Part one has arrived and cycled

[Elorian]

I contacted Richard about a week ago and he promptly sent me part one of The Package for the 8 gallon Biocube that I won at MACNA. I decided to set up a TBS carribean biotope to give both biotopes and TBS a try- so far I am very impressed.

Here are some photos a couple of hours after introducing part 1:

And here it is a week later. Didn't see too much of a cycle; did one ~3gal H2O change and water now tests at (NH3 + NH4+) 0, NO2 0, NO3 1-2ppm.

So far the hitchhikers include several species of macroalgae, 3-4 ceriths and 3-4 whelks (they look like nassarius to me, but who knows?), and a really cool little curlyque anemone.

Can't wait to see what part 2 looks like!

Thanks Richard- the rock looks awesome and I love the natural look of the sand!

 

[wintercool97]

Wow look at all the neat macro! I love the natural look too, that is what made me want TBS more than anything. Its going to be so nice when part 2 comes in. Make sure and post pics

 

[tangafish]

that looks cool, macro looks neat. nice tank elorian and a freebee as well. Guess i am going to have to make it to MACNA next year. cant wait to see what you get with part 2, i am sure it will knock your socks off!

 

[Elorian]

Thanks! Yep, free is hard to beat . Part 2 should be fun! I'll post pics as soon as I get everything settled in.

 

[scowiii]

Holy moley macro algae. My algae didnt really survive because my decorator crab used it all up on cammoflage.