I feel stupid....

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  1. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    After stopping off at a LFS, i realized some things that made me feel really dumb.

    After 10 months of having my tank up and running i just realized that it is a biocube 14, not an 8. Also, 4 snails is not a CUC. LOL

    just thought i'd share.
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    We all makes mistakes and have much to learn in the hobby. Just use the mistakes to help you become a better reefer.
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Eh.....Not the worst mistake..I would say thats a positive mistake actually, i mean heck! You have a bigger tank then you thought you did!
     
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  4. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    yeah i was kind of happy about that, its just the fact that i didnt realize for this long.

    unfortunately, its not that much more, because a biocube 14 actually hold around 10-12 gallons of water, depending on the age of the model. so its not like i can add another fish.
     
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    True. But its nice anyway

    Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk
     
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  6. m2434

    m2434 Giant Squid

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    Man after just 10 months, upgrading already ;D Well, as others have said, it's certainly not the worst newbie mistake by any means. And it made me laugh, so thanks for sharing:beer:
     
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  7. steve wright

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    congrats

    the reverse would have been dissapointing

    4 snails are a part of a CUC
    just not the full CUC
     
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  8. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    yeah but barely suffecient IMO

    Haha glad someone enjoyed it. :p
    Yupp works for me ;)
     
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  9. Reef-a-holic

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    I disagree...CUC are GROSSLY over exaggerated most of the time...a properly run tank generally does fine with 10%-20% of what's recommended...now diverstity is another story...having many different types of animals as part of your CUC is beneficial IMO.
     
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  10. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    4 ceriths, i would rather have like 10. that would be it for CUC. i only have one type of algae: brown film algae. it only grows on my glass, otherwise, sand and rock are fine. maybe ill get one turbo. ceriths seem to take care of it the best though.
     
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