Fishboy13's 29 Gallon Biocube HQI

[MizTanks]

Try not to place your rock flush against the back wall. Leave a little room for flow to help avoid dead spots Your tank is going to look sweet! Def gonna love watch it grow

[fishboy13]

LOL thanks Jamie, that's not my final rock setup; just trying to see what I want to do (I'm going to have to break up some rock).

I purchased the refugium light today: Coralife Mini Aqualight T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 2X6W, 11 inch
-I posted a picture yesterday.
I purchased this for: $43.91

After doing a little bit of research on the lights I decided on the: Extreme Moonlight LED Tube - 4 3/8 in
They were: $31.99

Here is a picture:

I bought these on thatpetplace.com; they can also be purchased from amazon.com for about the same price.

That should give me more than enough moonlight :D.

Best of all I was able to get all of this for ~$88 to begin with then I used a $20 gift card, and I got back $38 dollars in shipping charges from the Filter Guys . . . leaving me with a total of $30 (well really $68 but I'm being optimistic :P)

[fishboy13]

The other day I purchased the OCEAN REEF + 1 FIVE STAGE 75 GPD RO/DI, from The Filter Guys. I have used their products before and have had great results. Here is a link to their website: The Filter Guys .
I asked Jim to ship my RO/DI unit via FedEx so that way I could use business shipping, he went out of his way and saved me $38 in shipping charges. The RO/DI unit is pictured above.
I was able to purchase this unit for $199.00

[thepanfish]

Good stuff Kev.

[fishboy13]

LOL thanks Louis, I'm just hoping that everything gets here soon! I want to setup this tank so badly!

[thepanfish]

I think we all know that feeling lol.

[fishboy13]

I decided that I want to run a quarantine tank, I'm going to use a brand new 20 gallon tall which has just been sitting in my basement (Originally I wanted something that would have fit under my biocube but then I decided on a larger water volume). I'm going to be keeping this tank in my bedroom (this is where my Biocube HQI is located as well). Right now I'm contemplating whether or not I want to use a 30in light fixture on this tank because the tank is 24in long. (It's a Coralife light fixture that I purchased for frag swaps a few years ago)Amazon.com: Coralife 08601 Aqualight High Output T5 Dual Lamp Fixture, 30-Inch: Pet Supplies@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/11lho-WyxKL.@@AMEPARAM@@11lho-WyxKL
I also saved some ammonia alerts and sponge filters from when I used to be in saltwater. Amazon.com: Seachem Ammonia Alert: Pet Supplies@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BToHskolL.@@AMEPARAM@@51%2BToHskolL


Now I'm trying to figure out what test kit I want to use I previously used the kits listed below. Please let me know what you think.
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[fishboy13]

I found the expiration times online they are:
Ammonia Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years
Ammonia Test Solution # 2 - 3 Years
High Range pH Indicator Solution - 3 Years
Nitrate Test Solution # 1 - 3 Years
Nitrate Test Solution # 2 - 3 years
GH Test Solution - 3 Years
Calcium Test Solution #1 - 3 Years
Calcium Test Solution #2 - 3 Years
Phosphate Test Solution #1 - 3 Years
Phosphate Test Solution #2 - 3 Years
Copper Test Solution - 3 Years
KH Test Solution - 4 Years
Nitrite Test Solution - 4 Years

Considering that these kits have been in the cold basement they should still be good.
Here's a link: http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ad.php?t=76252

All of mine are around 4-5 years old.

[thepanfish]

I would not get the API kit. Although good value, I really hate matching the color cards and I'm not entirely sure they're accurate.
I would go for a Salifert kit of the following:
Nitrate
Alk
Ammonia

[AJ :)]

Great looking start !

Really nice R/O setup with a great price!