Just set up a new biocube 14 gallon for my daughter...everything is running great..but with my stick on temperature gauge it reads 74 degress...I have not introduced fish yet...am waiting a couple of days...is the temperature gauge that you stick on the side of tank accurate..is this too cold..I am going to put non aggressive smaller fish to tank..Does the biocube have a heat system...sorry for all the questions..maybe someone can help.....dont want my five year old to end up with a bunch of dead fish...its a birthday present for her.
Biocube 14
- Thread starter sharpie21
- Start date
shelaghfishface
the one and only
aww cos she will have to wait untill its cycled 
which can take 4-5 weeks,only then can u add fish to it..read the beginners part of the forum, read up on fishless cycling
[URL="http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showforum=26"]http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showforum=26[/URL]
in the mean time maybe you could have her draw some of the fish she would like to keep in there
welcome to TFF,
did it come with a heater ? if not then i suspect it isnt heated
PS.. do u know anyone else with a fish tank?maybe they would be good enought to give you some of the media ( sponge) from their filter... or u could explain to the shop where yu bought it and see if they can give you some..the filter that you take it from needs to be matured
which can take 4-5 weeks,only then can u add fish to it..read the beginners part of the forum, read up on fishless cycling[URL="http
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showforum=26"]http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showforum=26[/URL]in the mean time maybe you could have her draw some of the fish she would like to keep in there
welcome to TFF,
did it come with a heater ? if not then i suspect it isnt heated
PS.. do u know anyone else with a fish tank?maybe they would be good enought to give you some of the media ( sponge) from their filter... or u could explain to the shop where yu bought it and see if they can give you some..the filter that you take it from needs to be matured
Not a tank I've seen, but googling a couple and reading the spec seems to suggest they don't come with a heater? They say they come with everything you need and the phrase 'dual fans to dissipate heat' is used, but I can't see mention of an actual heater?
http/www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl36...biocube29gallon
Anyway, that aside, have you cycled your tank? Check out the advice in the pinned beginner topic.
http
/www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl36...biocube29gallonAnyway, that aside, have you cycled your tank? Check out the advice in the pinned beginner topic.
shelaghfishface
the one and only
see if anyone lives near you in this link http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=150631 what type of filter does it have? cn you get a picture of it?
/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=150631 what type of filter does it have? cn you get a picture of it?UUGGHHHH! Man the people at the stores never said anything about cycling...they said let it run a few days and bring in a water sample....I filled it up with distilled water adding the conditioner and added two table spoons of the salt reccommended. The biocube is a pretty neat little tank...says it comes with everything..lighting is amazing. Forgive me for my silly questions! ugghh.. The biocube is for salt water or freshwater..of course i am using it for freshwater. Are the temperature strips on side of tank accurate? I have it placed toward the bottom of tank...I don know why a tank that says it comes with everything you need wouldnt have some sort of heating system...I cant even see on tank where there would be a place for a heater! Once again..I am new here so bear with me!
If you look at topics and type in biocube 14....there are a lot of pics with people that have them....looks like most use them for saltwater
If you look at topics and type in biocube 14....there are a lot of pics with people that have them....looks like most use them for saltwater
shelaghfishface
the one and only
EDITED TO CORRECT AND APOLOGISE FOR MY OLD EYES 
( i thought i read table salt)
you can go with a fish in cycle which requires lots of testing ( so u`ll need a API master testing kit-freshwwater) you will need some very hardy fish for this and its really not recommened..
that thermometer should be pretty ok to be honest...does the tank have any plugs ( electric attatched to it) there should be one for the filter ,one for the light.. is there another one? if not then im pretty sure there wont be heating there... but im going to look for one to veiw anyway.. back in a min x x x
will be ok for tropical as long as you have
filter
heater
( i thought i read table salt)you can go with a fish in cycle which requires lots of testing ( so u`ll need a API master testing kit-freshwwater) you will need some very hardy fish for this and its really not recommened..
that thermometer should be pretty ok to be honest...does the tank have any plugs ( electric attatched to it) there should be one for the filter ,one for the light.. is there another one? if not then im pretty sure there wont be heating there... but im going to look for one to veiw anyway.. back in a min x x x
will be ok for tropical as long as you have
filter
heater
Yes it has four plugs....Has a charcoal filter and then a bunch of what looks like balls in the next compartment..it has two sets of flor lights...the tank lights up amazing..with three different lighting options. I really appreciate your help. I added the salt to the new water...sales lady said it was good for freshwater fish to have a small amount of salt in the water...I am plannning on having maybe tetras...and whatever small fish my daughter wants..keeping it at about 5 fish...she really wants a freshwater shrimp and a snail.....she is soo excited!
gaz gun man
Fish Addict
why did you add salt if you're going freshwater?
Also if you add fish now without cycling you're going to need to do anywhere from 2 or 3 50% waterchanges a day, depending on stocking levels to keep the ammonia to safe levels. Even then you could lose some fish.
As stated you'll need a water test kit (liquid one, not test strips)
Also if you add fish now without cycling you're going to need to do anywhere from 2 or 3 50% waterchanges a day, depending on stocking levels to keep the ammonia to safe levels. Even then you could lose some fish.
As stated you'll need a water test kit (liquid one, not test strips)
shelaghfishface
the one and only
oh bless her
right listen im getting out of my depth now..as i really dont know much about saltwater/brackish
theres lots of members that do so they will be along to help soon, dont panic they`ll get you sorted and your tank, and i hope your little girl has a wonderful birthday
shelagh xxx
right listen im getting out of my depth now..as i really dont know much about saltwater/brackish
theres lots of members that do so they will be along to help soon, dont panic they`ll get you sorted
and your tank, and i hope your little girl has a wonderful birthday shelagh xxx
Ok I think I have even confused my self...I am going freshwater...I added two table spoons of aquarium salt...(which was the recommended amount for my size of tank) I just did what the sales lady told me to do...she said it was helpfull to add it to take at startup and at water change. What would be the prime water temp for small tropical fish?
Truck
UKAPS
depends on species as to what temp, empty the tank of all water and fill with tap water, then add dechlorinator and buy some ammonia for a fishless cycle, you dont want salt in a tank as it can put stress on the fishes gills, kidneys and liver
gaz gun man
Fish Addict
White Cloud Mountain Minnows would like your tank temp, plus they're good hardy starter fish.
Never kept them though so I dont know much about them. Does the temp of the tank fluctuate much? Usual tank temps are around 24C to 28C, depending on the species kept.
no it has stayed the same for the last 24 hours..right at 74 degrees. I wonder why she wanted me to add aquarium salt..on the package ot says it helps tropical fish to stay healthy. Man Im confused! Thanks everyone for tryin to help out this idiot~!
Hi ellena
Don't worry. Setting up an aquarium is much more complicated than keeping one. The first thing you need to do is cultivate some beneficial bacteria in the filter. You can either do that with fish in it, or before you add them. It's just that there are different ways of doing it. Another way is to get some bacteria from someone who already has a tank.
If you let us know the area you live in, perhaps one of our members can help you our. If not, maybe there is a fish club in your area that you can get in touch with. Their members are usually very helpful to newcomers.
I'll be moving your thread to our New to the Hobby section. The members who post there will walk you through the process, step by step. Don't hesitate to ask questions. We've all been through this ourselves.
Don't worry. Setting up an aquarium is much more complicated than keeping one. The first thing you need to do is cultivate some beneficial bacteria in the filter. You can either do that with fish in it, or before you add them. It's just that there are different ways of doing it. Another way is to get some bacteria from someone who already has a tank.
If you let us know the area you live in, perhaps one of our members can help you our. If not, maybe there is a fish club in your area that you can get in touch with. Their members are usually very helpful to newcomers.
I'll be moving your thread to our New to the Hobby section. The members who post there will walk you through the process, step by step. Don't hesitate to ask questions. We've all been through this ourselves.
Similar threads
Most reactions
-
384 -
238 -
222 -
219 -
208 -
168 -
146 -
130 -
117 -
113
-
108 -
98 -
95 -
93 -
88