Upgraded to a 29 gallon biocube.

[xbruce2x]

I found a 29 gallon biocube with stand on Craigslist for $120. So I couldn't pass up the chance to upgrade from my 14 gallon. I swapped everything over from my 14 gallon except the sand. I added 20 lbs of Bahamas Oolite sand. The sand is very fine and clouded up the water for a few hours but after it all settled it looks great. I also liked the rimless look on my 14 gallon so I decided to do the same thing to this tank as well. Here are a few pictures and I will update the livestock and equipment later.

 

[xbruce2x]

 

[Rockhead]

Did you remove the rim off the tank or is that how it came. I also have a 29gal tank that I would love to do the same thing to mine

 

[xbruce2x]

I removed it. It's pretty easy. The hardest part is trying to take the rim off in one piece in case you ever need to put it back on.

 

[xbruce2x]

Pm me if you want and I can walk you through it.

 

[Rockhead]

How's your evaporation level with it all open are you running a ato, my tank is up and running is it still possiable to remove .

 

[xbruce2x]

The water does evaporate a lot faster I will be looking to build/buy an ATO in the near future. My tank was up and running when I removed it. You just have to be more careful and go slow with it.

 

[Rockhead]

Thanks for all your insight

 

[Duffam3434]

Looks Great!! Nice Zoa/Paly Garden you got going!! Can't wait to see more Updates!!

 

[fasterznu]

Zoa garden is looking good! :bounce:

 

[Longnose Hawkfish]

Like your new tank!! Is that the same lighting? And can anyone tell my what I should do to my biocube 14 stock or any tips about how to keep a nano reef?

 

[xbruce2x]

Yes it is the same light I was using on my 14 gallon biocube.

 

[Longnose Hawkfish]

Hey Bruce! I was wondering how you take the rim off, I am going to try, but I don't want to mess up. Thanks!

 

[Longnose Hawkfish]

Was taking of the rim hard? Thanks!