hank8888's custom 29g Biocube

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  1. Eclipse

    Eclipse Astrea Snail

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    So what's going in this bad boy when it's completed?
     
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  2. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Not a clue. I am open to suggestions.
     
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  3. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    What should i put in my refuge I have never had one I was thinking Live rubble with some chaeto
     
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  4. Biocube

    Biocube Giant Squid

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    Perfect idea, that's what I currently use. I ordered some rubble rock from BRS, good stuff IMO.
     
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  5. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I found a used 65g hob proten skimmer that looks like it is in heart good shape at my lfs. Do you think it is over kill? For my 30g tank and like 7g sump
     
    hank8888, Oct 16, 2012
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  6. louy99

    louy99 Feather Duster

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    If it fits, I'd do it. Especially if you plan on heavy sps or 5+ fish. I wish I can go bigger, I have the Hydor Slim Skim rated 35g
     
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  7. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Cool I have a ton of room i was thinking of putting it down by my sump and have it take the water form there
     
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  8. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Has anyone used CaribSea A.R.K. Aragonite Refugium Kit?
     
    hank8888, Oct 21, 2012
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  9. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    This build is a beast, very impressive.
    IMO, that kit seems too pricey for what you are getting and its for a 20+G system which you won't need. I'd just get dry sand for yur sand bed, some rock rubble, buy some chaeto and you're fine. For the bacteria, get Dr Tims one and only or similar, all that should cost about $30 and do the same thing for ya;)
     
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  10. hank8888

    hank8888 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I got a gift card for drs foster smith that will take about 1/2 off of it so $35 for it is not to bad IMO and I can use 1/2 of the sand in the tank
     
    hank8888, Oct 21, 2012
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