Brand New 8 gallon bio cube

[Magellan]

dual float valves for me always

Did you DIY or is there something you would recommend?

 

[Katrina71]

dual float valves for me always

Link your preference please.

 

[Katrina71]

Honestly, with our tendencies, I can't imagine needing a carbon reactor.

 

[sfin52]

Easy: TWO bags of carbon!

there’s this really amazing SPS dominant tank on YouTube, this little Korean lady is keeping a 300g+ system and doses by hand once a day. No apex or anything, and she uses 2 panty hose to hold her carbon. Just has them floating in her sump lol

That's what I used in my fw. I stole my wife's and cut off the feet. It's a good thing she gave them too me.

 

[dantimdad]

Link your preference please.

Amazon product


These are the last ones I ordered. I use onron relays and still have a some if you want one.

I also ordered a waterproof project box to put it all in.

 

[dantimdad]

Did you DIY or is there something you would recommend?

Yes, I have been building the same setup for years and it always works flawlessly. I end up building them for others when they see mine.

 

[Katrina71]

Yes, I have been building the same setup for years and it always works flawlessly. I end up building them for others when they see mine.

I will definitely need an ATO. The one I have is not rated for this much water. I can top off manually until we get one though.

 

[Katrina71]

Why would we use a carbon reactor? Maybe there is something I'm overlooking.

 

[Magellan]

Yes, I have been building the same setup for years and it always works flawlessly. I end up building them for others when they see mine.

Sooooo if you wanted to drop some instructions...I can follow instructions!

 

[Katrina71]

Y'all think 3 or 4 bags of sand?

 

[Magellan]

Y'all think 3 or 4 bags of sand?

4

 

[sfin52]

Y'all think 3 or 4 bags of sand?

How many pounds. I really like the Bahama oolite. Think of white sandy beaches and that is the sand. It awesome stuff especially for siding and sand sleepers

 

[Magellan]

How many pounds. I really like the Bahama oolite. Think of white sandy beaches and that is the sand. It awesome stuff especially for siding and sand sleepers

Im assuming 20lb bags. I used one bag in my 28g and have wished I used 1.5 for so long now. I got the really fine stuff from Carib sea. Been hesitant to add more, it will make such a mess.

 

[sfin52]

Im assuming 20lb bags. I used one bag in my 28g and have wished I used 1.5 for so long now. I got the really fine stuff from Carib sea. Been hesitant to add more, it will make such a mess.

It will clear quickly. Petco has it for 16.50 a 20lb bag. 10.99 for a 10lb bag. Bahama oolite. That's what I use. I love it.

 

[Magellan]

It will clear quickly. Petco has it for 16.50 a 20lb bag. 10.99 for a 10lb bag. Bahama oolite. That's what I use. I love it.

Same here! Looks so beachy

plus, detritus stays on top, and you can easily get it out of the tank with a turkey baster + siphon

 

[Dolelo96]

Okay, @Katrina71. I’ve been sick, and not able to keep up with my reading schedule. You have to slow down or I’ll never catch up;Happy

 

[Katrina71]

Actually calculating my tank is how I figured on 3 bags, but like @Magellan, I want mine just a little deeper like 2"+

 

[Magellan]

Actually calculating my tank is how I figured on 3 bags, but like @Magellan, I want mine just a little deeper like 2"+

Mine only has a couple of places that are that deep, mostly it’s 1” or less

 

[sfin52]

Brs has a great review on sand and how much you need and how many pounds

 

[Katrina71]

Brs has a great review on sand and how much you need and how many pounds

Ordered. That was 1/2 price what it is here.