kmauger3
Member
I think I am done modding my BC29 and would like to post some pics and instructions for everyone.
To help with low flow in the third chamber I took out the stock filter and use a poly filter on top of my drip tray. I also cut the plastic between the first and third chamber to increase flow. This increased flow a ton.
To help with nitrates I took out all the bioballs and use live rubble in the first and second chamber. I also scrapped off the paint on the back of the cube and put a light in the second chamber. I grow chaeto in this chamber.
I had a problem with cyano in my tank so I asked around and they said to increase flow. I put another powerhead in my last chamber Maxi-Jet 900. Water flow is still good because of the other mods I had done.
I bought a light kit from nano-tuners which increased my light to 144 watts. This was a little more difficult to do because you have to solder.
I just now finished installing a Sea clone 100 protein skimmer. This was not too hard. I mounted the pump in my middle chamber under my overflow. I cut a hole in the middle of the chamber and ran tube out to get water for my skimmer. I could not use the water from the chamber because it would create flow problems and get chaeto in it. I then mounted the skimmer in my first chamber. It is working beautifully.
I put a ton of work into this cube, but hopefully I can help someone out. It works great and hopefully looks great soon.
To help with low flow in the third chamber I took out the stock filter and use a poly filter on top of my drip tray. I also cut the plastic between the first and third chamber to increase flow. This increased flow a ton.
To help with nitrates I took out all the bioballs and use live rubble in the first and second chamber. I also scrapped off the paint on the back of the cube and put a light in the second chamber. I grow chaeto in this chamber.
I had a problem with cyano in my tank so I asked around and they said to increase flow. I put another powerhead in my last chamber Maxi-Jet 900. Water flow is still good because of the other mods I had done.
I bought a light kit from nano-tuners which increased my light to 144 watts. This was a little more difficult to do because you have to solder.
I just now finished installing a Sea clone 100 protein skimmer. This was not too hard. I mounted the pump in my middle chamber under my overflow. I cut a hole in the middle of the chamber and ran tube out to get water for my skimmer. I could not use the water from the chamber because it would create flow problems and get chaeto in it. I then mounted the skimmer in my first chamber. It is working beautifully.
I put a ton of work into this cube, but hopefully I can help someone out. It works great and hopefully looks great soon.
