8-gal. biocube build

[earnit33]

Be patient just got it and of course something comes up and can't get set up this weekend! But it's a start.Day 1:Attachment 203233
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[earnit33]

Black sand!

 

[chroniccoral35]

Can't wait to see it started. What do you plan to do with the tank?

 

[nemo_66]

looks good. i was going to get black sand, but decided against it. just make sure the stand is sturdy.

oh, and check out my build on a 10 gallon
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/326989/nemos-10-gallon-tank-diary

 

[earnit33]

Originally Posted by Nemo_66 http:///forum/post/2684738
looks good. i was going to get black sand, but decided against it. just make sure the stand is sturdy.

oh, and check out my build on a 10 gallon
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/326989/nemos-10-gallon-tank-diary
Was debating on the black sand,decided to try it on a small tank,I've got a 55 W/reg reef sand.Also going to get a 14 biocube so this smaller one will help my curiousity for the next.My plans for this one is a dedicated zoanthid and ricordia tank,maybe a couple of others,I guess just reef

you know things always change as you go!

Oh,that's a marble topped speaker that it is on,very stable! Thanks though.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

NIce tank. I also want go with black sand in my next tank. Actually Im going to. lol dont know when that next tank is going to come lol

 

[nemo_66]

kool. yea, things change very rapidly in this hobby. i was set for reef in my old 28 gallon bow, and then when we moved. transfered the tank, and wanted a FOWLR with some corals. lol. my ten is going to be a reef tho.

 

[earnit33]

Got some water and a few things out of my 55 gal.

Day 2:

 

[silverdak]

ok I have to ask... why is the temperature thing upside down? otherwise it looks great!

 

[earnit33]

oops! caught that after I posted

fixed.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

lol.
Looks good.
Break that rock down so yo can get a few diff shapes in the aquascape!

 

[earnit33]

I've got some smaller peices in my 55,Gonna swap back for smaller peices when I have more time!Just wanted to get it running,you know how that goes

 

[nemo_66]

looking good. the ginopora or however you spell it, really pops with the black sand and background.
a nice big sun coral would really look good in there.

 

[chroniccoral35]

Looks nice so far, yeah +1 to the sun coral idea

 

[krazy302]

Tank looks really good. I am in the process of putting one together for my daughter. I like the black sand makes the colors really pop out at you. Do you have any plans on upgrading the main pump, and if so what would you be using in it's place.

I also have a thread started on the progress of my tank check it out if you want. I will definatley be checking back to see your progress also.

 

[earnit33]

I am going to look into and see if I can upgrade pump it is only 106 gph stock,I think I do need more flow! If you or anyone else might know I would appreciate it.

 

[subielover]

Any of the maxijet pumps can be easily used as a replacement for the stock unit.

 

[earnit33]

Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2685969
Any of the maxijet pumps can be easily used as a replacement for the stock unit.

Thanks for the info.I'm going to try that when I get a chance!

 

[nano reefer]

why is the heater in the display?

 

[earnit33]

Quick throw together,going to move it and swap the LR next weekend!
You guys wasn't suppose to notice that!