7of9’s 32g Borgcube Biocube

[7of9]

Noted and removed from my order. In order to save on shipping, I scrapped that and upgraded my refractometer from the cheaper one to one with better reviews. Thanks!

 

[themcnertney]

Things keep rolling along, if slowly! I put in a couple of orders with Amazon and Chewy today. Amazon locker pickup has become my best friend to avoid thieves, but I’m hoping this Chewy order is safe if I pick it up as soon as they scan it in!

The big news, though, is that I’m FINALLY picking up live rock from my LFS on Saturday, or if I wind up working later, Sunday!

It’s about time!!!!

I’m also hoping to make it to our local reef club’s BBQ on Sunday. So, between work and reef stuff, it’s a busy weekend!

My updated spreadsheet for those curious!

Red Sea Marine Care Test Kit	$60	Bought
Caribsea Arag-Alive Fiji Aquarium Sand	$24	Bought
Mighty Tuff 5 Gallon Buckets	$25	At start
Fluval Edge Digital Aquarium Thermometer	$6	Bought
Super Glue Gel	$9	1 Month In
Jebao SLW Series SINE Wave Flow Wavemaker	$70	Bought
Backup Heater - 300w	$38	Bought
Citric Acid for Equipment Cleaning	$24	1 Month In
Magnet Cleaner for Glass	$10	1 Month In
Sicce Syncra Silent 1.0 Return Pump	$56	1 Month In
Seachem Laboratories Ammonia Alert 1 yr Monitor	$10	Bought
Caribsea Arag-Alive Fiji Aquarium Sand	$24	At start
Local Live Rock	$210	At start
Coralife Salt - 30g	$22	Bought
Jebao SLW Series SINE Wave Flow Wavemaker	$26	Bought
Instant Ocean Salt	$70	Bought
Marine Pure Bio Balls Filter Media	$26	Bought
Salinity Refractometer	$19	Nice to Have
Coralife Biocube Water Filter Cartridge	$11	Bought
Quick Connect Pro RO Feed Adapter Valve	$22	Bought

Best thing on that list, live rock good call.

You have a few things on there twice if it helps tighten down price overall.

Probably wouldn't do Bio Balls, live rock is sufficient.

You have two brands of salt.

 

[themcnertney]

Also , following along.

 

[cwerner]

Looking good. Tell me how you like the Coralife salt. If you don't like it Aquaforest is running a heck of a sale on Bulk Reef Supply for their 150 gallon boxes of Sea Salt.

 

[tbrown]

 

[7of9]

Looking good. Tell me how you like the Coralife salt. If you don't like it Aquaforest is running a heck of a sale on Bulk Reef Supply for their 150 gallon boxes of Sea Salt.

I only plan on using the one bag of coralife to start with, then I’m planning to use something else. When I ordered, it was part of an Amazon order and the salt options were very limited.

 

[tbrown]

I used a Coralife bucket and switched back to Re f Crystals. It wasn't bad but it seemed to have a lot of grey and black junk left in the bottom of the mixing container. I know there can be dirt and clay in there but I just don't notice that much with Reef Crystals and they're cheaper...

 

[7of9]

I used a Coralife bucket and switched back to Re f Crystals. It wasn't bad but it seemed to have a lot of grey and black junk left in the bottom of the mixing container. I know there can be dirt and clay in there but I just don't notice that much with Reef Crystals and they're cheaper...

I’m going back and forth between reef crystals or instant ocean or maybe instant ocean until I’m ready for corals.

I agree on the coralife not mixing cleanly. I’m not sure what that is about, but I experienced the same.

 

[tbrown]

I’m going back and forth between reef crystals or instant ocean or maybe instant ocean until I’m ready for corals.

I agree on the coralife not mixing cleanly. I’m not sure what that is about, but I experienced the same.

It probably won't hurt to just go with the Reef Crystals. Just mix well because as it settles it can separate and you'll get inconsistent mixes (that's actually with any salt).

 

[tbrown]

I mean, if I'm being honest I do 2 or 3 water changes a year so...

 

[Viperdragon]

U will get every answer known to man on salt. For me just pick the one that is closest to where you want your lvls and run with it and don't look back.

 

[tbrown]

U will get every answer known to man on salt. For me just pick the one that is closest to where you want your lvls and run with it and don't look back.

 

[7of9]

WE HAVE ROCK!!!

20lbs of live rock from my LFS. I’m definitely going to play with the aquascape some more and I’m considering adding a few lbs of Tampa Bay Saltwater rock in a few weeks. I’m leaving the lights off and letting it adjust.

 

[7of9]

And the up to date spreadsheet! I have some shipments coming with test kits, live sand, and good stuff.

Item	Cost	Need By
Red Sea Marine Care Test Kit	$60	Bought
Caribsea Arag-Alive Fiji Aquarium Sand	$24	Bought
3 5G buckets with lids	$20	Bought
Fluval Edge Digital Aquarium Thermometer	$6	Bought
Super Glue Gel	$9	1 Month In
Jebao SLW Series SINE Wave Flow Wavemaker	$70	Bought
Backup Heater - 300w	$38	Bought
Citric Acid for Equipment Cleaning	$24	1 Month In
Magnet Cleaner for Glass	$10	1 Month In
Sicce Syncra Silent 1.0 Return Pump	$56	1 Month In
Seachem Laboratories Ammonia Alert 1 yr Monitor	$10	Bought
32g Biocube with stand	$250	Bought
Local Live Rock - 20lbs	$158	Bought
Coralife Salt - 30g	$22	Bought
Marine Pure Bio Balls Filter Media	$26	Bought
Salinity Refractometer	$70	Bought
RO/DI Unit	$50	Bought
Chemipure Elite	$40	Bought
Coralife Biocube Water Filter Cartridge	$11	Bought
Quick Connect Pro RO Feed Adapter Valve	$22	Bought

All in cost so far - $976

 

[StatelineReefer]

Let me know if you ever end up with enough space for a 120... I still have one sitting in my garage with nowhere to go.

 

[7of9]

Let me know if you ever end up with enough space for a 120... I still have one sitting in my garage with nowhere to go.

I downsized to an apartment, so I don’t think I’ll ever have room for something that big!

 

[7of9]

Some stuff arrived!

Backup heater!

Refractometer…which I need even stronger reading glasses to read. I feel old!

I also went to my first event with the local reef club, a BBQ. I scored some loot in the raffle and got to check out the hosts’ setup, which was basically a whole basement of insane frag tanks. I got some good advice and encouragement.

And I moved my aquascape a little bit. Sand arrives in a few days!

 

[StatelineReefer]

Some stuff arrived!

Backup heater!

Refractometer…which I need even stronger reading glasses to read. I feel old!

I also went to my first event with the local reef club, a BBQ. I scored some loot in the raffle and got to check out the hosts’ setup, which was basically a whole basement of insane frag tanks. I got some good advice and encouragement.

And I moved my aquascape a little bit. Sand arrives in a few days!

I was supposed to go... but... work...

 

[7of9]

I was supposed to go... but... work...

Maybe you’ll make it to the bus tour in October?

 

[steveschuerger]

Some stuff arrived!

Backup heater!

Refractometer…which I need even stronger reading glasses to read. I feel old!

I also went to my first event with the local reef club, a BBQ. I scored some loot in the raffle and got to check out the hosts’ setup, which was basically a whole basement of insane frag tanks. I got some good advice and encouragement.

And I moved my aquascape a little bit. Sand arrives in a few days!

Nice! I use AquaForest Reef Salt. They make good products.