Biocube 32G
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We sell a lot of bio cubes and have set up a few in the office. Currently, my favorite setup is to keep the filter cartridge in place remove the media rack and make a big fuge in the middle. The only media is the cartridge and you have nothing else you need to replace. We use 2 White Eco Chic lights magnet mounted to the back glass to light the fuge.
Tunze Eco Chic White 6500K 8821 LED Light
We recommend using the Tunze Eco Chic White 6500K 8821 LED Light as a refugium light. This light is submersible and can easily fit into the back chamber of a nano tank or in a sump.
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Metro44
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what does the refuge consist of im a newbie at thisWe sell a lot of bio cubes and have set up a few in the office. Currently, my favorite setup is to keep the filter cartridge in place remove the media rack and make a big fuge in the middle. The only media is the cartridge and you have nothing else you need to replace. We use 2 White Eco Chic lights magnet mounted to the back glass to light the fuge.
Tunze Eco Chic White 6500K 8821 LED Light
We recommend using the Tunze Eco Chic White 6500K 8821 LED Light as a refugium light. This light is submersible and can easily fit into the back chamber of a nano tank or in a sump.www.marineandreef.com
The fuge, or refugium is just a place to grow beneficial algae. The algae in the back compartment outcompete the algae in the display keeping your display clean while also removing nutrients. All you do is add the lights plug them into a timer. Set the timer to turn the lights on opposite your display lights and then add some algae. (normally Chaetomorpha) When the chamber is full throw out 1/2-1/3rd of the algae and then let it regrow. I have an article on refugiums linked below.
Aquarium Refugium Overview
Refugiums have been a popular addition to reef aquariums for many years. There are many ways that a refugium can benefit your aquarium and multiple ways to add a refugium to your aquarium.
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You can run carbon if you want but the filter cartridge still has carbon in it so we just use the cartridge and replace it regularly. I use no bio media because the algae basically is biomedia. Our office tank isn't fancy but it does very well for a tank that we take care of while working. We really don't want high-maintenance displays in the office. Here is a pic of it today. It has been 2 months since the last water change so sorry it is a bit rough.
Jesse Sunday
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What have you added for flow? I have a 32 that I ordered several powerheads for, but I'm not sure if I need them. What's this setup?
We started with a Tunze 6040 but then switched to an octopulse 2 so we could test it with hydros. it works but if we go above 15% power all the sand blows off the front bottom. I would recommend the 6040 for most people.
Tunze Turbelle Nanostream 6040 Pump
The Tunze Turbelle Nanostream 6040 Pump is relatively compact, high powered and energy efficient.
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Jesse Sunday
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Thank you! And stupid question, do you have it attached to Chamber 3? (pointing toward the front?)
Yep the outside magnet is inside chamber 3
Jesse Sunday
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Ohhhhh, I love that idea! Super clean looking! Is the return pump what came with the 32 or did you change that?
We use a varios 2 which is overkill but we use this tank to test the Hydros controller and wanted something compatible.
Knight420
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That is a nice setup. I'm looking at the Biocube 32 as another tank. I love the setup. What do you have growing on your back wall? I have a Fluval 13.5 with Stylocoeniella growing on the back. Anyway back to the Biocube.You can run carbon if you want but the filter cartridge still has carbon in it so we just use the cartridge and replace it regularly. I use no bio media because the algae basically is biomedia. Our office tank isn't fancy but it does very well for a tank that we take care of while working. We really don't want high-maintenance displays in the office. Here is a pic of it today. It has been 2 months since the last water change so sorry it is a bit rough.
How much par do you get from the lights do you know?
littlefoxx
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I put a little protein skimmer in mine. Its not automated or anything but it helps! I got it off BRS
