Mel's 29G Biocube....

[REDDAWG43]

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Hello, I just wanted to show my Biocube 29g. Im returning to the hobby after a few years away. I wanted any feedback I could get since many of you have so much experience with nanos.

Tank:
It's a biocube 29g with no real modifications. I did change the pump as I did not have the original, and the hood was replaced with a fixture.

Lighting:
150w MH DE Fixture with T-5's
I have the original hood but empty, so I plan on getting a Rapid LED BC 29g LED dimmable kit.

Equipment:
Controller: RKL (that shold be set up this weekend)
Heater: (dont remember the name), but has been on point for now. will be replace with a JBJ True Temp 150w.
Skimmer: HOB REMORA.... But want to replace it withan Aqualife 115
Extra in-tank flow: Nano Koralia
Battery Back-up: I have both, and need to choose between a
1. SU 1400 XL RM 3U or
2. Back Up PRO-1000 (probably go with this one for a sleeker look)
UV filter: Bicube inline UV filter
ATO: Will be getting the Tunze Osmolator 3155

Life:
About 25lbs of live rock, 1 Snowflake clown, 3 firefish, 3 peppermint shrimps, 2 derasa clam, 1 crocea, and lots of softies.

Food:
Rogger's Reef food, Marine Pellets, and Dr. G's Phyto

Additives:
I dose Reef Fusion every other day and Reef Plus twice a week.

Thanks for looking.

 

[REDDAWG43]

Side view....

 

[didz04]

The tank looks nicely stocked. Which t5 lamps are you using?

I like how you have stuck them structures on the glass wall. What are they made of and how have you mounted them on?

 

[REDDAWG43]

The tank looks nicely stocked. Which t5 lamps are you using?
I like how you have stuck them structures on the glass wall. What are they made of and how have you mounted them on?

Thanks, I wanna filled it up... slowly but surely.

The light is actually a Combo fixture that has a MH and T5's together.
the bulb I'm using is AquaticLife 24 Inch 24W T5HO Bulb.

The structures on the side glass are made by Aqua-mags.com they are made with strong magnets to be placed in aquariums. Pretty cool, and it gives you more space for more corals.

 

[REDDAWG43]

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[jasin401]

looks amazing

 

[Poltermagda]

Very well stocked tank, looks like those magnet rocks are working really well for you. May have to buy one for the back wall of my cube when I start back up.

 

[REDDAWG43]

Jasin and Napster Thank you!
Poltermagda... Yeah, they from aquamags.com. They are a bit fragile, but they add some more room for more corals. I like having them.

 

[Sethjamto]

Looks great! I was wondering about the 29 biocube for a beginner.....are your upgrades necessary? Or does the stock tank setup suffice to get me going for a result like yours?

 

[REDDAWG43]

Honestly the only upgrades I have are an upgraded return pump, and since I dont have the hood any more I use a 150w MH fixture. I do use the Biocude uv light and in the tank itself I use two Koralia 425....
But I have seen great looking tanks using the stock hoods too. I just don't have the stock hood.
I think the Biocube 29g is a great beginner tank.

 

[Proseph]

Great looking tank!

Where do you purchase your ricordea at?

 

[REDDAWG43]

Thanks Proseph... I purchase my ricordia at two LFS, I get them @ $10 ea. any color.
So everytime I go in even if its just for water, I try and pick up at least one. I have about 35 - 40 ricodias now.