Hello all

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Jason Brasher

New Member
Hi, I am a brand new member and just wanted to say hello. I purchased a 29 gallon bio cube today and will be picking it up later, it is currently being used by someone and I am buying it as is. I'm very excited to get started. I know it is coming with about 40lbs of live rock and 2 bangaii cardinals and sixline wrasse. I will post more specifics once I have it but would love any advice. The seller says he has lots of extras to go with it. Two power heads I believe as well.
 
Kristin1234

Kristin1234

Active Member
Awesome! Hope you got a steal on it!

Make sure you get plenty on extra salt water as well until you are able to produce your own.
 
beth

beth

Administrator
Staff member
Hey, Jason. And welcome. What will you be doing to keep water conditions good during this transition?
 
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Jason Brasher

New Member
Once I got it home and got everything set up I used the supplied materials and checked the salinity and nitrate levels etc.. It's been about 12 hrs now and all seems fine. It's so awesome, I'm in love.
 
Kristin1234

Kristin1234

Active Member
Keep an eye on ammonia. Make sure you have RO/DI water for top off and salt water as well for change outs.

Looks really nice!
 
lmforbis

lmforbis

Well-Known Member
Best advise is to go very slow. I know this was a full set up with live stock so this first part was fast because the tank was already established. From the looks of it, it was also well maintained. From this point forward go very slow with every change you make. Let everything stabilize for a while before you try to add any more fish or inverts. Do lots of research.
If you don't already have one, I'd locate a source of reverse osmosis deionized water (RODI). You don't want to use tap water for topping off evaporation or making salt water. Your system is small so you can probably get by with 5 gallons a week. You can get RO at most large grocery stores from a self serve dispenser ($0.37 per gallon at walmart). Not as good as RODI as it hasn't been deionized but better than tap. I like to have, like Kristin, some of both pure RODI for top offs and some mixed up with salt for emergency water changes, probably more important in newer a small system like yours.
Most important thing is enjoy.
 
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Jason Brasher

New Member
Wow, thanks for taking the time to post all of that great info. I'm certainly going to take it very slow because I wouldn't want to make any hasty decisions and kill off any fish or rock. I have 3 gallons of RO that the seller gave me but I will locate a steady source. Thanks! I am truly enjoying it.
 
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