Biocube 29 build

[PacoPetty]

Beautiful tank!

 

[jk_s124]

Beautiful tank!

Thanks!

 

[jk_s124]

So we just had our 3rd Christmas of the year this weekend. It was with my in-laws and we always do a dirty Santa gift exchange. For the past 7-8 years I have always done a goofy themed gift. Like a homemade zombie survival kit. Breaking bad franchise kit with los pollos chicken bucket, haz mat suit, respirator, pan of blue meth(blue colored rock candy) etc. last year I let my kids help out. They love to craft and make stuff. We did a game of thrones themed gift. We made a cardboard sword, dragons eggs, my daughter sewed a cape, crown and a hand of the king pin. I usually give a bottle of booze or six pack of beer as the actual gift. Anyways, this year the kids wanted to help again. I was out of inspiration this year so my wife said, “just buy something for your tank. No one else will steal that!” So I started thinking and I bought a hydor power head. We decided to make the box an aquarium. This is what we came up with. Pretty proud of my kids! They did most of it.

 

[Lazydayz]

So we just had our 3rd Christmas of the year this weekend. It was with my in-laws and we always do a dirty Santa gift exchange. For the past 7-8 years I have always done a goofy themed gift. Like a homemade zombie survival kit. Breaking bad franchise kit with los pollos chicken bucket, haz mat suit, respirator, pan of blue meth(blue colored rock candy) etc. last year I let my kids help out. They love to craft and make stuff. We did a game of thrones themed gift. We made a cardboard sword, dragons eggs, my daughter sewed a cape, crown and a hand of the king pin. I usually give a bottle of booze or six pack of beer as the actual gift. Anyways, this year the kids wanted to help again. I was out of inspiration this year so my wife said, “just buy something for your tank. No one else will steal that!” So I started thinking and I bought a hydor power head. We decided to make the box an aquarium. This is what we came up with. Pretty proud of my kids! They did most of it. View attachment 1384443View attachment 1384444View attachment 1384445View attachment 1384447View attachment 1384448View attachment 1384449View attachment 1384450View attachment 1384451

They did a great job I'd have a hard time giving that away!

 

[jk_s124]

They did a great job I'd have a hard time giving that away!

I ended up with it. I had little fear anybody else would try to take it. Only reefer in the family. Everyone thought it was great though. Kids were really proud of it.

 

[jk_s124]

First true pic update if 2020! Everything is going swimmingly.

 

[Arthacker87]

Looks great!!!

 

[jk_s124]

I had posted awhile back about upgrading my water mixing station. I had bought a couple of 35 gallon hdpe shipping containers back around October. I built a wood hand cart and small stand for them and then there they sat through the holiday season. Well had some time the past few weekends and decided to take a crack at it. Washed the containers out multiple times with water and baking soda. Here’s what I have so far. I’m still waiting to get a float valve and another uniseal.

 

[jk_s124]

And recent tank shot.

 

[jk_s124]

Finished my mixing station last night. At least this version.......
And was around during feeding time. Our royal gramma is usually hiding, so I jumped at the opportunity to get a good photo of her.

 

[jk_s124]

I have a 40 breeder and stand that I’m getting ready to have set up in about a year. Last November I bought some Marcos rock and the E Marco 400 cement kit. I got around to aquascaping this weekend and cemented my structures together. It’s two separate main pieces that fit together. This way I can move it around easier.

I then put the cemented rock in an extra 20 gallon tank to cure for 2 months. Then I’m going to pre cycle the rock with microbacter7 and occasional feeding. Then I hope to have the new system up in the fall and last I will do a 4 month full tank cycle.

I’m pretty sure I’m going to be running a bare bottom which is one reason for the really long cycle process. That and I fund this hobby on a very slim budget, so it takes me a while to save up for everything that I will need.

 

[Lazydayz]

I have a 40 breeder and stand that I’m getting ready to have set up in about a year. Last November I bought some Marcos rock and the E Marco 400 cement kit. I got around to aquascaping this weekend and cemented my structures together. It’s two separate main pieces that fit together. This way I can move it around easier.

I then put the cemented rock in an extra 20 gallon tank to cure for 2 months. Then I’m going to pre cycle the rock with microbacter7 and occasional feeding. Then I hope to have the new system up in the fall and last I will do a 4 month full tank cycle.

I’m pretty sure I’m going to be running a bare bottom which is one reason for the really long cycle process. That and I fund this hobby on a very slim budget, so it takes me a while to save up for everything that I will need. View attachment 1473339View attachment 1473340View attachment 1473341View attachment 1473342View attachment 1473343View attachment 1473344View attachment 1473345View attachment 1473346

Love the rockwork, it looks amazing!!!

 

[jk_s124]

Love the rockwork, it looks amazing!!!

Thanks! That means a lot. First time trying something like that. Wasn’t exactly what I had in mind but I’m happy with it.

 

[jk_s124]

Updated pics.

 

[jk_s124]

A few recent pics. Things seem to really be hitting a stride. Everything seems to be growing and maturing. I find I have to trim my montis about once a month. My green tort also has needed trimming in the back. I also put a pic of our new black ocellaris. I purchased him from a local petco in February. I quarantined him without meds for two and a half weeks before putting him in the display. He seems to be pairing up nicely with my female percula. He’s definitely grown a bit too.

 

[reef-rc]

Nice

Those caps can be a challenge once they take off for sure. I know the feeling. I hate to just throw away regular healthy frags but eventually there is no room. Challenge of a successful tank .

 

[Chrisfish]

Absolutely beautiful tank

 

[jk_s124]

Nice

Those caps can be a challenge once they take off for sure. I know the feeling. I hate to just throw away regular healthy frags but eventually there is no room. Challenge of a successful tank .

Very true

 

[jk_s124]

Absolutely beautiful tank

Thank you! I’ve had a lot of help and a lot of luck.

 

[jk_s124]

Tank with some natural light coming in on the right.