Supraz
Reefing newb
I ended up getting the biocube hqi 29. My lfs had it for 430 plus the stand. Can't wait to get my tank setup! I'm waiting until tomorrow to get the live rocks so I can come up with a design. Thanks again for all the help!
Starting Saltwater Aquarium
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BL1
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You should setup up your tank, fill it and mix the salt for about 24-48 hours at least before you add your LS and LR. That way the salt has time to fully dissolve.
PRC
Stop Quoting Me!
Supraz;328949If thats the case said:
Leslee
Reef enthusiast
Good luck with your tank and can't wait to see the pics of it all coming together!
tankedchemist
Reef enthusiast
good choice!! I saw the same tank at my LFS today and was sorely tempted to start a new tank.... but I resisted. :D
Supraz
Reefing newb
This may be a silly question but...... :| now that I have the tank unboxed theres small peices of styrofoam inside. Once I pull out all those tiny peices do I need to rinse the tank with something? If so what?
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BL1
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Yea, you should rinse it out just in case there is dust or something else in there, when I did mine I just used distilled water and a new sponge to wipe everything down
Hi!
Sorry I didn't see this thread before - but thought I'd add my :twocents: anyway. :) I looked at the HQI as well and almost went with that one. Read about the heat etc and alot of people in another thread have used this to help overheating issues:
Azoo Cooling Fans
Runs across the back and helps cool it. It was definitely on my list.
(I just got lucky and had a BF who researches like mad and had some extra cash or I'd have HQI instead of LED.)
So far, I cycled with LR (#25) and was cycled in 1 week. NOW I am just getting up the courage to put live critters in. :helm2:
Sorry I didn't see this thread before - but thought I'd add my :twocents: anyway. :) I looked at the HQI as well and almost went with that one. Read about the heat etc and alot of people in another thread have used this to help overheating issues:
Azoo Cooling Fans
Runs across the back and helps cool it. It was definitely on my list.
(I just got lucky and had a BF who researches like mad and had some extra cash or I'd have HQI instead of LED.)
So far, I cycled with LR (#25) and was cycled in 1 week. NOW I am just getting up the courage to put live critters in. :helm2:
Supraz
Reefing newb
All the sponges say not for aquarium use..... is it OK to use those kind for the initial wipedown before You add the salt water?
BL1
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do you have one for your aquarium? like an algae scrubber?
Supraz
Reefing newb
No but I will first thing in the morning after I run to petsmart! Thanks. :-)
tankedchemist
Reef enthusiast
I used paper towels. probably not the best way, but it worked.
Supraz
Reefing newb
I added the water and i have everything hooked up. The directions for the protein skimmer say to adjust the airflow adjustment nozzle so that bubbles stay just above the reaction chaber.... However I dont see any bubbles period... Any ideas?
puttycat
Reefing newb
Don't know what skimmer you have but there should be and airline that goes to or near the pump. Make sure it is not kinked or blocked
Supraz
Reefing newb
Sorry its the Biocube 29 HQI skimmer that it comes with....
Supraz
Reefing newb
No kinks.... Could there be too much water in my tank and that be the problem?
Bifferwine
I am a girl
Because if the rock is sitting on the sand, the sand can shift beneath it. When the sand shifts, the rocks will fall. The rocks need to be sitting on a solid foundation -- the glass.
Supraz
Reefing newb
This is a new tank with nothing in it but saltwater...Could that be the reason im seeing no bubbles?
