nyoder23 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Here is my 29g biocube not much to really brag about but i will be doing upgrades and adding rock and coral. Looking to retrofit an LED light sytem to the hood. But we will see. They said i need to put some pics up so here it is. Wiil keep posting when things start getting upgraded and better looking. Not bad for a tank that was given to me for free with all that you see except the puffer and red star fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Welcome and good luck Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Congrats! It's a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nnewhouse Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Good start and welcome to the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h2odvl Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Looking good. What kind of puffer is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyoder23 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 it is one that has a figure 8 on its back. I think i was told they really are for the fresh water community but he seems to be just fine. Some one else told me that they had one and it left all their coral and other fish alone. So thought i would try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 hello and welcome thats a great start, but im sure it wont be big enough for you! have a good one and take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyoder23 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 you have got that right I am getting ready to get rid of a 75g tank with stand to save up and start a 125 or bigger. That will be a while have to move first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Nick, I'd add some more rock, do you have sand or gravel in the tank? If it's gravel, ditch it and get some aragnite sand, the stuff is great. You're going to need probably 30-35lbs of LR in the tank, but, you can supplement the total rock weight with dry base rock, its cheaper. Me personally, I'd pick up 20lbs of dry rock and another 5-10lbs of LR. Are you using the stock filtration? And the stock lighting? If so, I'd suggest ripping the top off of the tank and getting a 150w MH fixture, there's a clip on version that comes with a fan included thats really nice, here, that light will allow you to keep any corals you'd like in that tank, plus with the fan built into the fixture, it should keep your heat problems to a minimum. As for the filtration, I suggest, if you are using the stock filtration, ripping it out and turning the back of the tank into a refugium, there are many places online where you can find the best way to modify the filtration area into a refugium. I'll have more for ya later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyoder23 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 I was looking online and they have a retro fit for the 150w to be put into the hood with aftermarket fans. But I will have to do some research on that because it looks like a lot of work for the amount of money you have to spend. I never thought of buying rock that way. Sounds good to me thank you for the info and when ya have more info just let me know that would be great. I come from the pond side so i know a little but still really different ball game here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 What kind of sand are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyoder23 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 oh yeah i have gravel mixed with sand. But she wants all sand so we are going to get all sand what do you recomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.