Need info on Bio Cube Nano System 14

[Sgt_USMC]

Just ordered my Bio Cube Nano System 14 I would have gone bigger but no room as I have a 100 Gallon fresh ... Can any one give me info on the Bio Cube Nano System 14 ?

[itsme8719]

Hi Sgt_USMC! Welcome to TR!

What kind of info are you looking for exactly? I don't have the BC14 but I do have the BC29....so they are going to be similiar.

[Sgt_USMC]

How long do I need to give it Before I can start adding anything to it other then the love rock as it will be there on the 2nd day .........

[Stevej72]

Semper Fi, Welcome to TR.

You will need to let the nitrogen cycle complete first. My nano took about 2 weeks but I used LR, LS, and water from a existing setup.
you can use a pice of raw table shrimp to start the cycle.

[Sgt_USMC]

Semper Fi ! Good to go ... What about the Pre Mixed salt water?
Is that a good way to start out….?

[Rob]

i cant speak to the BC14 specifically, but in general its a normal nano tank...
stocking, skimming, filtration, temp, stocking, etc.. should all be the same, however i will leave it to my nano experts here to elaborate on anything specific to the Bio-Cubes, such as potential heat issues or mods

[Rob]

Originally Posted by Sgt_USMC

Semper Fi ! Good to go ... What about the Pre Mixed salt water?
Is that a good way to start out….?

premixed saltwater is fine, although a rather expensive way...
i guess expensive is relative.. you are dealing with a very big tank..

also keep in mind that a tank that small is going to bee quite sensitive and very challenging to keep stable...

(has nothing to do with it being a "Bio-cube", its just small tanks in general)

[Sgt_USMC]

Thank you .

[Sgt_USMC]

thank you for the info...what about getting fish and all , I do not want to be spending that much lol ... I’m in NY and the Cost is way up there

[Sgt_USMC]

o and the Pre-mix is not that much . 20 GL for about $20

[Rob]

so thats about $1 a gallon, no thats very cheap

[Sgt_USMC]

Originally Posted by Rob

so thats about $1 a gallon, no thats very cheap

Well

It’s not that bad as a box of salt that’s good for a 10 GL tank start at $10-to- $18...

But then as for the Pre Mix anything after a 20GL of Pre Mix jumps to $50

[CarmieJo]

Hi Sgt_USMC,

to TR. Thanks for defending our county!

Even if you buy pre-mixed SW you are going to need salt to adjust the SpG to match your tank's. I have found that the LFS around here mix it to 1.019. I keep my tank at 1.024-1.025 so I always have to add salt. Make sure that you always test the SW, pre mixed or otherwise, before adding it to your tank. I know one hobbyist who killed some fish because the store gave him fresh RO/DI water instead of SW.

[Sgt_USMC]

Thank you For that Info ... as you can tell I am new to this, I have books and all but they do not tell you some things such as this.

[Sgt_USMC]

How do I create a new Post??? Im so Lost with this...lol

[Rob]

you are creating new posts, each time you write something like you haev been

are you looking to create a new thread?

here are a whole bunch of frequently asked questions and how-tos on using this site
http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/faq.php?faq=vb_faq

if you have more, just ask, we are here to help..

[boyesreef]

one thing about the bio-cube 14 is heat, ive been running one for about a year and two months, and heat is my main problem. it will hit 85 degrees mid day in 70 degree weather, so i had to mod the fans and add an external fan.