24 gal. Nano cube Vid.2 4-12-08
tguy805 asked:
my nano cube. started dec.29th 2007. if anyone has any suggestions on modding this tank, id appreciate some inputs.
pixie647 on 20 May 2009 at 11:33 pm #
lol sounds like some birds are fighting or a dogs playing with a squeak toy XD nice tank
pyropuffer on 21 May 2009 at 9:24 am #
nice tank i just recently bought the 29 gallon biocube and is awesome i just got it setup yesterday and was wondering how often u change the water its my first saltwater tank and is 20% a week good enough ?
DeathWing789 on 23 May 2009 at 3:32 pm #
what do you mean ‘again’? Did you take it down?
aerozeplyn on 23 May 2009 at 9:05 pm #
DUDE!! your tank is beautiful
marine52290 on 26 May 2009 at 4:28 am #
Beautiful tank. Can’t wait until I set mine up again.
Aquaticshare on 29 May 2009 at 2:15 pm #
veery nice tank
BallisticBrooke on 01 Jun 2009 at 9:33 pm #
i think what you should get is a nice sixed fan coral. (blue or orange) i reccomend orange for you
greiberm1 on 03 Jun 2009 at 4:57 am #
wow like what you’ve done w/ the tank since last time. i recommend getting one more shrimp. i hope on getting a bio cube of my own in the next month or so for a similar setup. keep up the good work.
hen750rr on 06 Jun 2009 at 4:53 am #
its all about craigslist. im getting my for 60 bucks
luxtfreak2003 on 06 Jun 2009 at 6:51 am #
Thanks Vang, you actually motivated me to upload my first vid of it. Check it out. Its not the best yet, but its only been up just over a week.
NengVang2007 on 07 Jun 2009 at 7:41 am #
thank for reply waiting to see your tank and your fish
luxtfreak2003 on 08 Jun 2009 at 4:30 pm #
Local shop here in town (Sacramento). It had a broken ballast, and it needed cleaned as it had been sitting for a few weeks (dried salt on the sides). I was 35 because it was a display tank and it was the only one, sorry. If he ever has another I will send a msg your way though. Most replacement ballasts are around 40 dollars. I will upload a vid of the tank soon, I have it looking purdy snazzy!
NengVang2007 on 09 Jun 2009 at 12:51 am #
24 gallon nano cube for $35 where u got it please tell me if they still have more thanks
luxtfreak2003 on 12 Jun 2009 at 3:09 am #
Well Tguy great work on this one. I recently just acquired a 24 gallon nano cube, and I am very excited about establishing it. Got it for 35 dollars (blown ballast). I have maintained a 90 gallon tank with approx. 60 pounds of live rock for a few years now, but I would like to build a decent reef tank with this nano. Would still a few fish though, but I understand not too many per too much waste? Is that right? Thanks.
rockingcricket on 13 Jun 2009 at 2:03 pm #
They are a lot of fun at feeding time, rising out of the sand like zombies. As for supplements, calcium would help you grow some lovely coralline and all your softies would like some iodine. You’ll see much more rapid growth if you do. Don’t get disheartened because despite a few beginner mistakes, your tank is looking okay. FYI, protein skimmers are invaluable, it is just there are a lot of crappy ones out there that don’t produce much skim mate.
rockingcricket on 14 Jun 2009 at 10:28 pm #
You had faaar too many, and those that haven’t perished from falling onto their backs will have starved to death. Not a problem though, they will find a balance that way. The same may be true for your blue legs. Your clean up crew was very large which may be the reason your tank still looks so sterile. When in comes to the time that you need more snails again. think about getting some ceriths. They’ll help prevent sand compaction and rid that cyano you have in your substrate.
rockingcricket on 17 Jun 2009 at 2:20 am #
If you haven’t already, remove the bio balls from chamber 1 as all they do is trap detritus which increases nitrates. You might also find that the sponges aren’t catching a lot of waste because they don’t fill the width of the chamber. Upgrading at least one of your powerheads to a maxijet 1200 will greatly increase your bio filtration and reduce the frequency of needed water changes.
punisher7895 on 19 Jun 2009 at 1:35 am #
well this tank is also a 24 gallon nano cube. you can for sure keep the same fish in it. if you are going to do a mini reef, don’t overstock the tank with too many fish, since there is little water, the balance can easily be thrown off by the fish waste. just do a 2.5 gallon water change once a week and you will be fine. as far as the eel goes i wouldn’t keep it in that tank it will probably get too big but im no expert
menancyandsam on 20 Jun 2009 at 6:10 am #
I just acquired a 24g used tank that has been established for 3 years. I would very much like to have the same fish as you do. Is this possible or is my tank too small.
BTW it came with a Humu & a Snow flake eel.
I would love to hear your recommendation.
ArizonaMtKingsnake on 22 Jun 2009 at 7:42 pm #
It should arrive today according to tracking.
I am going to order a DI unit as prefer just to replace media than the RO .
after I make sure everything runs well,etc going to get 1 lb live rock per gallon to cycle it.
I never use RO for my FOWLER but have algae on the rocks (fish like it) but this is going to be a reef tank thus better use it want mushrooms-xenia-soft corals.
A friend of mine has a bi color dotty in his 30 gallon its a terror yours has great colors
Thanks for the help
tguy805 on 24 Jun 2009 at 10:37 pm #
i only use yeah i definitely use the RO water, i don’t use any supplements really, i just do frequent water changes, i use some phosguard and thats about it really
ArizonaMtKingsnake on 28 Jun 2009 at 5:52 am #
I just ordered it online for like $240 (the pet stores in my area suck) and going to use wrought iron stand which is exact dimensions that I had for another tank think it was 30 extra high something like that but same dimensions.
What supplements do you use ?
imagine you use RO water?
I use only seachem salt for my fish /live rock tank as no need for supplements but do weekly water changes this tank will contain mushrooms-xenia .
tguy805 on 30 Jun 2009 at 6:56 pm #
Hey no problem. I got the tank for $199 with the stand for free from a local store. so you may want to try some aquatic stores in the area if there are any. they can usually get you a good deal. I hope to do a 210 gal one day when i buy my own house but for now this is fine. Yeah and don’t get a skimmer because from what i here they are a waste of money and they don’t work to well. Thanks for the comments and post a video of your tanks!!!!
ArizonaMtKingsnake on 04 Jul 2009 at 4:19 am #
thanks a lot going online to look at the nano cube. I have a 55 gallon reef fish set up its a FOWLER with 45 lbs live rock.
I was looking for smaller reef for mushroom corals and 1 or 2 tiny fish.
Was going to use a skimmer but your right 3 gallon water change weekly will be fine.
Your inverts look great thus the lighting must be fine . Going to look it up as I know Marine depot has it just didnt look at the nano cube but will now
Thanks
tguy805 on 06 Jul 2009 at 11:41 pm #
It’s actually a Nanocube 24 gal aquarium. The filter is good, it’s a really easy tank to take care of. every thing is stock right now, the circulation seems to be fine,but when i look at the other tanks on here, they seem to have more then mine. i might put another powerhead on it but i don’t think it’s that necessary. i like the filter If its your first tank, do your homework for sure, i do a 3 gal. water change once a week, and i have no problems! It’s a good begginer tank for people like me!