siskiou Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I finally set up the 60G cube over the last few weeks. Added a batch of sand and a little rock that's been cycling with a heater, pump and skimmer for months in a corner of the kitchen (it will be so nice to have the rubbermaid container out of there!). Once I'm sure the parameters are stable (currently ammo, nitrites and trates are at 0), I'll start moving the contents of my 20H, which has been up for over 5 years, into the cube. This is the first time I am experiencing MH lighting, and I have to admit, it looks great! Though for some reason the bulb went out just seconds after I took the pic, and now I have to figure out why. I really don't have the resources to get a new bulb right now (btw, does anyone know if the cheapo ebay bulbs are worth trying in a pinch?). I'll be setting up a fuge with macro in the sump, and the little ASM mini skimmer is looking pretty good. Hope it's enough for that size tank! I'll be picking up a Koralia 3 from dstoneburg in a couple of days, in addition to a modded Tunze 6025 that's already in there. Once the 20H is empty, it'll free up 3 MJs (400, 900, 1200) and I may mod one of them for more flow for the cube. The fan in the hood is super loud, but for now I'll have to live with it, until some more money flows in! I'm going to keep this tank stocked low with fish, because I don't want to have to fight nitrates and HA in this tank, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 GREAT PICTURE!!! I would stay away from those 'cheap' Ebay bulbs. I have read where others have had problems and ended up switching bulbs again in a 2-3 month span. Some believe the spectrum is really low and it is to blame for the problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectra Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Tank looks great a whole lot better than when you bought it. Figure out the light yet? Also what is the light in there? Someone might have an extra lying around that could help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impur Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Great start! Can't wait to see it in person once its all stocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstoneburg Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Im diggin the coral skeleton and seashell look! Ill have to come by and see this beauty in person some time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 We could have a mini meet here some time, now that we've added on and have a tiny bit more room! Maybe a HA and nitrates theme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstoneburg Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Haha, is all the construction done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lquidglass Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Nice, off to a great start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted February 24, 2008 Author Share Posted February 24, 2008 Just a quick update after breaking down my very first tank, the 20H, and moving it into the cube. A bit on the messy side with all the leathers, but not too bad, I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef-fisher Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Sweet tank. Its looking good! I really enjoy those cube tanks. Where did you get it anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 Thanks! I picked it up as a package deal (tank, stand, canopy, MH pendant, sump, return pump, overflow box and skimmer) at Saltwater Fantaseas in Portland. Basically, everything was there. Needed a good cleaning, and a paint job, but was pretty much ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siskiou Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Side view! I still have a lot to learn about taking good tank pictures. Everything looks so washed out in my pics! Under VHO actinics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miniwhinny Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Oh I like it !!! Makes me want a cube (whistle)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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