Recent content by rrent

Grozier - thanks, I tried to search it but couldn't remember the word creep - "salt migration" didn't turn up any usable results.

I've had my new- to- me 29 Bio cube running where I'm going to set it up with tap water as a test. No leaks, no water loss - but soft moist salt ( easy to wipe off with just my finger) wicking up from the bottom plastic. The spot is about 1/4 x 1/4". Any call for concern - I saw it up and...

I'm thinking of using only live rock (in 29 Bio- cube) adding 10-12#'s a week ' till I reach 40#' s or so. Any problems with this plan? Extended cycle? Possible algae problems? If this will work - should I add any snails during this process?

About ready to get the Bio-cube up and running. Been ready multiple web-site, forums, even a blog or two. I saw a specific brand name of test kit "very accurate / not way expensive" - but can't find it now. What's your favorite test kit? Thanks in advance R

thanks all -- I had it running today - looks like I'll have about 8" of water in the center chamber.

current plan: In-tank media basket with filter floss, with chem- pure or purigen, cheato with submersible light, Rio 6HF concern is water level in 2 - 3 won' t be high enough to cover a heater

I'm going to use an Aquatic life 115 skimmer in the first chamber - not sure if the other chambers will have enough water. Can I put a heater in a back corner of the display/main tank. Is there any problem with coralline building up on it?

title says it all - I'm in central Texas

very nice

bio cube resource guide rocks - been reading it for days

scratches!!! The used- cube was priced right and came with some extras ( Rio 6HF, canister filter we' 'll use on my wife's fresh water, timed control, upgraded lights, UV)- so I' not feeling as ripped off as I might have. researched scratch repair --- thinking now, if I can' t find a good...

Thanks - googled it, been reading it for a couple of days - have a plan to get the BC29 set up.

Filled it yesterday with tap water plus 1 gallon vinegar, ran it overnight, reached in with a brush this morning the coralline seems to be coming right off (I'll do more after work). Thanks everyone for the good advice. I've been researching how I'm going to set it up and will certainly be...

I bought a used BC29 a couple of days ago. Paid a little less than you. It had been modified with a cartridge filter and UV - I've been researching options on setting it up (the way I want it). It looks like they come with a skimmer - most say you don't need one on such a small tank. My guess...

in the Jeep world we call them PO' s (previous owners) - the PO of my 29g bio cube added a cartridge filter. My plan is to dump it (possibly use on wife' s fresh water tank). I'm not sure what may have been removed from the back of the cube. Any pics would help. I'll be using plenty of live...