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December 5: I am 3 days into my cycle using a ghost feeding mechanism. I threw in a heater a few days ago to keep the temperature between 82-84 degrees F, since I had read the cycle completes quicker at a higher temperature. Today my ammonia was about 0.5 ppm, and nitrites were 0.25. It seems a...

Thanks for your response! I am concerned, too. I anticipated making the wooden stand based on your previous suggestions, but my father and boyfriend are so confident that they promised me a new tank if it breaks. I'm the furthest from handy so I'm more or less trusting their judgement to keep...

I have had freshwater aquariums since I was 13 or 14, and I finally decided in June of this year that I was ready to try my hand at saltwater. I read a magazine and saw the mandarin goby in its pages; although I have since reconsidered adding this fish to my system, his appearance and colors...

Perfect, thank you very much for your input.

Awesome, I didn't know that. Thank you both very much. Will an Aqueon Circulation Aquarium pump work (500 or 700 gph)? I get a great discount on Aqueon products.

How can I install a second powerhead in a BioCube? Will I have to break out some power tools?

Thank you for taking the time to answer! Given the fact that my BioCube currently has the capacity for 2 "bulbs", could I ever achieve the more blueish look, or would I have to redo my lighting to achieve this? Is it possible to mix some of the corals I see in pic #1 with some of the corals in...

I acquired a 29 gallon BioCube and will be setting it up Monday; it will be my first experience with saltwater. The tank comes with one 36 watt 10,000K bulb and a 36 watt actinic bulb, as well as the three LED moonlights. I'm curious as to whether or not these could sustain the type of coral I...

Would wood hold up better than the steel, then? I had assumed the opposite. I'm just nervous about "building" my own stand because I wouldn't be sure how to properly design it to hold the weight of my tank. Is it a fairly simple process, or are there any important things I could do to ensure the...

Paying $130 for a stand is something I really don't want to do unless I have to. We have an end-table at home where the frame and legs are made of steel, and the top is glass. After measuring, the dimensions of the end-table are about 2-3 inches longer on all sides than the BioCube. I was...

We found out the ballast to my BioCube is out, as well as the actinic light. Am I able to buy a different ballast (hopefully one a little cheaper) or do I have to order the specific BioCube one? Its for the 14 gallon BioCube.

Hi all, I picked up some dead rock from my boyfriend's uncle to start up my first saltwater tank. It has been left in a wheelbarrow outside for 2-3 years. Is there anything I need to do to the rock before I begin to "seed" it? From what I gather, seeding the rock should take place if I add all...

Hi all! Today I acquired a 14 gallon Oceanic BioCube for FREE through my boyfriend's uncle. It had been sitting outside for months and was a bit dirty, so I spent three hours using vinegar water and elbow grease to clean it up. It looks great so far. However, since it was free, I have no...

Thank you. Will the Marineland Single Bright LED (60mW blue and white, 300 lumens) be sufficient for a saltwater and coral?

Thank you again everyone. So if I'm buying pre-mixed saltwater, do I still need a refractometer? Also, if I use the 10 gallon, I bought this stuff called "salt creep eliminator that's supposed to combat erosion due to the salt. Is that good to use? My filter is either a Tetra Whisper or Aqueon...