24G Nanocube help needed

[kthc]

Hi All,

Just got myself a 2nd hand 24G nanocube, pretty new set, about 3mths old. The previous owner kept crystal shrimps (freshwater) and got a set with both white lights. Been reading a few of the other nanocube owner's threads, cannot resist the itch.

Probably going FOWLR and basic corals like mushrooms and zoas.

1. Any idea where I can get suitable replacement bulbs and what I should be getting? (both 50/50 or just one blue??)

2. Now cycling and just got a Resun Sk-05. Mine's a little noisy cos of the air intake, any way to lessen the noise?

3. Should I change the stock pump, maxijet 1200 seems popular.

4. What will you recommend for the filtration media?

5. Anyone tried those 5 in 1 test strips? Thought of getting them but not sure how accurate they'll be.

Think that's all for now. Planning to move house in a year's time (once my 5yrs is up, not prison term but HDB term...) so don't want to spend too much at this time, so I welcome all donations too

[kthc]

Hi All,

Just got myself a 2nd hand 24G nanocube, pretty new set, about 3mths old. The previous owner kept crystal shrimps (freshwater) and got a set with both white lights. Been reading a few of the other nanocube owner's threads, cannot resist the itch.

Probably going FOWLR and basic corals like mushrooms and zoas.

1. Any idea where I can get suitable replacement bulbs and what I should be getting? (both 50/50 or just one blue??)

Will be getting the 50/50 PL lights, anyone knows where's selling and how much?

2. Now cycling and just got a Resun Sk-05. Mine's a little noisy cos of the air intake, any way to lessen the noise?

Now lagi best.... the pump is vibrating against the wall of the tank.... rumbling noise + the sucking noise....

3. Should I change the stock pump, maxijet 1200 seems popular.

Think I'll live with the stock pump for a while

4. What will you recommend for the filtration media?

Using crush live rocks together with one of the black sponges that came with the set, now looking for suitable chemical filtration media, any suggestions?

5. Anyone tried those 5 in 1 test strips? Thought of getting them but not sure how accurate they'll be.

Think that's all for now. Planning to move house in a year's time (once my 5yrs is up, not prison term but HDB term...) so don't want to spend too much at this time, so I welcome all donations too

[lweepin]

I have a nanocube which have been running for about 7 months.

Below is come of my comments

1. Any idea where I can get suitable replacement bulbs and what I should be getting? (both 50/50 or just one blue??)

Most bigger LFS which sell equipment should sell this. The cost depends on the brand. I think I saw some which are sold at $20-$30 before. I am still using the 50/50 which comes with the tank.

2. Now cycling and just got a Resun Sk-05. Mine's a little noisy cos of the air intake, any way to lessen the noise?

Do a search on this on this forum...that is quite a lot written on this. Yes...someone comment before that it is noisy...did you put it in the 2nd compartment. I bought one and decide not to use it because I decide to keep the bioload low (4 fish) and do 10% water change weekly instead.

3. Should I change the stock pump, maxijet 1200 seems popular.

This stock pump is not very reliable, the rod holding the impeller could rusty in 2 months and the pump stopped working. The LFS help me change to a new rod. Initially, I bought a eheim 1000l/h pump. However, its high wattage cause my tank to increase to 32 deg C because I do not have a chiller. Took me a long time before I found one that has a flowrate of 800l/h and wattage of 9W.

4. What will you recommend for the filtration media?

I use black sponge, a bit of fine white wool, phosphate remover and carbon. If you want to use the white wool, you havr to wash or clean it weekly to prevent it from becoming a nitrate factory

5. Anyone tried those 5 in 1 test strips? Thought of getting them but not sure how accurate they'll be.

Not sure about it. Personally, I use the separate ones. for the first few months, i did measurement regularly. However, after sometime, the tank become very stable and the measurement results are always the same.

[kthc]

Thanks Whitefish, visited your thread in the members forum before I decided on the nanacube. So far so good, cycling and just did a water change today. Got all my liverocks from other reefers and now just letting it slowly mature before getting the fishes I want. Now looking around for cleaning crew.

I have a nanocube which have been running for about 7 months.

Below is come of my comments

1. Any idea where I can get suitable replacement bulbs and what I should be getting? (both 50/50 or just one blue??)

Most bigger LFS which sell equipment should sell this. The cost depends on the brand. I think I saw some which are sold at $20-$30 before. I am still using the 50/50 which comes with the tank.

2. Now cycling and just got a Resun Sk-05. Mine's a little noisy cos of the air intake, any way to lessen the noise?

Do a search on this on this forum...that is quite a lot written on this. Yes...someone comment before that it is noisy...did you put it in the 2nd compartment. I bought one and decide not to use it because I decide to keep the bioload low (4 fish) and do 10% water change weekly instead.

3. Should I change the stock pump, maxijet 1200 seems popular.

This stock pump is not very reliable, the rod holding the impeller could rusty in 2 months and the pump stopped working. The LFS help me change to a new rod. Initially, I bought a eheim 1000l/h pump. However, its high wattage cause my tank to increase to 32 deg C because I do not have a chiller. Took me a long time before I found one that has a flowrate of 800l/h and wattage of 9W.

4. What will you recommend for the filtration media?

I use black sponge, a bit of fine white wool, phosphate remover and carbon. If you want to use the white wool, you havr to wash or clean it weekly to prevent it from becoming a nitrate factory

5. Anyone tried those 5 in 1 test strips? Thought of getting them but not sure how accurate they'll be.

Not sure about it. Personally, I use the separate ones. for the first few months, i did measurement regularly. However, after sometime, the tank become very stable and the measurement results are always the same.

[Vlamingi_cont]

Hi All,

Just got myself a 2nd hand 24G nanocube, pretty new set, about 3mths old. The previous owner kept crystal shrimps (freshwater) and got a set with both white lights. Been reading a few of the other nanocube owner's threads, cannot resist the itch.

Probably going FOWLR and basic corals like mushrooms and zoas.

1. Any idea where I can get suitable replacement bulbs and what I should be getting? (both 50/50 or just one blue??)

2. Now cycling and just got a Resun Sk-05. Mine's a little noisy cos of the air intake, any way to lessen the noise?

3. Should I change the stock pump, maxijet 1200 seems popular.

4. What will you recommend for the filtration media?

5. Anyone tried those 5 in 1 test strips? Thought of getting them but not sure how accurate they'll be.

Think that's all for now. Planning to move house in a year's time (once my 5yrs is up, not prison term but HDB term...) so don't want to spend too much at this time, so I welcome all donations too

No way to avoid noises produced from the sk-05 leh I used that previously in my NC 24 gallon also noisy like sucking up drinks from an empty cup...Now i having RSM the turbo skimmer is also quite noisy...