I’ll update this comment as videos are made so that you can easily find them 😁: BioCube Gets First Fish! (After 5 Months) th-cam.com/video/RqTJwFLxUPA/w-d-xo.html Reef Success with MINIMAL Filtration - th-cam.com/video/C5Pypw2iTf8/w-d-xo.html Cloudy Water FIXED - th-cam.com/video/yR9Gx0U3kek/w-d-xo.html Top 5 Snails For BioCube - th-cam.com/video/iglRrZX-s6Y/w-d-xo.html Prevent This Fire Hazard-th-cam.com/video/K1yYCwck4Pw/w-d-xo.html The Nitrogen Cycle Explained & Cycling The BioCube-th-cam.com/video/ysYTmZl6FR4/w-d-xo.html Overcome The Ugly Stage-th-cam.com/video/awBSvBaeuKU/w-d-xo.html Which Rocks To Choose?-th-cam.com/video/r6nqq_DZ8cw/w-d-xo.html Our Aquascape from Art Reef Rocks-th-cam.com/video/x8qZsnv1ytw/w-d-xo.html How to cycle your own rock-th-cam.com/video/Pj-KquorSJA/w-d-xo.html Safely Clean An Aquarium-th-cam.com/video/AaV2SFDuSIM/w-d-xo.html
I have the same Biocube and have been running it as a freshwater tank. I want to switch it over to salt water so started looking for videos. You put water from your tap directly into the tank. When and what kind of salt mix did you add? What about sponge/foam pads in the back for filtration? What about the correct mix of salt to the water? You didn't go over any of that which is what I was looking to find out.
Welcome to the salty side! I definitely didn’t use tap water as that’s a big no in the reef hobby. I am using RODI water, the 5 stage filter that filtered my tap water. Please take the time and look at my other videos as most of this has been covered in other videos.
Thanks for the reply! Sorry for the confusion. I assumed the tap water was being run through an RODI filter. What I was looking to find out was your process for running the RODI filter and adding the salt water. I would consider myself an expert in freshwater tanks. I have a 125g tank with 12 gorgeous Altum Angelfish. One of them was caught in the wild. But I've wanted to switch my 30g BioCube to a saltwater tank and don't know much about saltwater requirements. I am going to purchase the AquaticLife Twist 4 stage RODI filter and Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Reef Salt since I do want to grow corals as well. I will look at your other videos to see if there is anything there that can help. Thanks again! @@SaltFishTV
I like using one that mixes to the same or close to the same levels as my tank and it’s needs so I don’t have to dose too much while it’s mixing before adding to the tank.
How much food do you add, and how often, after you've added the bacteria? Just came from the first store, have my saltwater and live rock, as well as Fiji Pink sand. Appreciate your videos
Food to add during the cycling process? You want a good ammonia spike, but not too much or else the cycle can stall. I like to use Dr. Tim’s ammonia source, but you can dump a bunch of food in and I like to call it the dirty style because it gets messy in there and takes some time to break down and become ammonia for the cycle to start. Check out my cycling video: Nitrogen Cycle Explained - * BioCube 32G * Full Reef Tank Cycle - Reefing For Beginners th-cam.com/video/ysYTmZl6FR4/w-d-xo.html
Hey, great vid, I'm looking to get back into the hobby and I see things have changes since the early 90s! Question> What drives the ammonia cycle to for the initial break in if there are no fish in there? Does the live rock / sand / biological media have enough organisms to do that?
Thank you and that’s an excellent question! I personally like to use Dr. Tim’s ammonia source (liquid dosing). If you get live rock, I’m sure there will be life that will not make it through the cycle to add to the ammonia source, but specifically in this video and series I cycled the dry rock in a tub for a few months before using it and then dosed the ammonia liquid mentioned above. I also dosed bacteria in the tank as well.
The Nero is a wave maker for added random flow purposes for the corals overall health. The stock pump in the BioCube is more so for filtration and circulation.
one more quick question, do you have a link for those media bags with the bigger holes? I use the porous ceramic balls and put them in a filter media bag but I'm afraid they are too small of holes for this to work efficiently, I haven't been able to find any of these at any LFS...Thanks!!
looks awesome! what size is that random flow generator, I have a 16 biocube & I'm sure it would be the same size for mine, also where did you get that bonsai tree rock setup? I checked BRS but they don't make a kit for nano cubes yet...
Thank you! For the random flow generator in the 32 BioCube it’s 1/2” I’m using, but you can always go on their website and purchase the kit for the specific tank for the perfect fit. As for the rock it’s Art Reef Rock and you can see the video I made on it here 👉 th-cam.com/video/x8qZsnv1ytw/w-d-xo.html
@@bogdansklyarov5801 That is completely up to you. I change it from time to time but I always have at least an hour or two where all light channels are on during the day. 10 hours total light time for me.
@@bogdansklyarov5801 it depends on how you set up your channels. Each channel is for the different lights. Blue, pink/purple, or the white lights. If I remember correctly channels 3 & 2 are the blue and pink/purple aka beauty lights. Channel 1 should be the white lights. If you want more blue then run the channel 3 more longer, but they really don’t produce too much light PAR for higher demanding corals. That’s why I at least run all 3 channels during the schedule for at least an hour or two so the corals get all of the spectrum, of which they really respond well too. Only thing you can’t do with the stock lights is increase the intensity of each light channel like you can with aftermarket lights.
Hey I love the setup and I really like how you let the kids help too. I was wondering, why are you putting the heater in the same chamber as the return pump? I was asking because I have the same tank (and same heater too actually) and I keep mine in the far right chamber because that chambers water always stays high, but I always notice evaporation and lower water levels in that first chamber with the pump. Just food for thought I wouldn't want you to burn out that nice heater! Cheers.
Thank you and yes, they are the future of our hobby 🙂 Plus it’s always fun to get the family involved! To be honest the cord for the heater wasn’t long enough for me to reach in the far right or first chamber. I have an ATO system to keep the water level stable in the return pump or third chamber.
I’ll update this comment as videos are made so that you can easily find them 😁:
BioCube Gets First Fish! (After 5 Months) th-cam.com/video/RqTJwFLxUPA/w-d-xo.html
Reef Success with MINIMAL Filtration - th-cam.com/video/C5Pypw2iTf8/w-d-xo.html
Cloudy Water FIXED - th-cam.com/video/yR9Gx0U3kek/w-d-xo.html
Top 5 Snails For BioCube - th-cam.com/video/iglRrZX-s6Y/w-d-xo.html
Prevent This Fire Hazard-th-cam.com/video/K1yYCwck4Pw/w-d-xo.html
The Nitrogen Cycle Explained & Cycling The BioCube-th-cam.com/video/ysYTmZl6FR4/w-d-xo.html
Overcome The Ugly Stage-th-cam.com/video/awBSvBaeuKU/w-d-xo.html
Which Rocks To Choose?-th-cam.com/video/r6nqq_DZ8cw/w-d-xo.html
Our Aquascape from Art Reef Rocks-th-cam.com/video/x8qZsnv1ytw/w-d-xo.html
How to cycle your own rock-th-cam.com/video/Pj-KquorSJA/w-d-xo.html
Safely Clean An Aquarium-th-cam.com/video/AaV2SFDuSIM/w-d-xo.html
I love your detailed explanations & how you incorporate the kiddos.. That’s awesome 👏 🐟🐠🐡
Thank you!
I just set one up a few weeks ago, and I'm really enjoying the way it looks. The small design is great for fitting into corners in my home.
Such a fantastic aquarium 🙌
I like the escape coral is it live?
can I get it from any fish store?
The aquascape? I made a video showing I cured it with bacteria cultures. It’s from art reef rock
I have the same Biocube and have been running it as a freshwater tank. I want to switch it over to salt water so started looking for videos. You put water from your tap directly into the tank. When and what kind of salt mix did you add? What about sponge/foam pads in the back for filtration? What about the correct mix of salt to the water? You didn't go over any of that which is what I was looking to find out.
Welcome to the salty side! I definitely didn’t use tap water as that’s a big no in the reef hobby. I am using RODI water, the 5 stage filter that filtered my tap water. Please take the time and look at my other videos as most of this has been covered in other videos.
Thanks for the reply! Sorry for the confusion. I assumed the tap water was being run through an RODI filter. What I was looking to find out was your process for running the RODI filter and adding the salt water. I would consider myself an expert in freshwater tanks. I have a 125g tank with 12 gorgeous Altum Angelfish. One of them was caught in the wild. But I've wanted to switch my 30g BioCube to a saltwater tank and don't know much about saltwater requirements. I am going to purchase the AquaticLife Twist 4 stage RODI filter and Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Reef Salt since I do want to grow corals as well. I will look at your other videos to see if there is anything there that can help. Thanks again! @@SaltFishTV
Does it come with everything to make it salt water what extras do I need to buy
Hello! Check out this series for when I first ever set it up! Thank you! th-cam.com/play/PLGQOUVTUyYijotcUU5t6-bchMMD5DdN9P.html
Does it come with the stand or without ?
It comes without
Wow. This setup is amazing..hope on day I will get mine reef tank too
...so perfect explaination . Goldy
Thank you Goldy🙂
Can I use this for fresh warer
Absolutely!
What brand salt do you use?
I like using one that mixes to the same or close to the same levels as my tank and it’s needs so I don’t have to dose too much while it’s mixing before adding to the tank.
Another great video. Can’t wait to see what you do with this one
Thanks my man!
How much food do you add, and how often, after you've added the bacteria? Just came from the first store, have my saltwater and live rock, as well as Fiji Pink sand. Appreciate your videos
Food to add during the cycling process? You want a good ammonia spike, but not too much or else the cycle can stall. I like to use Dr. Tim’s ammonia source, but you can dump a bunch of food in and I like to call it the dirty style because it gets messy in there and takes some time to break down and become ammonia for the cycle to start. Check out my cycling video: Nitrogen Cycle Explained - * BioCube 32G * Full Reef Tank Cycle - Reefing For Beginners
th-cam.com/video/ysYTmZl6FR4/w-d-xo.html
Looks great! Can't wait to see the progression
Thanks man! Same here, I love a blank canvas 🙌
Hey, great vid, I'm looking to get back into the hobby and I see things have changes since the early 90s! Question> What drives the ammonia cycle to for the initial break in if there are no fish in there? Does the live rock / sand / biological media have enough organisms to do that?
Thank you and that’s an excellent question! I personally like to use Dr. Tim’s ammonia source (liquid dosing). If you get live rock, I’m sure there will be life that will not make it through the cycle to add to the ammonia source, but specifically in this video and series I cycled the dry rock in a tub for a few months before using it and then dosed the ammonia liquid mentioned above. I also dosed bacteria in the tank as well.
Yes soft corals would be cool in this tank
I think so too!
why did you get the nero 3? biocube already comes with the built in water pump?
The Nero is a wave maker for added random flow purposes for the corals overall health. The stock pump in the BioCube is more so for filtration and circulation.
Everything comes in the box that you have in video im just asking
It just comes with the tank, return pump, return nozzle, and media tray for the middle chamber. The stand is sold separately.
Love the scape looks easy and simple 👌🏾
Super easy 🙌
What brand of where do I buy one of those random flow generator nozzle for the bio cube 32 ?
This one is a Vivid Creative Aquatics
Looking great so far! You have some really good little helpers! Hit me up if you want some frags.👍
Thanks and will do🙂
one more quick question, do you have a link for those media bags with the bigger holes? I use the porous ceramic balls and put them in a filter media bag but I'm afraid they are too small of holes for this to work efficiently, I haven't been able to find any of these at any LFS...Thanks!!
I think I found the larger holes on Amazon
@@SaltFishTV okay I'll take a look thanks!
looks awesome! what size is that random flow generator, I have a 16 biocube & I'm sure it would be the same size for mine, also where did you get that bonsai tree rock setup? I checked BRS but they don't make a kit for nano cubes yet...
Thank you! For the random flow generator in the 32 BioCube it’s 1/2” I’m using, but you can always go on their website and purchase the kit for the specific tank for the perfect fit. As for the rock it’s Art Reef Rock and you can see the video I made on it here 👉 th-cam.com/video/x8qZsnv1ytw/w-d-xo.html
What's the light set up?
All stock BioCube 32g.
@@SaltFishTV like what are thr time ranges fir settings 1, 2, 3
@@bogdansklyarov5801 That is completely up to you. I change it from time to time but I always have at least an hour or two where all light channels are on during the day. 10 hours total light time for me.
@@SaltFishTV is there a way to make it more blue? Or will it always stay more white
@@bogdansklyarov5801 it depends on how you set up your channels. Each channel is for the different lights. Blue, pink/purple, or the white lights. If I remember correctly channels 3 & 2 are the blue and pink/purple aka beauty lights. Channel 1 should be the white lights. If you want more blue then run the channel 3 more longer, but they really don’t produce too much light PAR for higher demanding corals. That’s why I at least run all 3 channels during the schedule for at least an hour or two so the corals get all of the spectrum, of which they really respond well too. Only thing you can’t do with the stock lights is increase the intensity of each light channel like you can with aftermarket lights.
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Boom 💥!
Hey I love the setup and I really like how you let the kids help too. I was wondering, why are you putting the heater in the same chamber as the return pump? I was asking because I have the same tank (and same heater too actually) and I keep mine in the far right chamber because that chambers water always stays high, but I always notice evaporation and lower water levels in that first chamber with the pump. Just food for thought I wouldn't want you to burn out that nice heater! Cheers.
Thank you and yes, they are the future of our hobby 🙂 Plus it’s always fun to get the family involved! To be honest the cord for the heater wasn’t long enough for me to reach in the far right or first chamber. I have an ATO system to keep the water level stable in the return pump or third chamber.
@@SaltFishTV Ok sounds like you are prepared! Thanks for the reply.
Where was that water coming from when filling it up?
I mix my saltwater in a brute trash can in the garage and then have it pumped out using a Sicce utility pump and python hose.
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Torch corals
Some of my favorite corals!