EcoBak Project for BioCube, new sump plans

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  1. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    NO LEAKS!!! The project can move forward!

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    Right now I am running vinegar water through it to clean it out.
     
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  2. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Hey bud THIS ^^^^^
     
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  3. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Should I use anything to seed my EcoBak pellets? At this time my test kit shows zero nitrates, my thought is to seed the pellets and with more feeding ill keep my nitrates up enough to support the pellets.

    Iv seen some people use:
    KZ Zeobak
    Microbacker 7
    Zeovit
     
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  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Bump.....
     
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  5. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Should I use gate valves to control the flow for each line or ball valves?
     
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  6. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I would use gate, they are more expensive usually but give you better control when tuning.
     
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  7. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Bump
     
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  9. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Those look legit

    Almost too legit.

    Yes too legit to quit.
     
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  10. dowtish

    dowtish Horrid Stonefish

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    You dont need to add anything to seed the ecobak. its a naturally occurring bacteria that will colonize on its own. And I would definitely add a gate or ball valve to be able to control the tumble. And only add 1/4 of the recomended amount for the first 3-4 weeks, and then add another 1/4 and so on.

    This is what I use

    http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalog/product/view/id/1574/
     
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