Anyone here have a biobubble tank setup?
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Scubub
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Okay, so it seems no one has one. I will post some pics now that it arrived and I have set it up. I am new to this so any advice is appreciated 
Here is what the bubble looks like from yesterday to today. Also if I may add, the quality and functionality of the parts and finishes on this bubble are quite nice. Everything came very nicely packaged and everything fit properly and was very easy to assemble.
Here is what the bubble looks like from yesterday to today. Also if I may add, the quality and functionality of the parts and finishes on this bubble are quite nice. Everything came very nicely packaged and everything fit properly and was very easy to assemble.
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4 claps lock it in place and it has two levers on opposite sides that releases the entire thing so it springs up. Really simple and innovative the way it functions. The filter and air pump are housed in the center and there is an LED bulb under the top cap which I believe I need to upgrade. Not sure how long this little guy will take to cycle but Im so excited to start adding to it. My kids have yet to see it. Its their V-day surprise gift.
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Noah707
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A couple snails, and micro hermits would work. Possibly a sexy anenome shrimp? And when you've figured out how to care for your tank I'm sure you'll want to go bigger, as a 3 gallon is extremely limiting to what you can put in it. It'll also be a lot harder to keep stable parameters, I'm starting with a 34 gallon and that's smaller than most would recommend to start with.. Seems counterintuitive but the larger the tank, the less required maintenance if you properly stock it. A mistake that wipes out your 3 gallon might unphase your 75 gallon.
I also recommend you try to find some live rock rubble and live sand to start with, I'm sure you can find a LFS that will sell you some or give you a piece for free with another purchase. This will help cycle the tank quickly.
Anyways, best of luck with the tank and be sure to post pictures!
I also recommend you try to find some live rock rubble and live sand to start with, I'm sure you can find a LFS that will sell you some or give you a piece for free with another purchase. This will help cycle the tank quickly.
Anyways, best of luck with the tank and be sure to post pictures!
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Thanks Noah707. I started with live sand and live rock. Those are good suggestions. I am also aware that a 3 gallon tank is difficult to keep and wont allow for many things however I am up for the challenge and also I have reasonable expectations for it. Ill keep posting pics for sure. Eventually when I'm in a house and not an apartment Ill go for bigger, I am sure of it.
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Yeah, starting with a nano isn't ideal but don't get me wrong, it's completely doable if you're diligent on maintenance and are willing to meet the needs of your livestock. I remember when I first started fish keeping I started with a 2 gallon FW tank, unfortunately for my fish I was clueless at the time.. I'm sure you'll have a better start than I did (this is your first tank right?) if you just do a bit of research and go slow.
Not sure what's ridiculous :neutral:
Not sure what's ridiculous :neutral:
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So my little Biobubble has been cycling for a week now, all levels on testing kit seem to be reading normal and consistent for the past 2 days. No signs of algae yet though. I have had a clown fish and a hermit crab in a small QT for a few days now and they seem to be active and doing well. Should I continue to wait for the tank to cycle for more days despite the acceptable test levels and no algae or can I add my livestock now? Any advice?
IronVulture
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Personally I would wait no since in rushing anything in this hobby it usually just causes grief and disappointment down the road.
Slow down and exercise patienceSo my little Biobubble has been cycling for a week now, all levels on testing kit seem to be reading normal and consistent for the past 2 days. No signs of algae yet though. I have had a clown fish and a hermit crab in a small QT for a few days now and they seem to be active and doing well. Should I continue to wait for the tank to cycle for more days despite the acceptable test levels and no algae or can I add my livestock now? Any advice?
Its too soon for fish
