Biocube startup

[ninjafish]

Just got the new Biocube 29g HQI and set it up with 30lbs LS. I just ordered 45 lbs LR and some chaeto. I have a couple of questions:
Do I need a special light for the chaeto?
Do I need an extra powerhead because there doesn't seem to be a lot of water movement right now?
At what point should I introduce a CUC?

 

[salt210]

not special, but a light on it
if you are going to keep coral, yes you will need some flow
after the cycle

 

[ninjafish]

How many hrs per day does the light need to be on?
What would you recommend for additional flow?
Is there anything else that I need to assure the biocube will run at optimal level?

 

[salt210]

at least as long as your running the regular lights, most people run theirs opposite their tank lights.
small PH should work
once the levels are down and stabilized. nitrates, nitrites, etc. are all 0

 

[nissan577]

some people run their lights from 8-10 hrs.
for flow a Koralia 1 or maybe 2 of the koralia 1 will work great!

 

[wifishman1]

ive got a question for ninja, hows the heat on that thing? just seeing if i should order the new led nano cube because of heat issues. btw PICS......
thanks,
matt

 

[ninjafish]

With the lights on and no heater, it's running about 72.