WingRider62 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 So, I've been thinking today (which usually gets me in trouble, and always cost me money). We just recently setup our 75G with a 30g sump and Deltec skimmer, the original idea was to get rid of both of the Biocubes, but the Misses wanted a Puffer...so we got a Stars and Stripes Puffer for one of the Biocubes. Part of the reasoning behind getting the larger tank was to have less tanks to take care of, ie water changes,testing etc. But now with the Puffer, we have just as much work if not more than before, which brings me to the point. Would it make since to setup another tank (not the biocube) next to the the 75G and drill it,so we could share the benifits of the larger water volume,skimmer,live rock and the Apex controller? Or would that create too much bio load? If it would work,then we would sell the Biocube,since I don't really want to drill modify it (I'm always concerned about resale value if I modify something). Anyways, thanks for your thoughts and advice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerk1985 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 It would be alot more stable having the two connected with the larger water volume. The puffer beibg a messy fish will make the bioload on the 75 alittle heavier, but it will be easier to keep the puffer in cleaner water having it diffused in the bigger water volume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Like you mentioned, I too like sharing systems from the maintenance perspective and the apex perspective. Much easier to maintain. Once concern worth noting. Does the sump have enough capacity to handle both tanks in a power outtage with the drain down? This is a big topic but myself I would go for 1 sump like you are thinking. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Probably should make it a bigger tank, that puffer is gonna get huge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Always better with more volume IMO. Before purchasing my home I had a setup with 4 tanks all sharing a common sump. As Clark stated just be sure the sump can handle the loss from all tanks. Otherwise.... Rock it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanmike01 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Let me know if you decide to sell. Edited September 2, 2015 by fishmanmike01 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackice Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 Two tanks to one sump is the same as one tank. I have three going to mine. water drains in and is pumped back out the number of tanks is irrelevant. But why are you putting a puffer in a bio cube I'm sure it's small(I hope) now but they grow fast and will max out at over a foot long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 We obviously didnt do enough research on the Puffer. But, now that we have him, we are going to do the best we can to make him a good home. That being said, we are looking for a cube tank similar to the biocube footprint without the built in sump. We are a little cramped for space, and will have to move the 75 over just a little bit as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Let me know if you decide to sell. Mike, I still have that big Hammer for sale if youre still interested, the other guy flaked on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingRider62 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Let me know if you decide to sell. The Biocube is now for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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