BIOCUBE CALLOUT!!

cameronh · Oct 31, 2016

UConnMel said:
Coralife 29 when I had it going. Switched to a RSM 650 last year.

Yeah that's nice!

MasterBacon · Oct 31, 2016

Empty holes waiting for Wednesdays Acan/Nem delivery.

MasterBacon · Oct 31, 2016

2 prime hds

DLJTWO · Oct 31, 2016

MasterBacon said:
2 prime hds

MasterBacon, are those Prime HD's over a 29g? Did you have a hard time getting the splash guard reinstalled after installing them?

MasterBacon · Oct 31, 2016

TheSoloist said:
MasterBacon, are those Prime HD's over a 29g? Did you have a hard time getting the splash guard reinstalled after installing them?

Went in like a piece of cake! I removed the reflector and 1 led bar. loosened next 2 then had to snip the nippels for the reflector. spaced them under the original vents and used the led bars to grab the middle of the hds and tightened them down. only other modification was notching a spot for the wires and keep it water tight.

MasterBacon · Oct 31, 2016

Sorry, yes it's a 29gal.

DLJTWO · Nov 1, 2016

Man that is awesome!
I'm so reluctant to cut a hole in the top on my 14g canopy but I really want to put a Prime HD on it. And I'm not sure if the splash guard on the 14g is as thick or hangs down as much as it does on the 29g. Your's looks so awesome though.

Nice work.

MasterBacon · Nov 1, 2016

TheSoloist said:
Man that is awesome!
I'm so reluctant to cut a hole in the top on my 14g canopy but I really want to put a Prime HD on it. And I'm not sure if the splash guard on the 14g is as thick or hangs down as much as it does on the 29g. Your's looks so awesome though.

Nice work.

The problem was I only had one in the beginning. With the tank at the restaurant I had to stay with a closed lid. 1 HD didn't have enough spread so close to the surface of the water. That's why I went to 2. You should be able to fit it in like mine with minimal effort!

DLJTWO · Nov 1, 2016

Well that give me hope. You think I can get away with one since the 14 isn't as wide at the 29?

I like that you were able to keep all the other hardware in it.

MasterBacon · Nov 1, 2016

TheSoloist said:
Well that give me hope. You think I can get away with one since the 14 isn't as wide at the 29?

I like that you were able to keep all the other hardware in it.

It's a pretty narrow beam, not sure. Here is a picture with 1 then a pic with 2. Different light settings but you can see the shading on the sides. Hope this helps .

DLJTWO · Nov 1, 2016

MasterBacon said:
It's a pretty narrow beam, not sure. Here is a picture with 1 then a pic with 2. Different light settings but you can see the shading on the sides. Hope this helps .

I see what you mean. I made a paper template of the Prime HD and used it to test the placement on my tank and unfortunately I'd never get two of those under my splashguard. They would extend to the section that holds the ballast and other wiring. Looks like I have some more thinking to do. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

UConnMel · Nov 3, 2016

cameronh said:
Yeah that's nice!

Thank you!

Stonefish · Nov 7, 2016

BlackFish said:
To all you Biocubers out there. Let's see aquascape, your live stock, light upgrades, filtration, anything really. Post a pic of your cube and tells us about it. I look forward to seeing everyone's set up!

I have a BC 29. It's still dry, I'm slowly getting all of the system together. But plan on adding a protein skimmer, UV filter, InTank refugium and media basket. I bought the Coralife stand but it's a piece of junk. So I'm gonna just build a new one. Idon't have a build thread yet but will soon.

JDM213 · Nov 7, 2016

BC 29

that_guy · Dec 3, 2016

Less than a week old 32gal LED BioCube...

Jd120988 · Dec 5, 2016

Biocube 29
Intank media basket running filter floss, purigen, and chemi pure elite.
Intank refugium with innovative marine magnafuge led running opposite schedule as day lights.
CA mj 1200 return pump with Aqua gadget spin stream nozzle.
Aqua euro nano skimmer (does a great job with an air pump diy mod

).
Jebao pp4 wavemaker and a spare koralia nano 425 running on and off randomly just to mix things up a bit.

Steves led retro fit led kit and moonlights (best investment on these tanks)
38 lbs of live rock
First pic is tank getting wet back in may before finished aquascaping, 2nd pic is a few days ago.

revhtree · Dec 5, 2016

Well done!

that_guy · Dec 5, 2016

Jd120988 said:
?..Intank refugium with innovative marine magnafuge led running opposite schedule as day lights...

How do you like it...thinking about getting one or the jbj model?

Jd120988 · Dec 5, 2016

@that_guy It promotes very good chaeto growth, I trim mine about 3xs a month. I was stuck between the innovative marine and the jbj I don't think you can go wrong either way. If you get the jbj let me know what you think.

helen ann · Dec 5, 2016

Jd120988 said:
Biocube 29
Intank media basket running filter floss, purigen, and chemi pure elite.
Intank refugium with innovative marine magnafuge led running opposite schedule as day lights.
CA mj 1200 return pump with Aqua gadget spin stream nozzle.
Aqua euro nano skimmer (does a great job with an air pump diy mod ).
Jebao pp4 wavemaker and a spare koralia nano 425 running on and off randomly just to mix things up a bit.
Steves led retro fit led kit and moonlights (best investment on these tanks)
38 lbs of live rock
First pic is tank getting wet back in may before finished aquascaping, 2nd pic is a few days ago.