Bio Cube or Regular Tank

#1 08-28-2011, 03:35 AM

I would go with it if you are satisfied with a little nano cube for awhile. What type of algae are you talking about? We can definetely combat it or you can cure the live rock and buy some new one.

seanbarron · #2 08-28-2011, 03:42 AM

This is what it looks like

http://www.usedottawa.com/ReportSele...osition=1&hb=1

#3 08-28-2011, 04:12 AM

That's not bad. I would go for it. Just a little bit of hair algae but easy to deal with. Try to get it for a little cheaper. You might have to replace the light bulbs.

Now take that and turn it into this. Without the bag of doritos of course.

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lastlight · #4 08-28-2011, 05:35 AM

I believe in skimming a reef tank and I don't believe in skimmers built for all-in-one tanks (Tunze 9002 included) so I would never buy another system like that again (I had a Solana). I would always choose the drilled tank/sump even if it meant spending a bit more.

gobytron · #5 08-29-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

I believe in skimming a reef tank and I don't believe in skimmers built for all-in-one tanks (Tunze 9002 included) so I would never buy another system like that again (I had a Solana). I would always choose the drilled tank/sump even if it meant spending a bit more.

you must hate water changes...

I have no problems keeping skimmerless tanks as long as water changes are regular.

I've also had great results with nutrient export through controlled macro algae harvesting.

seanbarron · #6 08-30-2011, 03:07 PM

Hello Everyone thanks for the help!

So i am going with that tank, went to see it yesterday and its covered in algae (yuck). I am moving it thursday. Whats the best way to clean the tank without harming the coral or rocks. Thanks.

Lampshade · #7 08-30-2011, 03:12 PM

If there's Hair algae you'll want to do a water change and suck as much out as you can. Do that regularly, like said ealier, water changes on a skimmerless tank are very critical.

As for the algae on the glass pick up a magfloat(i believe there's one made specially for bio-cube's). Takes it off great.

lastlight · #8 08-30-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gobytron

you must hate water changes...

My tank always looks best when I'm doing my weekly changes and my POS skimmer is doing well. I believe in both... but I personally like to skim.

I suppose with a smaller tank it's that much easier to do larger % changes too.

seanbarron · #9 08-30-2011, 07:25 PM

Would it be best to add new water to the tank or simply add the old water back in after the move and then do a water change once its all settled?