A little help please

[stephaniemorales428]

Hello my name is Stephanie. I’m about 2 months into my biocube 32. Just fish and a cute crab for now. Had 20 gallon make shift tank which was a lot more work! I want to be sure I can keep the parameters good before I add coral. Can anyone tell me or show me a good flow in the back 3 chambers? I’m not sure how much water needs to be on the tank. I’ve had no issues but I’m just trying to perfect this new saltwater aquarium hobby. I’ve had freshwater for 3 years. I’ll up to a 40 gallon on my fresh. I definitely want to go bigger on my saltwater but 1 step at a time. Any help would be appreciated

 

[rmorris_14]

Hello my name is Stephanie. I’m about 2 months into my biocube 32. Just fish and a cute crab for now. Had 20 gallon make shift tank which was a lot more work! I want to be sure I can keep the parameters good before I add coral. Can anyone tell me or show me a good flow in the back 3 chambers? I’m not sure how much water needs to be on the tank. I’ve had no issues but I’m just trying to perfect this new saltwater aquarium hobby. I’ve had freshwater for 3 years. I’ll up to a 40 gallon on my fresh. I definitely want to go bigger on my saltwater but 1 step at a time. Any help would be appreciated

Are you using the stock filter and media rack or did you go with an intank media basket upgrade?

 

[Adolfo]

 

[dstockwell]

Do you have a test kit?

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Kristopher Conlin]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[Zach B]

Welcome Stephanie

 

[FreshSaltH2o]

 

[damsels are not mean]

Hello my name is Stephanie. I’m about 2 months into my biocube 32. Just fish and a cute crab for now. Had 20 gallon make shift tank which was a lot more work! I want to be sure I can keep the parameters good before I add coral. Can anyone tell me or show me a good flow in the back 3 chambers? I’m not sure how much water needs to be on the tank. I’ve had no issues but I’m just trying to perfect this new saltwater aquarium hobby. I’ve had freshwater for 3 years. I’ll up to a 40 gallon on my fresh. I definitely want to go bigger on my saltwater but 1 step at a time. Any help would be appreciated

I have a nanocube, similar tank. The flow in the back is not really important. It's dictated by the pumps you have (I assume you are using the ones that came with the tank) and as long as you are not getting bubbles or noises it's enough. I like to just fill it up as much as I can. More water is never bad.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello my name is Stephanie. I’m about 2 months into my biocube 32. Just fish and a cute crab for now. Had 20 gallon make shift tank which was a lot more work! I want to be sure I can keep the parameters good before I add coral. Can anyone tell me or show me a good flow in the back 3 chambers? I’m not sure how much water needs to be on the tank. I’ve had no issues but I’m just trying to perfect this new saltwater aquarium hobby. I’ve had freshwater for 3 years. I’ll up to a 40 gallon on my fresh. I definitely want to go bigger on my saltwater but 1 step at a time. Any help would be appreciated

A sicce 1.5 pump would be adequate. Chamber should have return pump and optional - Media basket and even a nano skimmer such as IceCap K1-50

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Fish Think Pink]

Hello my name is Stephanie. I’m about 2 months into my biocube 32. Just fish and a cute crab for now. Had 20 gallon make shift tank which was a lot more work! I want to be sure I can keep the parameters good before I add coral. Can anyone tell me or show me a good flow in the back 3 chambers? I’m not sure how much water needs to be on the tank. I’ve had no issues but I’m just trying to perfect this new saltwater aquarium hobby. I’ve had freshwater for 3 years. I’ll up to a 40 gallon on my fresh. I definitely want to go bigger on my saltwater but 1 step at a time. Any help would be appreciated

Hi Stephanie and Welcome! I'm Lisa. Glad you joined. Let me give you a BIG "HOWDY" from your Grand Prairie 'neighbor' near new IKEA.

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This might help you find people local to you in Fort Worth - next Sat 12/10 is last event of 2022 and kicks off local hobby club Dallas Fort Worth Marine Aquarium Society's 30 year anniversary (I've only belonged couple years):

$2,000 Holiday Potluck Giveaway Raffle - Open to Both Free and Premium Members

$2,000+ Holiday Potluck Raffle Giveaway Open to Both Free and Premium Hobby Club Members Have you been naughty or nice this year? Generous Bounce Back Sponsors and DFWMAS Members have provided wonderful products to be given away! Stop by for cake and fill out your entry slips anytime between...

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This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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[Wrassenaround]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!

 

[shakacuz]

welcome aboard the r2r board!

 

[KQuillan]

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R Stephanie

 

[jsker]

 

[stephaniemorales428]

Are you using the stock filter and media rack or did you go with an intank media basket upgrade?

I have the media basket. Right now I have the original filter with some media but I’m thinking I’m going to just get floss and some other media. I feel like the floss works better.