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Old 04/06/2007, 03:56 PM
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Pics of my new 9 gallon Biube reef
This is a 9 gallon Biube freshwater tank that I turned in to a reef tank (in the works). I added 20 pounds of live sand and 18 pounds of live rock. I also added a Maxi-jet 400 and a 50 watt stealth heater, and a coralife mini agualight. I am doing 20% bi-weekly water changes instead of adding a skimmer. It has been up and running for about a month now. The only livestock I have is a Firefish and about four snails. ( more to come).
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Old 04/06/2007, 03:59 PM
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That is a SUPERCOOL tank! Cant wait to see the new additions when they arrive! keep the updated pics coming soon!

Great job!
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Old 04/06/2007, 04:31 PM
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One of the coolest tanks iv ever seen, keep up the good work!
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Old 04/06/2007, 05:02 PM
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Old 04/06/2007, 05:36 PM
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That tank is AWESOME!!!!!!
Good job.
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Old 04/06/2007, 06:02 PM
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Thanks alot for all the great feedback guys!!!!
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Old 04/06/2007, 07:56 PM
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Sweet like Splenda.
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Old 04/06/2007, 08:22 PM
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love the circular tank that is awesome.
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Old 04/06/2007, 11:03 PM
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Looks nice. Keep up the good work.
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Old 04/06/2007, 11:05 PM
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Wow! You're giving me ideas, not a good thing....
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Old 04/07/2007, 09:17 AM
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Love the tank. Looking forward to some more pics.
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Old 04/07/2007, 12:26 PM
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that's an awesome tank! I wouldn't think that a 9gal would be enough room for a firefish, but there seems to be plenty there! What an awesome idea!
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Old 04/07/2007, 01:12 PM
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Thanks alot for all of the comments everyone has left!!

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that's an awesome tank! I wouldn't think that a 9gal would be enough room for a firefish, but there seems to be plenty there! What an awesome idea!
Your right sugarfox03. The tank looks smaller from the outside because it is magnified a bit from the circular shape. Inside it is actually pretty roomy.
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Old 04/07/2007, 01:15 PM
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Very nice! Can't wait for more pics!


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Old 04/07/2007, 06:38 PM
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Wow! Neat tank! was a great idea! I also cant wait for more pics
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Old 04/07/2007, 06:59 PM
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It magnifies your equipment.

Is it hard to scrape off algea if you use a magnet scraper?
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Old 04/08/2007, 06:46 AM
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It magnifies your equipment.

Is it hard to scrape off algea if you use a magnet scraper?
Yes, it does magnify the equipment a bit. I haven't tried a magnet scraper yet, So I am not sure if that will work or not in there. I haven't had hardly any algae due to low lighting, low feeding(once a day), and tons of live sand and live rock. I have used a sponge like scaper in the tank a couple times. I may have to give the magnet scaper out of my other nano a try to see how it works.
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Old 04/08/2007, 11:38 AM
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Excellent idea and it looks wonderful! Looks like the firefish is happy If you don't have a hood on the tank beware of carpet diving (just a heads up).
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Old 04/08/2007, 07:42 PM
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wooow i love that!!
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Old 04/09/2007, 01:01 AM
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nice tank. how tall is it?
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Old 04/09/2007, 05:02 AM
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Where do you get a tank like that? Really looking forward to some more pics.
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Old 04/09/2007, 06:54 AM
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That is pretty cool there. Nice rock formation for that tank.
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Old 04/09/2007, 07:23 AM
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Nice tank and your DVD rack is nicer than mine too!
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Old 04/09/2007, 08:00 AM
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Thanks again for all of the great feedback everyone!!

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nice tank. how tall is it?
The tank is about 18 inches Tall, and if I wrap the tape measure around it, it's about 40 inches.
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Where do you get a tank like that? Really looking forward to some more pics.
I bought mine over a year & a half ago, and used it as a freshwater tank. I don't remember where I bought it, but here is a link that has them.
http://www.reef-one.com/aquariums/biube.htm

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw...keywords=biube
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