Subielover's Biocube 14 Diary

rebelprettyboy

rebelprettyboy

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Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2697022
OK so the fuge is complete, I removed the false floor in chamber 2, added some lr rubble and a wad of chaeto. I scraped the black off of the outside wall of chamber 2, to allow light to pass in. I put velcro on a 9 watt light that is now hanging on the back, allowing the chaeto to get light
Hopefully this works and will help with keeping the nitrates down. Also I will be "seeding" the chaeto with pods.

lol look at u. did it before I even did it lol... Whatd u have to do to take the flase floor out of the cmaber? I might do it today if i get around too it
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I need mine cuz im buying a mandrain for my 14 gal
 
subielover

subielover

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You may want to get a pen and paper for all of these detailed instructions...go ahead I will wait...
Ready for this...
I pushed hard on it
That's it, I was ready with tools and all this other stuff, but when I actually started feeling how well it was in there I could tell all I had to do was push on one side of it. Thats what I did and was able to pull it right out
You should totally do it, it was really easy and cost less than $30. for everything needed to make a proper refugium.
So quick question where should I put the purigen?
 
rebelprettyboy

rebelprettyboy

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chamber 3. I got my purigen and some chemi pure n there.
Ill try and do it today. Im not good with the DIY stuff so I usually leave everything how it is lol
 
subielover

subielover

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OK just tested my parameters and they are as follows:
PH-8.05
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-1.0
Alkalinity-5.0meq/L
Free Ammonia-0
Total Ammonia-.20
As always let me know what you think, thanks
 
blazin2k6

blazin2k6

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im envious. i have been wanting to put a fuge in both of mine for the longest and take out these sponges and bioballs. :) goodluck with it
 
subielover

subielover

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Thanks Blazin. Yeah the fuge was something that I knew would help me in the long run, plus it was a fun little project. It really was not hard to do at all. Only time will tell though if it helps keep my tank perfect
 
allen7_7

allen7_7

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You like the rs over the sti??? Humm lol it looks good tho. Any pictures of your project how the setup looks and everything?
Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2694870
A few things, all suspension related. Also have had a 05 STI, 06 Tribeca, and now my favorite 2001 RS coupe.
 
subielover

subielover

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Hey everybody, just got back from the New Jersey shore
As expected, my tank is absolutely covered in algae. I am planning on testing my parameters tomorrow when the lights come on,as long as it comes back OK then I am going to buy a few snails
Any suggestions on what type to get? My lfs has nass and astreas, also mexican turbos and chestnut turbos on sale right now, would these be good additions? Any info on what type of snails to get would be greatly appreciated
 
subielover

subielover

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Just checked my parameters:
PH-8.2
Nitrite-0
Nitrate-0
Alkalinity-4.0meq/L
Free Ammonia-.05
Total Ammonia-.10
Going to the lfs now to get some snails, pics when I get back
 
subielover

subielover

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Ended up buying 2 chestnut turbos and 3 nassarius snails, acclimating now. I will post pics once they are in and cruising the block looking for algae
 
subielover

subielover

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My nass snails have moved under the sand right now, and my turbos are on top of the sand, not really moving too much. I hope everything is ok, I will keep checking on things as the night progresses. On to the pics...




My tank as it sits now

 
subielover

subielover

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I do plan on adding more rock, most likely base rock though. I wanna get some really cool shapes, and have not been able to find much at the lfs.
 
subielover

subielover

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So today I finally got around to getting a refractometer for what I thought was a pretty good price. My specific gravity is 1.024 and my temp is hovering around 78 deg. I also picked up a 50 watt stealth heater just to make sure that there was not a big swing in temp from night to day. I also got my first fish, it is a yellowtail blue damsel. I dont know how long I will keep it for but my girlfriend really liked it. My lfs has some beautiful onyx clowns that I will eventually be adding in a few weeks. I think thats about it, I will post pics once I am done acclimating the little fella
 
subielover

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Lol, thats what I said, but we shall see

Here are some pics of my cat and his new best friend.




Hope you like
 
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