Radman73
Valuable Member
When we made the decision to move to Florida we took that as an opportunity to get a larger tank. So, enter the 220 in my sig. That is finally up, running, and lightly stocked. But I had a dilemma. My office was far too crowded with the 220, 60 cube, my office desk, and a love seat/couch. The cube was to serve as long term QT, and still might in the short term, but I desperately needed space as my office isn't all that large.
I mentioned to my wife the idea of selling the cube setup and maybe getting something along the lines of a biocube like I started the hobby with and her reply was "We can't fit the 60 cube somewhere else in the house?" I love her so much. So, we picked out a spot in the family room and last weekend I broke down the tank, rinsed the sand, cleaned the tank, sump, and all equipment, and then put it all back together in the family room. It looks great where it is and I'm excited at having another tank to play with.
Equipment:
Marineland 60 cube, rimless.
Eheim 1262 return - Continuous duty for at least 5 years. Things a champ.
No name brand skimmer that I bought for the move and actually worked fairly well. Potential upgrade pice though.
Kessil A360W - Non E-series but will be plenty for softies and LPS.
Apex Classic. My original trusty Apex.
Tunze 3155 ATO.
20H self made sump.
DIY screen top that sits inside the aquarium for a smooth look.
Things to get:
An ATO container that can fit in the stand would be great. At least 5 gallons.
A small media reactor.
Aforementioned DOS if necessary.
Stocking plans are soft corals. Likely just zoa's and paly's with the occasional LPS like a hammer or frogspawn thrown in. I want to keep it easy to maintain with just small water changes though, if push comes to shove, another DOS wouldn't be out of the question.
For fish I always wanted a pair of black and white clowns. Honestly never expected my original clowns to live for 8 years and they're still going strong. Time to get what I originally wanted.
Fathead Sunburst Anthias.
6-line wrasse as the sole wrasse. Had one in my biocube and loved it.
Some blenny.
Some goby, maybe with a pistol pal.
Those will likely be enough with room for maybe one more fish if I see something compatible.
I mentioned to my wife the idea of selling the cube setup and maybe getting something along the lines of a biocube like I started the hobby with and her reply was "We can't fit the 60 cube somewhere else in the house?" I love her so much. So, we picked out a spot in the family room and last weekend I broke down the tank, rinsed the sand, cleaned the tank, sump, and all equipment, and then put it all back together in the family room. It looks great where it is and I'm excited at having another tank to play with.
Equipment:
Marineland 60 cube, rimless.
Eheim 1262 return - Continuous duty for at least 5 years. Things a champ.
No name brand skimmer that I bought for the move and actually worked fairly well. Potential upgrade pice though.
Kessil A360W - Non E-series but will be plenty for softies and LPS.
Apex Classic. My original trusty Apex.
Tunze 3155 ATO.
20H self made sump.
DIY screen top that sits inside the aquarium for a smooth look.
Things to get:
An ATO container that can fit in the stand would be great. At least 5 gallons.
A small media reactor.
Aforementioned DOS if necessary.
Stocking plans are soft corals. Likely just zoa's and paly's with the occasional LPS like a hammer or frogspawn thrown in. I want to keep it easy to maintain with just small water changes though, if push comes to shove, another DOS wouldn't be out of the question.
For fish I always wanted a pair of black and white clowns. Honestly never expected my original clowns to live for 8 years and they're still going strong. Time to get what I originally wanted.
Fathead Sunburst Anthias.
6-line wrasse as the sole wrasse. Had one in my biocube and loved it.
Some blenny.
Some goby, maybe with a pistol pal.
Those will likely be enough with room for maybe one more fish if I see something compatible.
