refugium for biocube 32 gallon

[Brady4000]

Can I do a refugium with that protein skimmer it is that too much? Do the refugium in the media basket?

I have my protein skimmer and heater in chamber 1.

 

[Brady4000]

I have a refugium in the back middle chamber of my biocube 29 held in place by an egg crate media rack I made, and it seems to be doing great. I leave the light on more than 12 hours a day, and my macro looks like it's doing great. If you want to get the light I got, here you go -->

And this is the light I am using. I run it 24/7

 

[Oldsman]

I run the Intank refugium, and Intake media basket as well, it’s awesome!! I also keep the lid on my Biocube and light the back of the cube. Took a photo of the macro today bought it as a tennis ball size not too long ago. I velcroed the light onto the back.

Edit: I forget to add, I been getting 0 nitrates so it’s definitely working maybe too well.

See your running extra fans on your lid also nice set up

 

[Brady4000]

See your running extra fans on your lid also nice set up

I am using two of these

AC Infinity MULTIFAN Mini,...
Connected to my Inkbird

Inkbird ITC-308S Aquarium Heating...
The little pads on the fans have a small screw, I took off the small screw and I used it to attach the Velcro.

Works amazing. But FYI I can’t take credit for it, I read it somewhere on R2R and copied lol

 

[wince718]

See your running extra fans on your lid also nice

See your running extra fans on your lid also nice set up

Why the extra fans? What else is in that chamber? Also what do you have in chamber 1 and three then? IM trying to figure out how to set up mine.

See your running extra fans on your lid also nice set up

 

[Brady4000]

@wince718

I am guessing this is you

“Why the extra fans? What else is in that chamber? Also what do you have in chamber 1 and three then? IM trying to figure out how to set up mine.”

Why the extra Fans:
-Because it keeps my temp within 1 degree, no major swings. Also, Biocube’s will run hot due to lid, if the house heats up.

Chamber 1 - heater, skimmer (overkill), temp gauge for the InkBird and a Media bag at the bottom (I use to this for a fast QT setup, not hospital)

Chamber 2- InTank media holder (filter floss on top, chemi-pure blue in the middle and carbon bottom.) and InTank Refug.

Chamber 3- Pump, UV light and ATO hose.

In the stand I have a 7g ATO reservoir and my InkBird.

Hope this helps.

 

[Galliente]

I am using two of these

AC Infinity MULTIFAN Mini,...
Connected to my Inkbird

Inkbird ITC-308S Aquarium Heating...
The little pads on the fans have a small screw, I took off the small screw and I used it to attach the Velcro.

Works amazing. But FYI I can’t take credit for it, I read it somewhere on R2R and copied lol

Maybe a noob question but do you blow air in our pull out from inside the hood? I am contemplating the same. In your experience has the fans made a difference. I just upgraded to Steve's and I'm seeing a heat uptick and dont want problems in the summer.

 

[Brady4000]

Maybe a noob question but do you blow air in our pull out from inside the hood? I am contemplating the same. In your experience has the fans made a difference. I just upgraded to Steve's and I'm seeing a heat uptick and dont want problems in the summer.

They blow inside to cause evaporation. Here is where I got the idea from. It will answer your questions.

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Also sorry @bigmoneyaj94
not trying to highjack the thread.