First saltwater tank

[Phata31681]

Hello all I am looking to do my first saltwater tank with live rock and fish. I am thinking of going with the new biocube 32 tank. I just wanted to know what everyone thinks about it and any experience you might have had with this tank.

What recommend extras should I buy to go along with this tank?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[CodyRVA]

Guessing you're referring to the coralife model? Can't speak to that tank per say, never owned one, but overall... take things slow. You don't need an elaborate system right out of the gate. Buy the essentials... heater, power head, skimmer, etc. Patience is a must, can't say it enough. Research your butt off before you buy anything, whether it be equipment or livestock. The worst thing you can do is introduce a critter into an environment that is not suitable for its livelihood.

 

[Angelo Fatica]

Ive had great experience with tanks like that, assuming it is an all in one. They seem almost easier to take care of to me than a regular tank. Like it was said before, do your research and ask your lfs about anything before you put it in your tank. Also dont get lazy with the tank, it will just lead to headaches and burned money in the long run. Other than that I think you will like the experience overall, and welcome!

 

[Phata31681]

Guessing you're referring to the coralife model? Can't speak to that tank per say, never owned one, but overall... take things slow. You don't need an elaborate system right out of the gate. Buy the essentials... heater, power head, skimmer, etc. Patience is a must, can't say it enough. Research your butt off before you buy anything, whether it be equipment or livestock. The worst thing you can do is introduce a critter into an environment that is not suitable for its livelihood.

Yes I am talking about the coarlife tank. It just seems to be somewhat easier for a first time tank.

 

[Adam113]

I recently started up a biocube 29 and it's been great so far.

My start up thread. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-to-the-hobby.273155/

Almost ready to add some livestock. Maybe a few tips within these posts that will help your start up out.

 

[Absolutekind]

Also, you can find BioCubes and Red Sea Max all-in-ones on craigslist for much cheaper, and they're readily available for sale.

 

[spidercrab]

Welcome to the wonderful world of saltwater! There is definitely a steep learning curve. Most people jump right and and learn from mistakes. I suggest reading as many forums as possible to minimize the amount of frustration that can occur with beginning the hobby.

 

[aythatguy26]

I started 8 weeks ago with the Coralife Biocube 29gl brand new from marine depot.

I love the tank and how much I have to interact with it to keep things going how I want it.

However, as many will say that you will want to upgrade to a larger tank very quickly.

I honestly wish I would have gone with a regular 55gl or 75gl off Craigslist or petcos $1 per gallon sell for way way cheaper and built it all myself.

Going with a all in one system from the get go has helped me learn exactly how the sump system works. And would be pretty easy to make a sump from a smaller tank (also off Craigslist or apps)

I have close to $1000 in this tank alone.

DIY stand
A few upgrades
A few small corals
And a few fish

I could have a way bigger tank for that price if I knew then what I know now.

I also have found it kind of difficult to get flow correct in a cube shape tank. A longer rectangle tank would be much easier.

I am not saying don't go with a Biocube by any means. It's a great start up tank to learn the ropes.

But bigger is always better.

 

[Phata31681]

I started 8 weeks ago with the Coralife Biocube 29gl brand new from marine depot.

I love the tank and how much I have to interact with it to keep things going how I want it.

However, as many will say that you will want to upgrade to a larger tank very quickly.

I honestly wish I would have gone with a regular 55gl or 75gl off Craigslist or petcos $1 per gallon sell for way way cheaper and built it all myself.

Going with a all in one system from the get go has helped me learn exactly how the sump system works. And would be pretty easy to make a sump from a smaller tank (also off Craigslist or apps)

I have close to $1000 in this tank alone.

DIY stand
A few upgrades
A few small corals
And a few fish

I could have a way bigger tank for that price if I knew then what I know now.

I also have found it kind of difficult to get flow correct in a cube shape tank. A longer rectangle tank would be much easier.

I am not saying don't go with a Biocube by any means. It's a great start up tank to learn the ropes.

But bigger is always better.

Do I have any picture? Thanks for the input.

 

[aythatguy26]

 

[aythatguy26]

Sorry for the iPhone6 quality

 

[Phata31681]

Sorry for the iPhone6 quality

Really nice thanks for sharing

 

[aythatguy26]

Also if still interested in the cube I found a Oceanic Biocube 29 a few weeks back on the offer up app for $50. Included pump and it was a Rimless. So it's possible to find a cheaper used one.