New Cube

[roxie317]

I'm needing some advice on setting up a new 14 gallon bio cube I recently received as a gift. I have been in freshwater for years, but have never maintained a saltwater aquarium. Before I set up the tank, I want to do my research and know exactly what I want to do. First of all, does anyone have any recommendations on a good reef book I can buy for beginners, specifically for smaller tanks? Also, does anyone know of any websites that I can go to do more research on the bio cubes and if Oceanic makes a protein skimmer for them? I appreciate all feedback that I can get.

Thank you.

[JDrex]

www.wetwebmedia.com

Full of wonderful information.

[lvpd186]

If you look at marine depot (www.marinedepot.com) you will find several skimmers for nano systems.

[garvin90]

For more overal info read "Conscientious Marine Aquarist by Robert Fenner" & "The Reef Aquarium, Volume 1 or 2 by J. C. Delbeek & J. Sprung". After that try "Aquarium Corals by Eric H. Borneman", "PocketExpert Guide: Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael", "Reef Invertebrates by Anthony Calfo & Robert Fenner" for more specific info on certain genus and species.

[roxie317]

Thanks for the information! What is your opinion on the substrate I should use for a small system like this? I looked on the website on marine depot and didn't find a small enough protein skimmer for this system. I already looked at the fusion by current and it will not work in the wet/dry system of the bio cube.

Thanks again for your help!

[pactrop]

I hear the fusion is worthless anyway.

I added a Hydor flow rotator and I really like it.

[pactrop]

I hear the fusion is worthless anyway.

I added a Hydor flow rotator to my nano and I really like it.

[roxie317]

Hey Pactrop,

What is a hydro flow rotator and where do you find one? Are you meaning a power head?

Thanks for the advice!

[jeolson]

it is a add on for a power head it mounts on the outlet and rotates for a wave motion

[pactrop]

You can get them pretty much antwhere. I think I got mine at dr. F&S.