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ajsahm 
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 12:32pm |
So my tank is a 29g coralife biocube. It was a birthday gift and was not sure when I got it if I would even like it. Sooo I love it! reading and learning as I go. Everything was going so well. Growing like weeds! Happy tank. I thought I was the newbee that caught on quick with little problems. WAAAHHH!!! My pride was my downfall!!!  My tank was running a little warm when first set up because of all the natural light. But I got that fixed. BUT as soon as winter hit and there was no more natural light everything started to shrink and disappear! NOOOO!!!!  ok I have a very happy harry mushroom. So I have learned that this "all in one" can grow much. I have to either get a new set up or fix up my lighting. I am going to have to wait till after christmas. I was wondering why people are selling these used at the 6 month mark. haha! I am addicted and have a lot more lessons to learn.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 12:56pm |
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Don't give up! Yes, smaller tanks that try to fit everything into a compact space give up some functionality of larger, less-tidy tanks. However, it is possible to have a long-term success tank with your 29g. It'll take a bit of work, but it's possible.
I live in South Weber (only a couple miles from Roy), and I'd be happy to come over to help you, or to have you visit my setup. :)
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 1:52pm |
I agree w/ ReefdUp 100% These are not 'bad' tanks; many people who sell these only do so because they want to upgrade to a larger tank - not because the BioCube is a bad tank. How about some more back round on your problems - then maybe we can help! List all your water parameters (temp, SG, pH, alk, Ca, Mg, nH3, nO2, nO3, pO4) If you don't know what a particular parameter reads, just say "I don't know" Then how about a picture of the tank and a list of your livestock? If you can do that for us, we can probably help you out. Otherwise, we are just guessing.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 3:10pm |
reefup - sounds good I will have to plan on having you over.
I will get some pics posted in a bit for sure. I am not going to give up. At least the fish are happy. :) my sw test does not test all that you have listed but I will test all I can and post. Thanks for the help.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 3:23pm |
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I bet your alk is low if you have never tested for it. Which would cause big problems in your tank.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 6:32pm |
pics :)
my disappearing corals
this is how I feel!! :) ok maybe not quiet that sad
fish 6 line wrassy 2 clown fish hosting an anemone 1 Goby 1 blue chromis a few hermit crabs and snails 1 cleaner shrimp
corals Hairy mushroom red mushrooms war coral - gone toad stool - will not open pulsating xenia - gone Misc polyps - gone or nearly gone.
Current test ph 8.0 ammonia 0 nitrite 0 nitrate 0
Should I be testing for more?
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 6:40pm |
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 6:56pm |
Bobc63 is right. You have to know Alkanity, calcium, temp, and salinity. I think you'll find one of these out. Just my guess but I think Dionysus will be right...Alkanity.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 7:37pm |
 ajsahm wrote:
ohhh temp 81
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Temp is high
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Try, try, try, then give up!
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 7:57pm |
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Hey...at least you're not posting a picture of tons of hair algae!!
Based on the amount of coralline algae you have, you're likely sucking up a ton of alkalinity/calcium. But, shrinking isn't usually a sign of alkalinity deficiency. It can be linked to temperature...and 81 is getting up there (especially when some of the cheap hobby thermometers can be off by 2 deg.) I'd bring the tank slowly down to 76-78 degrees. Was the tank new when you got it? If not, do you know how old the bulbs are?
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 8:14pm |
The tank is new and the bulbs run warm. They are almost 6 months old. I cannot seem to get it lower. right now house temp it set at 68deg. I have 4 fans set up in the back two running down and the other two up so I do not get too much evap. So I have been leaning toward and LED build. Looks like for temp reasons I need to as well as to save money on bulb replacements. I am clearly not testing for enough so that is a must buy on monday.
Reefdup - can i have too much coralline? I am shocked how fast it grew. I started with one rock with a little of it on it to the whole tank. Your blog is great! I have been reading through it this evening.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 8:51pm |
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I didn't read all of this but....temp of 81 is totally fi. ne. Do one massive water change and your parameters are fixed. I would think about lighting issues, and you can't have too much coralline.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 11:06pm |
Ive found with my Biocube that even with the fans on if you leave the front flapper door open it lets the heat escape alot better.
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Posted: December 16 2012 at 11:45pm |
I will put the extra fans back in that I took out thinking I would not need them for the winter.
How many watts do I need for my tank?
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Posted: December 17 2012 at 3:52pm |
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My xenia melt when my salinity is off, I didn't see a salinity test in here, second for me is alk. Yeah temp isn't too bad, for super picky acros etc yes but for what you have - not at all.
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Posted: December 17 2012 at 4:50pm |
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I second the Salinity do you have an ATO? how are you topping off the evap?
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Posted: December 17 2012 at 7:36pm |
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i top off by hand. i guess need a good sw tester.
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