new to biocube

[pebble]

on the hood, theres 3 connectors, 2 for the lighting. and the other one without a ground outlet plug. what does that exactly do?

theres a cartridge on the right of the bio balls, i think its carbon inside. so i have to get rid of it in order to put corals, shrimp, snails?

and is there a way i can make the fan quieter or turn it off

 

[WeeNe858]

the 3rd plug is for the moonlight LEDs, those guys stay on 24/7

the cartridge has floss on the outside to catch debri and carbon in it to clearify and buffer the water and theres no problem using it now... i actually recommend using that cartridge until it becomes dirty and then switching over to Poly Filters

http://www.aquatichouse.com/FILTRATION MENU_files/Polyfilter4.jpg

(try to remove the bioballs and replacing them with live rock rubble over time)

now the fan is a glitch, when you turn both lights on the fan will make noise for the first 30 mins or so... it helps if you turn the atinics (blue) on first, wait a couple seconds and then turning the other light on (or vise versa)


congrats on the new unit

 

[pebble]

thanks for your reply. the fan is still making noise everytime the white lights are on. guess i have to leave it on and wait it out

 

[WeeNe858]

try turning the white light on first and then the blue... or switch it.. it should ease up on the noise for you

 

[pebble]

where should i put the heater and do i need a protein skimmer? i stumbled on a biocube protein skimmer while browsing online. i would hate to waste more money on a skimmer wen i thought biocube had everything i need for saltwater. my cube is 29g btw if that makes a differnce

 

[WeeNe858]

those mini skimmers are an absolute waste of money in my opinion. they work somewhat, but your bi weekly water changes should take away the need for a skimmer. Your heater can sit in the first chamber where the water enters. The other two chambers don't hold enough water.