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Unread 02/04/2016, 08:54 AM   #1
BassSoLow
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New BioCube 14 Build

New to this forum, so I figure I'd share my new tank.



The tank is a Coralife BioCube 14. I used Hawain Black live sand in this tank to allow my live rock to really pop. The live rock is Tonga Branch.



I swapped out the stock pump for the Hydor Pico 1200 to increase the flow. I also added a Hydor nano 240 powerhead.



I took out the bio balls as well and used a combination of purigen, chemipure, seachem matrix bio, and a little bit of filter floss in compartment #2. I did leave the sponge in compartment #3 with the pump.



I also removed the lid and added the AI Prime light to assist with the thank running too hot. Before I did this, the tank was running at 84-85 degrees due to the lights being so close to the surface water. Increasing the flow with the new pump and powerhead also helped. The temperature is now 78-79 regularly.



I also have an Aqueon Pro 50 heater, magnetic cleaner, and made a simple aquarium top from egg crate.



I don't have any livestock yet, but I am looking to add a pair of clowns (maybe snowflakes), a six line rasse, some snails, and a cleaner shrimp. I will also be adding coral a ways down the road.



Anyways, thanks for letting me share my tank. Here's a few iPhone pics. I'll try to get better pics later.

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