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  1. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    After watching some videos on You Tube and reading some other posts on multiple forums I discovered that either my airline was bent or twisted and my pump was in backwards. Pointing directly at the collection cup instead of the bubble plate inside the skimmer. It's making many more bubbles now...
  2. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Does anyone else have any problems getting the Tunze 9002 Protein Skimmer to make bubbles?? I can't seem to get it to do anything. Slightly frustrating. It's fine for now but i would like to get it working before the tank starts to get some life.
  3. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Also it looks like the foot of the big mushroom and it's baby brother are coming loose. I also found some Aiptasia Anemones and a few bristle worms. The Anemones I will kill and the worms I will keep.
  4. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Thanks for the reminder 1guydude. Went to my buddy's house and stole one of his MP10's that i sold him a long time ago. Gave it a super quick full strength vinegar bath and brought it to work. Powerhead Activated!
  5. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    The tank looks much clearer. I don't think the tank lights turned off last night, so i'm here at the office during shut off time. The temp is a little high for my liking around 80. If it doesn't shut off tonight i'll have to get a separate timer. This power strip is supposed to have a working...
  6. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Thanks for following along rainydave, I like the acronym BC29. I'm gonna steal that and use it from now on. I thought the BC29 was a great way to jump back into the hobby and get reefing again. Great little tank so far. Today the water was super clear thanks to the live rock. I'll post some...
  7. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Thanks IPisces, There was not a ton to choose from but it's nice when you can dig through a tub of live rock and pick the pieces you want. I was going with kind of a flat top look with very porous rock with lots of places for frag plugs and coral mounting points. I think i will push the rocks...
  8. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Live Rock Added Went back to the fish store now that the water has run for a day or so. Picked up some live rock from Aquatic Dreams. Got it in the tank ASAP. Here are a few pictures..... There were a few hitchhikers on the rock. I think i ended up with 3-4 free snails and this green...
  9. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Thanks Scooterman, I had the exact same biocube for my 1st tank but gave it up as I upgraded to bigger tanks. Now I'm back to the begining. But with a few upgrades to take care of some of the shortfalls (in my opinion) of the Oceanic Biocube. Peppie and TLJ So far my plans are to add some...
  10. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Thanks Sean, I got the pump out and turned up to full blast. Much better water flow but not enough for 2 nozzles, so I'm down to 1. And it turns out i had the top to the protein skimmer on backwards, so that's fixed now and the skimmer is making bubbles.
  11. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Now the water is in and the pump is running. I need to squeeze my fat hand in the back and turn the pump from it's low setting to aqua blast. Also need to pull the skimmer to see why it's not producing bubbles. but at lease the water is in and the cycle has started. I'll be picking up some live...
  12. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Got the sand in the tank during lunch while mixing saltwater.....
  13. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Got the new pump and plumbing installed today..... Also got the protein skimmer put in the back..... Also got the dual nozzles installed after some sanding of the stock adapter to attach the "Y" fitting..... Also just learned that you can't use the "In Tank fuge basket" with the upgraded...
  14. Jesse_emel

    How to control zoos

    I agree, with the 1st 2 responses. If they are cool or unique, scrape them off carefully and glue the healthy zoo's to some frag plugs and sell them.
  15. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Got Steve's LEDs installed tonight. it wasn't to bad. I got the setup 95% built and only had to modify the hood to get it to fit. Here are some progress pictures..... I would say with all the trimming of the existing hood and installing the new LEDs it took about 2 hours. Here it is...
  16. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Biocube Hood Got the hood torn apart last night. Here are some before and after pictures: Stock Hood..... After Parts Stripping..... Washed it this morning and will let it air dry all day before modifying and installing the new LED retrofit kit.
  17. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Vinegar hardly smells at all and work great on coraline algea and is non-toxic. I still rinsed the crap out of the tank for 30 minutes just to get as much of the vinegar out of the tank as possible. Works great a little tip i picked up from Kevin at Aquatic Dreams.
  18. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Cleaning Day Got the Biocube home for the weekend to give it a deep cleaning. Filled it with Hot water and 1-1/2 Gallons of Vinegar. Let it run for 2 hours and here are the results..... And here it is all clean and ready to go..... Back Compartment cleaned out and ready for a new refugium...
  19. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    Thanks wes, i'm taking Memorial day weekend to mentally prepare for this build. Focusing my chi and whatnot. Look for the start on Next Friday/Saturday.
  20. Jesse_emel

    Jesse_Emel's Oceanic Biocube 29 Gallon

    I'll be starting construction on 5/31/13. Stand by for updates in about a week.
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