OmegaOmega
Reefing newb
Hello All -
I just purchased an Oceanic BioCube 29 and am starting my first voyage into SW tanking.
There's a ton of information on this forum, which is also why I decided to join, and I was glad to see a bunch of others with some sort of BioCube setup.
I've tried searching on some of my questions, as to avoid experienced members having to repeat themselves over and over - so if you have a link or if I overlooked something, let me know.
1) Can anyone help with acronyms? This site is filled with them. LFS, DI, etc. I tried acronymfinder.com and wanted to cut my wrists afterward. When i tried to do the Google forum search for an acronym post I received a link to penis enlargements. I cried.
2) I was sold a bag of Bio-Active Live Aragonite reef rock and about 30 gallons of ocean water, 25lbs of live-rock. I've put this in the tank and had the filter on all day but the tank water looks wretched - cloudy and dirty. Is this from the sand settling, new stuff, etc? How much rock is too much? How long can the rock stay out of water? Can it be partially submerged and some sticking out?
3) Perhaps to point 2 above, I notice that the pump well to the far left nearly empties due to poor flow (i'm assuming). When I clean out the filter and reverse rinse it in the sink, the flow seems to be ok for a few hours. Can the tank not handle the initial setup using the built-in filtration system? Is there something I can do to help?
4) To point 3 above... Can i purchase a supplemental 'in-tank' filter that's compatible or discreet with the bio-cube system? Is there such thing as 'too much' filtration? i.e. purchasing a (55g) 325 gph Aqueon to help supplement the regular built in system? What about a canister system?
5) For this tank (or I guess any in general) can I mix eels with fish with anemones? Is there a site or a guide that helps you determine what you can accomplished based on size/experience? What about food? I see a lot of people on the forum recommending frozen food. I'd prefer throwing my neighbors toddler in as food, but it's a small starter tank - how do I manage diversity?
6) How do I create a 'wave' system in the biocube? But really, more importantly, what is a 'wave' system - is it recommended? Would my mother do it?
7) How do you go on vacation, for say, two weeks? Are there automatic feeders? I have a timer power strip to help manage lights/pump, etc.
8) What should I invest in, if money weren't an issue? Pump? Chemicals? Name brand stuff?
9) Is it better to have just a few really large fish, or several/more small fish?
10) I've read so many different sites that have different recommendations for temperature. I generally see 78-79 as the average - would you agree or is this, again, totally fish/tank specific?
P.S. Thank you for reading and replying!
I just purchased an Oceanic BioCube 29 and am starting my first voyage into SW tanking.
There's a ton of information on this forum, which is also why I decided to join, and I was glad to see a bunch of others with some sort of BioCube setup.
I've tried searching on some of my questions, as to avoid experienced members having to repeat themselves over and over - so if you have a link or if I overlooked something, let me know.
1) Can anyone help with acronyms? This site is filled with them. LFS, DI, etc. I tried acronymfinder.com and wanted to cut my wrists afterward. When i tried to do the Google forum search for an acronym post I received a link to penis enlargements. I cried.
2) I was sold a bag of Bio-Active Live Aragonite reef rock and about 30 gallons of ocean water, 25lbs of live-rock. I've put this in the tank and had the filter on all day but the tank water looks wretched - cloudy and dirty. Is this from the sand settling, new stuff, etc? How much rock is too much? How long can the rock stay out of water? Can it be partially submerged and some sticking out?
3) Perhaps to point 2 above, I notice that the pump well to the far left nearly empties due to poor flow (i'm assuming). When I clean out the filter and reverse rinse it in the sink, the flow seems to be ok for a few hours. Can the tank not handle the initial setup using the built-in filtration system? Is there something I can do to help?
4) To point 3 above... Can i purchase a supplemental 'in-tank' filter that's compatible or discreet with the bio-cube system? Is there such thing as 'too much' filtration? i.e. purchasing a (55g) 325 gph Aqueon to help supplement the regular built in system? What about a canister system?
5) For this tank (or I guess any in general) can I mix eels with fish with anemones? Is there a site or a guide that helps you determine what you can accomplished based on size/experience? What about food? I see a lot of people on the forum recommending frozen food. I'd prefer throwing my neighbors toddler in as food, but it's a small starter tank - how do I manage diversity?
6) How do I create a 'wave' system in the biocube? But really, more importantly, what is a 'wave' system - is it recommended? Would my mother do it?
7) How do you go on vacation, for say, two weeks? Are there automatic feeders? I have a timer power strip to help manage lights/pump, etc.
8) What should I invest in, if money weren't an issue? Pump? Chemicals? Name brand stuff?
9) Is it better to have just a few really large fish, or several/more small fish?
10) I've read so many different sites that have different recommendations for temperature. I generally see 78-79 as the average - would you agree or is this, again, totally fish/tank specific?
P.S. Thank you for reading and replying!
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