help with reef settup

grinch · 03-10-2008, 10:03 AM

Hello to all. I am reentering the hobby after many years away. I am currently building a reef tank in an Oceaninc biocube (8 gal.) Success has been difficult

, and I have already lost everything once due to an overheat. I have been reading extensively, and know why they call these aquaria "kill boxes" Anyway, I hope to tap your resources and brains for tips!!!

nikkipigtails · 03-10-2008, 10:09 AM

Welcome. This is a great place for advice and tips.

Anselth · 03-10-2008, 11:08 AM

Welcome! Sorry to hear about your earlier issues. Overheating can hit fast in a tank that small...Ask away, we're here to help.

dfurbee · 03-10-2008, 02:48 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss. Welcome to RS

vdituri · 03-10-2008, 02:50 PM

Welcome back to the hobby! (addiction)

Where are you at currently in the setup process?
What do you have leftover from the last time and what did you buy new?

lcstorc · 03-10-2008, 02:58 PM

Welcome to RS!
Sorry to hear of your difficulties but we will try to help any way we can.

InLimbo87 · 03-10-2008, 03:39 PM

Welcome! Success with reef tanks takes real diligence (especially with only 8 gallons of water volume). My best advice is don't skimp on equipment, constantly monitor, and research research research!

zy112 · 03-10-2008, 03:53 PM

Welcome to RS!

03-10-2008, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
grinch Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Providence RI Posts: 93 View Gallery Karma Komment	help with reef settup Hello to all. I am reentering the hobby after many years away. I am currently building a reef tank in an Oceaninc biocube (8 gal.) Success has been difficult , and I have already lost everything once due to an overheat. I have been reading extensively, and know why they call these aquaria "kill boxes" Anyway, I hope to tap your resources and brains for tips!!!

03-10-2008, 10:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
nikkipigtails Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hillbilly Hell, AL Posts: 1,100 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: help with reef settup Welcome. This is a great place for advice and tips. __________________ Our 180 Gallon Family Project

03-10-2008, 11:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anselth Plate Coral Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 757 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: help with reef settup Welcome! Sorry to hear about your earlier issues. Overheating can hit fast in a tank that small...Ask away, we're here to help. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

03-10-2008, 02:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
dfurbee Nancy Nurse Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV hillbilly hell Posts: 729 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: help with reef settup Sorry to hear about your loss. Welcome to RS

03-10-2008, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,423 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: help with reef settup Welcome to RS! Sorry to hear of your difficulties but we will try to help any way we can. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

03-10-2008, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 992 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: help with reef settup Welcome! Success with reef tanks takes real diligence (especially with only 8 gallons of water volume). My best advice is don't skimp on equipment, constantly monitor, and research research research! __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

03-10-2008, 03:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
zy112 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: IN Posts: 981 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: help with reef settup Welcome to RS! __________________ Zach

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