Western_reefers 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI diary.

[Western_reefer]

Hello everyone! :wavehand:
I just bought a 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI. Here are a few things that I copied and pasted about the Nano-Cube.

"Comprehensive, compact aquarium system designed for the nano reef enthusiast. The new 28 gallon Nano-Cube HQI system maintains the stylish, clutter-free appearance of an integrated aquarium setup but boasts the power and capabilities of larger, custom aquariums. The Nano-Cube HQI is a new class of nano reef systems designed to satisfy the specific conditions necessary to successfully house hard corals, small polyp stony (SPS) corals, and clams. Enjoy advanced features including, 150 watt 14000°K HQI metal halide lighting, 3-stage filtration, counter-current protein skimmer, nocturnal LED lighting, alternating wavemaker, 532 gph flow rate, (4) built-in cooling fans, and more. Glass aquarium with rounded corners for seamless panoramic viewing. Measures 18" x 22" x 22" high.

Features:

* 150 watt 14000°K HQI metal halide lighting
* (4) Nite-Vu LED lighting with separate power cord
* (2) UL-Listed Accela Powerheads (266 gph each for a 532 gph total)
* (2) Directional flow nozzles
* (1) Ocean Pulse Duo - Alternating wavemaker
* (4) Integrated cooling fans (3,000 RPM's)
* Counter current protein skimmer with air pump
* 3-stage filtration with removable media basket
* Center overflow system
* Designated area for a heater
* Flame retardant ABS canopy housing
* Thermal protector for canopy (Auto Shut Off protection)"

I filled it up with freshwater and I'm testing it out and so far so good.
Here is a picture of the 14k MH light on.

Picture of the back.

Picture of the MH light.

Here is a picture of the biocube filled with FW.(I'm testing it out)

The back of the biocube.

 

[Western_reefer]

Some more pictures...

I got it for $571 and thats with taxes. It was on sale, so that why I got it. Its brand new.
Here is a drawing I made of the back. The green is chaeto and the brown is LR. The blue arrows is the water movement.

 

[Western_reefer]

Here is the stock list.
Fish:
Yellow Watchman with pistole shrimp
Royal Gramma(already have)
Hectors Goby
Maroon clownfish(already have)

Inverts:
10-15 nass snails(more or less?)
10-15 cerith snails, And some Astrea/Turbo snails
1 cleaner shrimp
1 fire shrimp
1-2 maxima clams or 1-2 Crocea clams

Corals
Rics
yumas
nice zoas
a few LPS
lots of SPS

 

[Western_reefer]

Here are some pictures of the box I made for the chaeto light which is going to be on the back middle chamber. I put foil on the inside as a reflector.

This is what I'm going to use to keep the light in its spot.

 

[danfrith]

Lookin good, any anem for the clown?

 

[danfrith]

Lookin good, any anem for the clown?

 

[Western_reefer]

I don't know. Maybe.

 

[nemowithnoeyes]

on that foil reflector it will only reflect 75% of your light max. if you spray painted it glossy white you wouldave gotten up to 85% reflection. just something to think about for future reflective devices. and alliminum is almost 93%.

 

[Nano Chris]

Looks good.

 

[Western_reefer]

Thanks for the compliments everyone!

 

[Western_reefer]

Here are a few updates! Got 28 gallons of distiled water.:dance: Here are some pictures.:dance:

 

[Nano Chris]

Well ur on ur way. Congrats!

 

[Western_reefer]

Yeah. Thanks!

 

[Reef Ruler]

your gettin pretty far! just letting you know, my BC14 didnt take 14 gals to full up. More like 10. You could still use the leftover for water change water

 

[Western_reefer]

Yeah, I know. I'm going to be using a few gallons from my old reef tank. Ok, I might fill up the tank at around 3 PM today or tomorrow morning!:dance: :dance:

 

[Western_reefer]

Ok, I filled up the tank right now! Will post pictures in a little bit.:dance: :dance: :dance:

 

[Western_reefer]

Here are some pictures of the stand standing outside.

Some pictures of the aquarium on the stand inside the house with some FW in the tank.

Here is a picture of the aquarium filled with water and salt.

Here is a picture of the aquarium with the salt already dissolved.

Tell me what you think!:dance:

 

[reefman13]

Now you just need some sand and some LR and you will be cycling!!!!!

 

[vonodie1]

did you make your stand or purchase it? I like it.

 

[Western_reefer]

Yeah. First I have to buy the sand. My dad and I built the stand our selves.