotic Reefer4u]

Really nice, thanks for sharing fishkid. . .