fredknack Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 I have a 29 gallon BioCube and 12 gallon refugium for sale. Here is what they look like new: http://www.fishsupply.com/saq-bc82052.html If you search for Oceanic Biocube on Google a link to my YouTube video of this tank and refugium should come up number two. My video has had 33,000 views and it is very popular. It shows what this system can do with stock pumps and lighting. Here is the YouTube video: The tank is $160.00 and the refugium is $80.00. I might trade for a calcium reactor for my 140 gallon tank. The reactor would need to be a something I can research via google because I am a reactor noobie. It is about 16 months old. It has bubs it it that are only 6 weeks old. It has a couple modifications. I added an external 12 gallon refugium to it. Do do this I drilled two 1" holes into the back of the lid. These holes do not effect the appearance in any way because BioCubes are not meant to be viewed from the back. The fuge is set higher than the tank so that water is pumped up into it and it overflows back into the tank. I drilled a 1.5" hole into the back right corner of the lid. This hole is visible but minor. The tank is in great shape. There is some algae on the back black wall but overall very minor. The only flaw I see to this system is that the LED moonlights don't seem very bright. I think they have become more dull over time. If you want the 12 gallon refugium it is an extra $80.00. It seems a little spendy but the tank, compact florescent retro kit, pumps, and bulk heads can all be used in different parts of my 140 gallon system so I would just have to replace them anyway. I hate to sell this stuff but I would love it more if this whole system was to stay together. The refugium is a modified Eclipse tank. I pulled out the light and filter system from the hood and added a Compact Florescent light. The hood and light is not very solid. When I added the light I did a pis poor DIY job jut it works great. The fuge needs to sit 7 inches above the Biocube. The fuge tank is 10" by 20" by 22". You can read more about the refugium build here: http://63.135.96.13/biocube_refugium.cfm Overall the entire package is really cool. With a large refugium on a tank like this it will be really stable and algae free. I would love to see the entire system stay together. Thanks, Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted December 14, 2008 Author Share Posted December 14, 2008 I would gladly trade the 29 gallon Biocube (without the fuge) for a 14 gallon Biocube. That way it would fit in my new setup as a quarantine tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Will trade the BioCube tank without the fuge for zoanthid, ricordia, or other softie's. To make it work the same frags would have to be worth around $150.00 if I was to buy them at the LFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Do you have a stand for it Fred? How old is it? HOw many holes are drilled on the 29? I just got a 14G nanocube and a 29 would be a nice upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hi R-3 There are no holes drilled into the actual tank. There is just the one 1.5" hole on the top as in the picture and then the two 1" holes in the back of the hood. I have fairly detailed pictures on www.myreefaquarium.com. The site gets no love but it does have the details you need. I got the tank February 26th 07. The bulbs are near to new. Overall it looks great. I think the top hood looks better than the pictures show. Unfortunately I don't have a stand. I would love to trade for your tank. The smaller tank would fit into my new setup as a small quarantine tank or fuge. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Yeah I could trade straight across. I just got the tank from dstoneburg. I think he said it was only a couple months old also. I can sell the stand I got to someone else. I am in Portland on January the 5th is that soon enough? I might try to make it up sooner. Let me know. Also can I get some dimensions of the tank so I can build a stand? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I also looked on the site but couldnt find the pics of the holes. I get what you are saying but just wanted to be able to see it. They could be called custom venting holes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Hi The best shot of these 'custom venting holes' is the last photo at the bottom of this page: http://www.myreefaquarium.com/biocube_refugium.cfm If the tank is placed against a wall then these holes won't be seen. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-3 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Ohh okay that works! I can run some cords through the back Well let me know how soon ya wanna do this. Later Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted December 20, 2008 Author Share Posted December 20, 2008 Great Ryan. Yes the 'custom venting holes' are perfect for running the cords from your heater, extra pumps, and a temp probe. PM Sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted December 21, 2008 Author Share Posted December 21, 2008 Trade Pending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Have you sold the 29 yet? If not I will take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredknack Posted December 27, 2008 Author Share Posted December 27, 2008 Sorry But Yes. I have a trade setup for early next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA2OR Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Oh...dang it. Well good for you though. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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