Happy Holiday to all

les · 12-15-2007, 04:56 PM

I just bought a BioCube 29 gal today for my Christmas Present to myself. Looking forward to starting up a nice reef. Anything I need to worry about with the BioCube set up? What should I start with, live rocks or fish?

blue_eyes53813 · 12-15-2007, 05:49 PM

Dont start with fish, The tank needs to cycle and that may take 4-6 weeks. Do not add any fish until after this period. You can add rock. Here is some reading on cycling a tank...

By the way welcome to RS.

The Tank Cycling Process, and Ways to Cycle a Saltwater Aquarium

tbittner · 12-15-2007, 08:26 PM

Welcome to RS, Les!

Take it slow. This hobby is an outstanding way to learn patience.

boozeman · 12-15-2007, 08:54 PM

JFK_Jr · 12-15-2007, 09:20 PM

les · 12-16-2007, 03:54 PM

What is a good book to get for a greenie such as me. Years ago I did OK with fresh water, never tried the reef. Should I soley rely on the advise of LFS or more from the book and you all? Can't wait to get this up an running. I have been waiting for many years for this day, So I guess a few more weeks won't kill me.

blue_eyes53813 · 12-16-2007, 06:23 PM

Books and us for now,,, Ask us questions and you can compare the information that the lfs gives you with our info... 9 out of 10 times your lfs will tell you your tank is ready for livestock when it is not... Give you misleading info because they just want your $. Some LFS are pretty decent and care about the livestock.. But you need to test them first.

lcstorc · 12-18-2007, 01:50 PM

Welcome to RS!
I would not trust the LFS until you can determine for yourself if they know what they are doing. Don't trust clean tanks etc. They have large systems with frequent maintenance so they can get away with things we cannot.
Remember the best information is going to come from somebody not trying to sell you something.

MrB · 12-18-2007, 02:35 PM

Hello an welcome to RS im sure you will enjoy an learn greatly like i have since i joined a few weeks ago

12-15-2007, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
les Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Happy Holiday to all I just bought a BioCube 29 gal today for my Christmas Present to myself. Looking forward to starting up a nice reef. Anything I need to worry about with the BioCube set up? What should I start with, live rocks or fish?

12-15-2007, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,251 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Happy Holiday to all Dont start with fish, The tank needs to cycle and that may take 4-6 weeks. Do not add any fish until after this period. You can add rock. Here is some reading on cycling a tank... By the way welcome to RS. The Tank Cycling Process, and Ways to Cycle a Saltwater Aquarium __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

12-15-2007, 08:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Happy Holiday to all Welcome to RS, Les! Take it slow. This hobby is an outstanding way to learn patience. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

12-15-2007, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
boozeman The CodFather ~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: new york Posts: 8,800 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Happy Holiday to all __________________ ...and when I'm old and wise little things mean little to me like autumn winds they'll blow right through me and someday, in the mist of time when they ask you if you knew me remember that you were a friend of mine

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JFK_Jr Golden Moray Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hallandale Beach FL Posts: 2,108 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Happy Holiday to all __________________ *JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire*

12-16-2007, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
les Fire Coral Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 64 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Happy Holiday to all What is a good book to get for a greenie such as me. Years ago I did OK with fresh water, never tried the reef. Should I soley rely on the advise of LFS or more from the book and you all? Can't wait to get this up an running. I have been waiting for many years for this day, So I guess a few more weeks won't kill me.

12-16-2007, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,251 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Happy Holiday to all Books and us for now,,, Ask us questions and you can compare the information that the lfs gives you with our info... 9 out of 10 times your lfs will tell you your tank is ready for livestock when it is not... Give you misleading info because they just want your $. Some LFS are pretty decent and care about the livestock.. But you need to test them first. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

12-18-2007, 01:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,412 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Happy Holiday to all Welcome to RS! I would not trust the LFS until you can determine for yourself if they know what they are doing. Don't trust clean tanks etc. They have large systems with frequent maintenance so they can get away with things we cannot. Remember the best information is going to come from somebody not trying to sell you something. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

12-18-2007, 02:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
MrB Star Polyps Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 166 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Happy Holiday to all Hello an welcome to RS im sure you will enjoy an learn greatly like i have since i joined a few weeks ago

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