Stocking an Oceanic Biocube 29 HQI
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laxplaya1234
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I like the way the system works.... I'm very appreciative tht you guys help me 
mr. limpid
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Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/20#post_3479730
I think Rickross was young, or maybe he just came off that way. I hope he licks his wounds and comes back. Being corrected when you offer misinformation is why the site works so well. If we mess up when we offer advice, somebody hopefully catches the mistake and speaks up...we all learn something that way, and it protects us, creating a safety net of advice coming from many instead of one.
I feel the same way, i don't everything and others may have experienced it and I only read it. I'll take experience every time. If I was corrected on something I would research it more so I wouldn't give out wrong advise.
Originally Posted by Flower http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/20#post_3479730
I think Rickross was young, or maybe he just came off that way. I hope he licks his wounds and comes back. Being corrected when you offer misinformation is why the site works so well. If we mess up when we offer advice, somebody hopefully catches the mistake and speaks up...we all learn something that way, and it protects us, creating a safety net of advice coming from many instead of one.
I feel the same way, i don't everything and others may have experienced it and I only read it. I'll take experience every time. If I was corrected on something I would research it more so I wouldn't give out wrong advise.
meowzer
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Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479746
I feel the same way, i don't everything and others may have experienced it and I only read it. I'll take experience every time. If I was corrected on something I would research it more so I wouldn't give out wrong advise.
YES, I too believe he was younger then he said.....BUT he has been a problem and outwardly rude and condesending to people......we do not want that here, and I had to warn him about it last week.
NOW....I think we should get back to the OP's thread
Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479746
I feel the same way, i don't everything and others may have experienced it and I only read it. I'll take experience every time. If I was corrected on something I would research it more so I wouldn't give out wrong advise.
YES, I too believe he was younger then he said.....BUT he has been a problem and outwardly rude and condesending to people......we do not want that here, and I had to warn him about it last week.
NOW....I think we should get back to the OP's thread
laxplaya1234
Member
Ok just so we are all clear a safe combination for the biocube is
Fish:
Ocellaris or percula clown fish (2)
Yellow watchman goby and Pistol shrimp pair
Pacific cleaner shrimp
fire fish goby (2) or a small reef safe wrasse
With an addition to other corals such as mushrooms, torch, etc. but definetly not anemones because they will out grow the tank and could kill all the other creatures... Correct?
Fish:
Ocellaris or percula clown fish (2)
Yellow watchman goby and Pistol shrimp pair
Pacific cleaner shrimp
fire fish goby (2) or a small reef safe wrasse
With an addition to other corals such as mushrooms, torch, etc. but definetly not anemones because they will out grow the tank and could kill all the other creatures... Correct?
kiefers
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Originally Posted by laxplaya1234 http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479753
Ok just so we are all clear a safe combination for the biocube is
Fish:
Ocellaris or percula clown fish (2)
Yellow watchman goby and Pistol shrimp pair
Pacific cleaner shrimp
fire fish goby (2) or a small reef safe wrasse
With an addition to other corals such as mushrooms, torch, etc. but definetly not anemones because they will out grow the tank and could kill all the other creatures... Correct?
okay, I like your list here, keep in mind, the firefish are jumpers. Do you have the newer version of the biocube? I ask this because there is a small opening into the filter media area and the fish WILL find this am possibly jump.
The newer cubes does not have this opening and should be good.
What type of reef wrasse are you looking into? A possum wrasse, altho ugly as sin, is a very interesting critter indeed. I had one and his name was igor. Lol
Originally Posted by laxplaya1234 http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479753
Ok just so we are all clear a safe combination for the biocube is
Fish:
Ocellaris or percula clown fish (2)
Yellow watchman goby and Pistol shrimp pair
Pacific cleaner shrimp
fire fish goby (2) or a small reef safe wrasse
With an addition to other corals such as mushrooms, torch, etc. but definetly not anemones because they will out grow the tank and could kill all the other creatures... Correct?
okay, I like your list here, keep in mind, the firefish are jumpers. Do you have the newer version of the biocube? I ask this because there is a small opening into the filter media area and the fish WILL find this am possibly jump.
The newer cubes does not have this opening and should be good.
What type of reef wrasse are you looking into? A possum wrasse, altho ugly as sin, is a very interesting critter indeed. I had one and his name was igor. Lol
btldreef
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Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479755
okay, I like your list here, keep in mind, the firefish are jumpers. Do you have the newer version of the biocube? I ask this because there is a small opening into the filter media area and the fish WILL find this am possibly jump.
The newer cubes does not have this opening and should be good.
What type of reef wrasse are you looking into? A possum wrasse, altho ugly as sin, is a very interesting critter indeed. I had one and his name was igor. Lol
Good point! I had caught my Yasha Goby jumping in there quite a few times. I'm fairly certain the the HQI version corrected this issue, which is what the OP is getting.
Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479755
okay, I like your list here, keep in mind, the firefish are jumpers. Do you have the newer version of the biocube? I ask this because there is a small opening into the filter media area and the fish WILL find this am possibly jump.
The newer cubes does not have this opening and should be good.
What type of reef wrasse are you looking into? A possum wrasse, altho ugly as sin, is a very interesting critter indeed. I had one and his name was igor. Lol
Good point! I had caught my Yasha Goby jumping in there quite a few times. I'm fairly certain the the HQI version corrected this issue, which is what the OP is getting.
kiefers
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Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479757
Good point! I had caught my Yasha Goby jumping in there quite a few times. I'm fairly certain the the HQI version corrected this issue, which is what the OP is getting.
SAWEET!
Originally Posted by BTLDreef http:///t/392056/stocking-an-oceanic-biocube-29-hqi/40#post_3479757
Good point! I had caught my Yasha Goby jumping in there quite a few times. I'm fairly certain the the HQI version corrected this issue, which is what the OP is getting.
SAWEET!
fallensynner
Member
Everything said in the posts sound great to me I had a rose anenome and he moved threw out the tank and went into the filter got chopped up and spit back into the system all my fish died and there went about $600 and the suckiest thing is when it happened and all the fish started dying I couldn't do anything it was sad:sad:. I had nightmares that night. I did a water change within the hr and at least all the coral where saved it was 3 in the morning
laxplaya1234
Member
Wow that's so sad and I will definetly check before I setup the system that the top is completely sealed so the the firefish can get out
and I will definetly check before I setup the system that the top is completely sealed so the the firefish can get out
spanko
Active Member
Keep it simple when you start up. You are getting good advice here. The lighting on this tank will serve you well for any kind of coral you may want to keep. Just be aware that you need to research their needs prior to placement in the tank. some coral like lower light areas, some like to be blasted by the sun. You mus choose you aqua scape with what coral you want to keep in mind. Lower light coral, create some over hangs or "darker" areas for these. As for the fish I think your list is good. I would add in this order
Firefish
goby Shrimp pair
Clowns.
Look into the Caribbean cleaner shrimps though. They seem to be easier to keep IME.
To the list above you could take a chance with a sixline but if you do make it the very last addition to your tank. I don't think you would be overstocked by doing this as long as you maintain the tank well.
As for the anemone I agree you don't want to put it in a tank that has not matured for some time. However I do think that a bubble tip can be kept in this size tank, I have one myself and have had it for a long time. It has not moved but it has been a pest to the coral that are close enough to it so that it can reach them. Again much research needs to be done on the keeping of these creatures and you should only attempt it if you first of all are willing to take the chance and secondly if you have provided it with the kind of place it would be located in the wild so that it will stay there. I also find that providing this space and feeding some good meaty food once a week will also help to keep them in place. But there are no guarantees and you are the one that must decide if you want to take the risk.
Welcome to the site and don't let the drama get you.
Firefish
goby Shrimp pair
Clowns.
Look into the Caribbean cleaner shrimps though. They seem to be easier to keep IME.
To the list above you could take a chance with a sixline but if you do make it the very last addition to your tank. I don't think you would be overstocked by doing this as long as you maintain the tank well.
As for the anemone I agree you don't want to put it in a tank that has not matured for some time. However I do think that a bubble tip can be kept in this size tank, I have one myself and have had it for a long time. It has not moved but it has been a pest to the coral that are close enough to it so that it can reach them. Again much research needs to be done on the keeping of these creatures and you should only attempt it if you first of all are willing to take the chance and secondly if you have provided it with the kind of place it would be located in the wild so that it will stay there. I also find that providing this space and feeding some good meaty food once a week will also help to keep them in place. But there are no guarantees and you are the one that must decide if you want to take the risk.
Welcome to the site and don't let the drama get you.
laxplaya1234
Member
Thanks for the advice
travelerjp98
Active Member
Haha, all the drama that happened here reminded me of what I did during the TOTM contest, LOL. Sorry to get off topic, this was just very interesting for me to read and relate to!