29g Bio-cube, my first salt water tank

[ronnie]

[ronnie]

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to be hoenst, i found my refractometer for 10$ used off a local reefer. Ppl get out of the hobby and sell stuff for dirt however i dont think you have much time to wait it out.
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Originally Posted by Bdhb12
http:///forum/post/2920057
Hello all i'm new to this but i've done freshwater. I want to do a biocube like your but cost is my only limiting factor and i chose 29g for portability when we move in the summer where it will be my quarantine tank when i get a bigger tank. So my question is how much does a nice setup like that cost? And, can anyone help me find info on seahorses? My fiance loves them and in the future I would like to surprise her with one as soon as i know what i'm doing.
Thanks! I got mine as a Christmas gift, but after the tank, I've spent about $200-300 on LR, LS, pumps. The most expensive was the sunpod
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Originally Posted by cal559
http:///forum/post/2920068
Here's a link to the seahorse forum...
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/vb/forumdisplay.php?f=36
If you want to do a seahorse tank ask them over there, that's your best bet...

Originally Posted by [Ronnie]
http:///forum/post/2920097
to be hoenst, i found my refractometer for 10$ used off a local reefer. Ppl get out of the hobby and sell stuff for dirt however i dont think you have much time to wait it out.

I just ordered one and waiting until it comes!
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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What do you guys think about adding a canister filter to my biocube? Yes, no, maybe? I do do get it it'll be used for a bigger tank later on, but for now, for a biocube what do you guys think?
 
subielover

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Even if you had a big tank I wouldn't use a canister filter. It would be better to run a larger refugium if you can. A 10 gallon plumbed into the system with a 5" sandbed and a lot of chaeto would be extremely beneficial.
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Originally Posted by NaNo-NeWb1983
http:///forum/post/2921197
i dont think you will need it, you should be fine without it... You get your fuge yet?
Not yet, I was going to buy this awesome set-up with a skimmer and all, but the seller backed out, laaame. So now I need to order another fuge from my LSF and now comes end of the month, time to pay bills
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Ok, so new update not so much with my Nano, but with a brand new 55g tank and 2-24" lights for $15!!!

Some guy at the LSF said that he bought it but was just taking space in his apartment since he bought a 120g the week after and since I kinda started making friends around my LFS' and we get along and he kinda helps me a bit with marine fish when I see him, he said he would give it to me if I bought him a little frogspawn that was there and it was only $15, soo yeah w000t!

Now, can anyone point me in a good direction onto where to start with this one?
 
cal559

cal559

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Filtration: HOB Filter like an AquaClear 70 or a Refugium: CPR Aquatics AquaFuge 2 Large Hang-on Back Refugium w/ Pump & Protein Skimmer or a 10 gallon plumbed refugium...
Just need a stealth heater, 2 K1 powerheads, sand and rock...skimmer optional(some fuges come with a skimmer).
What kind of lighting?
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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it's just 2 - 15w fluorescent lights, cheap ones, but I do plan on upgrading. One thing I'm thinking of if having my current sunpod hang from atop of the 55g and return my nano to the stock lights. Does that sound good or bad?
Would a Medium AquaFuge2 work as a filter? Wouldn't I need to add like any other type of filtration media? I know that the fuge I'll be adding LS and cheato and some plants.
Would a aquaclear 70 or a fuge be better than a canister filter?
Thanks!
 
cal559

cal559

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From what i read about canister filters they can clog up quick...so wkly cleaning is required...
If you can fit both the aquaclear and the aquafuge 2 on the back it would be nice (I think you can?) The aquaclear has carbon which is very good to run in any tank and a sponge or filter floss too.
I can't answer the lighting question maybe somebody else can?
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Good to know about the canister filters

I can fit both of them in the back no problem. Would I still be able to use the purigen and chemi-pure in the aquaclear?
 
d-dzel

d-dzel

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Originally Posted by nissan577
http:///forum/post/2921833
i hate it when im in school. i never get to read the conversation. not that i want to but i feel left out


lol Quick summary, I have a 55g, what filtration stuff/lights is the best for a nice set-up
 
rubyredrose46

rubyredrose46

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Awww the bunny is so cute!! I wanted one but my hubby said no he had some times with them growing up I guess.. So we ended up with 2 guinea pigs. So my co worker found out I had the piggys and begged me to come over and help trim the toe nails on his bunny.. Woo you wanna talk about mean and some teeth on them.. He ended up getting rid of the bunny. But yours look all sweet and nice!!! Very cute!! The tanks looks great too!!
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