Waterbox 20 Cube Build

[cmmatxh]

i think the chateo will take care of the ugly algae. i used chemi pure on my tank (cheaper than setting up a fuge)

 

[jramy123]

i think the chateo will take care of the ugly algae. i used chemi pure on my tank (cheaper than setting up a fuge)

I have chemi blue sitting around was waiting for cycle

 

[jramy123]

So tested water today and I had 0 nitrite and ammonia but still showing 20ppm Nitrate even after 50% water change. Is this normal for new tank? Should I do another 5 gallon change today or wait a week?

 

[Matt Miller]

So tested water today and I had 0 nitrite and ammonia but still showing 20ppm Nitrate even after 50% water change. Is this normal for new tank? Should I do another 5 gallon change today or wait a week?

I never even tested nitrite but my nitrate has stayed in that range after the cycle. I have seen most people don't even test nitrates at all after cycling, so I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Pmacha1a]

That looks great! I just started a cube 20 yesterday.

 

[Pmacha1a]

I hit send before finishing typing. Thanks for the info because I went with the same biocube stand

 

[jramy123]

I hit send before finishing typing. Thanks for the info because I went with the same biocube stand

I will admit the other stand that was mentioned by John Bolden would be what I get if I could. No issues with ever so slight overhang like this jbj. And it is only few bucks more. See previous posts on page 2 if u haven't purchased yet

 

[John Bolden]

also there is lots of room in the stand with a shelf

I will admit the other stand that was mentioned by John Bolden would be what I get if I could. No issues with ever so slight overhang like this jbj. And it is only few bucks more. See previous posts on page 2 if u haven't purchased yet

 

[John Bolden]

i have a pic some were ill send it tomaro

 

[jramy123]

Well ill be was sitting at my desk in the dark, playing some ps4. I look over and see some life in the tank already. I got 3 little snails, no idea what kind yet so tiny. But they are white and cleaning on glass. I think they may be asteria( spiral like shells?) Sadly I also found what appears to be a baby bristle worm. If i remember those are bad right? Nabbed him with some tweezers and chucked em. This is why I like sw tanks, u can just observe lol

 

[John Bolden]

nice i like xbox. what games do you play

 

[jramy123]

nice i like xbox. what games do you play

Lol replaying Tony hawk remake for nostalgia sake.

 

[John Bolden]

nice

Lol replaying Tony hawk remake for nostalgia sake.

 

[John Bolden]

set back after set back i dont got money lol.

 

[jramy123]

set back after set back i dont got money lol.

What happened?

 

[OrangeCountyReefer]

Well work let us go a bit early so water change is done. I did end up doing 10g change. Turned on my light for the picture. I will test water tomorrow to make sure everything is peachy.

Where did you get the lid from?? I need one for my cube

 

[jramy123]

Where did you get the lid from?? I need one for my cube

Kraken reef. A bit pricey but glad I went with it. Nice flush fit for tank. They custom made so took about 2 weeks to get to me. But u can get different options like the feeding circle and a cup to hold frozen food.

 

[OrangeCountyReefer]

Kraken reef. A bit pricey but glad I went with it. Nice flush fit for tank. They custom made so took about 2 weeks to get to me. But u can get different options like the feeding circle and a cup to hold frozen food.

Thanks I’m gonna check them out!!!!! Good luck with the build

 

[John Bolden]

What happened?

well everything saltwater is expensive so im collecting the things needed to get it started one by one. im selling a old keyboard. Idk how much they will give me but.... wish me luck that its more than expected.

 

[jramy123]

So little update. Got my refuge going we shall see how that works out. Did what Wilson1985 did and cut some of the black film off the back glass and connected the fuge light from innovative marine to it. I finally found chaeto off ebay and so far no melt or degradation. Also haven't added anything to tank yet but think soon. Also in second picture is this diatom bloom? My light is already at 60% from 7 to 5.