Waterbox 20 Cube | Nano Reef Aquarium (Our First Saltwater Tank!)

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In today's video, we set up our very first saltwater aquarium, a Waterbox 20 Cube. This will be a nano reef build, and we can't wait to get it going!
We walked through all of the equipment and setup of this saltwater tank. Quinn went higher end on some of the products used. There are definitely ways of going cheaper with a saltwater tank, but he wanted to splurge on some quality products with this one.
Stay tuned for an update on this Waterbox 20 Cube, as we'll be setting up a refugium and adding corals/fish to this system once the tank is cycled.
If you're interested in the equipment used in the this Waterbox Aquarium, you can find it some of it on BulkReefSupply.com, InTankAquatics.com, or at the Amazon affiliate links below:
- Duetto ATO - amzn.to/2PuWv4X
- RODI Unit - amzn.to/3a8TUHs
- Sicce Syncra Pump - amzn.to/2XEuGvp
- Carib Sea Sand - amzn.to/2XFzpgl
- Flipper Deep Sea Viewer - amzn.to/3gBgM4M
- Fritz Turbo Start - amzn.to/2C6PBQa
Thanks for watching, and we'll see you next week!

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@Fifthimagez 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats 🎉

@leeandmandybattersby5958 3 жыл бұрын

love to see anew saltwater tank being set up good luck cant wait to see it with corals and fish 👍🏻

@BahamaLlamaCoral 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the addiction!!!

@MHAquaticsUK 3 жыл бұрын

Wow love this tank! Good job!

@Ummmmmkay88 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup! 👍

@bdbyace28 2 жыл бұрын

Setting up a new reef tank, regardless of size, is so exciting. Putting research & knowledge to the test to create an eco-system is so satisfying 👍

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

@thereefinrican 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great. Can’t wait to see fish and coral in it.

@max1188 3 жыл бұрын

Love the aquasquape 🤩❤️

@rob5766 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome salt water tank

@amtravelsaus 3 жыл бұрын

That looks totally neat ! .....exiting to see you guys doing saltwater now & can't wait to see what you stock it with !!!🤙

@ferrellscales1155 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.

@prince151ful 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice.. thanks for the video.

@candiceli1594 3 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful!

@aquariumplanet3924 3 жыл бұрын

Good job sir 👍👍👍👍👍

@TGODxRaid 3 жыл бұрын

i been doing research on a reef tank but your video made it 100% easier.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Best of luck 👍🏻

@bettasyguppy_zr3186 3 жыл бұрын

Blessing 👍 💪

@bahodirrustamov3199 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea awesome 👏

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@aquariumplanet3924 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are fabulous

@angeldejesus3818 3 жыл бұрын

Me too i have 3 freshwater tanks for 5 years and i just set up a saltwater tank like 2 weeks ago cause it takes almost 1 month for the water to get rigth but its looking nice coral growing fast and fish big and healthy

@semisuccessfulreefer220 3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! I raised freshwater fish professionally in Sweden before moving to America and then turned saltwater and have never looked back.....be careful! You picked a really nice setup....have fun!

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. It’s definitely fun to learn about this side of the hobby. Feel like I’ve learned a ton but still a long way to go!

@semisuccessfulreefer220 3 жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros Subscribe to BRS tv.....so much good advice..good luck!

@fishdiversityph5289 3 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the next update video 🙏

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon!

@DukeCityAquariums 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good 👍

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@stephaniechristy9402 3 жыл бұрын

This video came right on time! Setting up my first salt water tank not sure of the gallons yet but anywhere from 75-125. My husband is not into the hobby so it’s just me going from freshwater to saltwater.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Good luck on the setup, I know it’s a lot to learn 👍🏻

@ham7357 3 жыл бұрын

People make saltwater tanks sound more difficult than they really are. Don’t over feed and do routine water changes. Easy

@bmoney3288 3 жыл бұрын

You followed me a while back when I was doing terrarium and freshwater, I have been in the saltwater hobby for about 7 months after studying for like 12 months! I love that you guys are doing saltwater now, I’ve gotta do an update walking thru my sumped 40 breeder setup!

@bmoney3288 3 жыл бұрын

We are running so much of the same equitment!

@ronderfulaquariums2978 3 жыл бұрын

Love the desk awesome job

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kelsers007 3 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon your channel and was quite taken aback when you filmed the front of the store... where I also shop! Ha!

@Holger-ki2cc 3 жыл бұрын

Top Video at the right time. 👍 Since a long time i am thinking of setting up my first little saltwater tank. 😃

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Hope it was helpful!

@ryanwong7054 3 жыл бұрын

When your local fish store just casually has a barracuda

@Algaewarrior 3 жыл бұрын

Tank looks great. You are definitely doing it right! You may want to move the skimmer into the second chamber. I feel like it will get clogged up easily in the sock. You will probably have to change air blocks less too. Along for the ride!

@trickery10001 3 жыл бұрын

my sock was way to thick

@theholt2ic219 3 жыл бұрын

I love both sides of the aquarium hobby. I have both fresh and salt. It’s expensive but worth it. Both are beautiful just saltwater has so much more rules and complications. It’s a big headache especially when you encounter ich... because eventually you will😂

@alexandercollins9146 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! You brothers are amazing!

@william9501 5 ай бұрын

Awesome video, I actually have a 125 mixed reef tank, but travel for work and tired of as much maintenance lol looking to purchase the 20 cube

@AnchorDownBoat 3 жыл бұрын

I just got my first Nano saltwater tank as well! I got a 10 gallon.🔥

@sintogendeng6418 2 жыл бұрын

How was ur reeftank now sir?

@AnchorDownBoat 2 жыл бұрын

@@sintogendeng6418 going great I got a playlist on my channel.

@Beakedcube 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video brother. Deserves the sub!

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Much appreciated!

@nevershotpar 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup. I just jumped right in to a saltwater tank myself. Quinn you should switch to Stagg so you can teach my kids 😁 I’ll help you move the tanks lol

@TOMReefer 3 жыл бұрын

Great set up! Haha 😃👍🏻

@TOMReefer 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe collaborate when you get it up and running? Cooperative learning? Haha. Something fun? I was a teacher for 25. 🤪

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

@@TOMReefer thank you! sorry for the late reply - just saw this comment. I actually learned a lot from your videos prior to the setup - you'll probably see a lot of similarities between our tanks!

@MikaTarkela 4 ай бұрын

It looks beautiful! I'm really interested in trying one. Not planning on having any fish but I'd love to have some decorations. Just need to do some research first because I don't really have any knowledge about these things.

@kidzag 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great ! You are going to need to turn the MP10 so that the cord is pointing up. This takes stress off the cord and keeps the motor from falling off the tank. Also you might want to take a look at the Tunze 9001 DC Skimmer, it fits in the center chamber and is a proper skimmer for reefkeeping.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And noted. I’ll look into that 👍🏻

@wesleyturner1979 3 жыл бұрын

Fresh will be you're number one until its not ; ) happy reefing! (I still have a 100 gall Alto. Comp/Calvis tank but my 150 gal reef is the #1)

@keithberghoff4114 3 жыл бұрын

I almost bought the same tank for a freshwater aqua scape but the glass seems more suitable to reef system. Will go the ADA route.

@kevinmack9025 3 жыл бұрын

Would love to see some maintenance updates and any tips for beginners after your success. Cheers.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

More to come soon!

@foxchase725 3 жыл бұрын

The one thing I recommend is switching out that refractometer for a Hanna salinity checker. Makes life so much easier and no guessing

@josephmancuso6521 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about getting a Hanna but don’t you need to buy extra calibration solution since it needs to be calibrated often?

@foxchase725 3 жыл бұрын

@@josephmancuso6521 depends. The salinity checker is recommended to calibrate about once a month or so for max accuracy. All the lfs I've been to sell the packets for less than $1 each. It amounts to less than what it would be to buy the calibration fluid for a refractometer

@josephmancuso6521 3 жыл бұрын

foxchase 72 thanks for that info! What are your thoughts on an Apera pc60 5 in 1? They’re like 50$ more than the Hanna but they also do pH and TDS which is nice. I just have a FOWLR tank for now but I figured it’s best to get the right equipment now for when I get some corals/gsp next month

@jonf412 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Congrats on taking the saltwater plunge 🙌🏼

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Excited to try it out finally

@Moondoggy1941 3 жыл бұрын

Lesson learned I bought a EXT IM Lagoon 25, do yourself a favor and get the tank with the AIO, save yourself a lot of money not having to buy a sump big return pump and an expensive skimmer. This tank looks amazing, easy to be successful without a lot of money to spend.

@jachoreefer 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the salt life, you should buy a smart power bar, that way you can control equipment from your phone, specially when doing water changes. unless your going to go the controller route. Good luck, looks good👍✅

@TheAntoniow32 Жыл бұрын

Ok your located in Chicago me as well💯💯💪🏼

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Yup 👊🏻👊🏻

@josearizmendi4266 3 жыл бұрын

This tank is dope, clean and simple. Do you think this would be a good tank for a 2.5inch mantis shrimp?

@MACNTOSFAM 3 жыл бұрын

RODI unit is good if you have larger tank requiring more water change volume and if you have an accessible water supply. i’m also planning to do a refugium or skimmer... either/or, maybe both.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Those were my thoughts as well. Just knowing myself, this isn’t the last (or biggest) saltwater tank I’ll eventually have

@Moose-4140 3 жыл бұрын

This video is amazing!!! So when you guys adding sharks?

@milonichandrasiri3445 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@Deezy815 3 жыл бұрын

Yo!! Old orchard is my favorite fish store

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an awesome place!

@stefanpappas822 2 жыл бұрын

Nice setup, what’s the total cost invested before fish coral etc?

@Val_Halla777 3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍 Prediction: Eventually you’ll switch out that ReefGlass skimmer for something much better like a Tunze Comline DOC skimmer. For now you might considering buying a skimmer waste collector with float switch to avoid overflows.

@wesleyturner1979 3 жыл бұрын

Prediction: Eventually he won't have a skimmer in this small of a tank and he'll end up having a serious tank over 50 gallons.

@techtrader9858 2 жыл бұрын

How many rocks did you combine to create that? Looks amazing will try to copy it any tips

@Andrewstecchannel 3 жыл бұрын

What setting do you have on the sicce pump I have the same tank and I just got 1.0 but I have to have it on the lowest setting since the water level in the return pump compartment gets so low?

@ashketchup1093 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, do you need/use the sponge and filter sock, even if you have the skimmer?

@Harolddespui 3 жыл бұрын

Have you thought about taking the Peninsula mini? It has more depth.

@thom7667 3 жыл бұрын

Great setup. What kind of rock is that that you are using?

@davideppley2895 3 жыл бұрын

You guys rock !! You have inspired me to do a saltwater tank . Of course I will start small

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Best of luck with the new setup 👌🏻

@wesleyturner1979 3 жыл бұрын

Cheep rout alert! Jebao DC powerbeads have been good for me. I've had 2 over a year and one I've had over 3 years and they are still going strong . They are 1/10 the price of the MP 40 I have.

@user-qg4io7ve4k 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, very helpful video. Thanks. Did you put the carbon too? If yes, which part?

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I replaced the carbon when I added the refugium a bit later

@paulp6138 Жыл бұрын

I grew up near the ocean, sadly I had to move away when I was 14. Every time I go to the beach/scuba diving reminds me of when I was little. Building my first reef tank has been a dream, having that little piece of the ocean at home. Great video!

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@jeffreytrespeces4708 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome can’t wait to see it fully stocked. How is old orchard aquarium’s freshwater fish selection? I usually go to aquarium adventure.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Old orchard had a great mix of salt and fresh water. Aquarium adventure has a larger selection overall, but old orchard seems to have the best saltwater

@thom7667 3 жыл бұрын

Is that CaribSea live rock? If so what package is that? Also with your protein skimmer, each time that you restart it do you have to prime it every time?

@kellerwendt6285 3 жыл бұрын

love the video!!! setting up a 60 gallon saltwater right now!! already got a 5 gallon set up. let me know if you need any help

@demontanks9485 3 жыл бұрын

I need help

@pellegrinoglentz8118 2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of making the return into 2 1/2 nozzle what do u think about flow

@bogeymanshankers3904 3 жыл бұрын

New tank you won’t need a protein skimmer until you have a bio load! Also you’ll need to get the air bubbles smaller to catch the dissolved organic waste should skim dry

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t keep the skimmer on until I added fish. It’s running smoothly now

@DinoGooch 2 жыл бұрын

When you first added all the water to ur tank was is the water u bought from ur local pet store? And if so how do you know if the salinity would be correct?

@tiagofaria8064 3 жыл бұрын

You have probably addressed this by now but the level sensor should not be placed in the exit chamber. If the system gets slightly clogged, and it will, the level in the last chamber will lower and definatelly it can and will overflow your tank. cheers

@charliecanal2496 2 жыл бұрын

nice tank man. quick question how come you chose the cube 20 instead of the peninsula mini 25

@jennisonr 3 жыл бұрын

What is the wave maker model u use??

@lenadevlin5569 2 жыл бұрын

I love this tank! Do you still have it up and running?! I would love to see an update! I’m new here!

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We have a handful of videos on the channel of the progress over time

@jomijoh 3 жыл бұрын

Did you already give out the info for your desk/stand carpenter? I’m considering a similar setup in my home office space. Your setup is great and I can’t wait to follow along.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Feel free to DM us on Instagram and we’ll pass along the info 👍🏻

@TGODxRaid 3 жыл бұрын

how do you like that flipper nano?

@johnbernier1025 3 жыл бұрын

Setting up Samar system myself. Looks like you followed Tom Reefers setup. He knows his stuff!

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! He was one of the main people we followed and learned from. Great stuff

@johnbernier1025 3 жыл бұрын

Cichlid Bros yup, he knows his stuff. BTW had a 70 gallon Malawi back in the day.

@bandthesupremefishguy8665 3 жыл бұрын

What pump you use cus mine loud asf at night

@BahamaLlamaCoral 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on having EVERYTHING before setting up. Was gonna say you probably don't need the skimmer turned on until you add fish but it looks like you had it off in the reveal. Really love the scape too! Do you know which direction you're going with coral? Some great stores in Chicago - Tank It Easy is probably the closest to you. Looks like you're in the city. I had a hard time ever walking out of Blue Line Coral in Naperville without buying something...just some ideas. I'm sure you already know this but new to the channel. KZfaq must be suggesting you now because you went SALT.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and welcome to the channel! Still researching the exact corals I’m gonna go with, but yep, will likely go to one of those stores, or possibly Gingerbread Corals or Old Orchard. Lots to learn but getting there 👌🏻

@kschannel727 2 жыл бұрын

really nice, May I ask which kind of Caribsea sand are you using? Fiji or special grade?

@CichlidBros 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s fiji

@rustyfan89 7 ай бұрын

I just got a cube 20 but it’s gonna be a freshwater planted aquarium, the only fish I plan on putting in it is a pair of apistogramma

@CichlidBros 7 ай бұрын

Very nice

@Rycraft5v8 3 жыл бұрын

Cool video. How quiet is the unit? And are you able to get a low flow put of the pump that comes with the unit? I was looking at getting the Peninsula 15 for my home office and doing a planted Betta tank but don't want to blast the hell of him with some water return that's too powerful.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Overall it’s been very quiet. The pump that comes with the Waterbox has a dial to turn down the flow if needed

@jorgedavidordonezmogrovejo8482 3 жыл бұрын

In your experience, what do you think about sicce syncra pump?

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best pumps in my experience

@thom7667 3 жыл бұрын

Hello and thank you for posting this video. Is it possible that you can show a video without music in the background just to see how loud or not loud the tank is when running? My spouse is concerned about the noise level. Thank you in advance

@niijiIndian 11 ай бұрын

Great video one big nono 😢 you did dont ever put the heater in the same compartment as the return pump ⛽

@Goingpostal1000 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great! I freaked out a little for you when I saw you rub the the glass with a cloth after putting the sand in. End up with any scratches? I hate them so much I am endlessly paranoid.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And nope, all good. Used a new rag for it

@paulshockley8632 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! Nice tank! I started my waterbox 20 cube about 4 months ago as well. First time in the saltwater hobby. Been doing fresh for over 20 plus years. Right now I have 2 clowns, 2 scarlet hermits, 2 blue legged hermits, and 4 trochus snails. Corals- frogspawn, hammer, acan, gsp, purple Xenia, mushroom, fox. Very similar to yours without the fire shrimp. Are you planning to add any other fish? I really want to add a royal gramma or pink streaked wrasse, at least a green clown goby but I also want to keep bio load low. If you plan on adding a fish what would you get? Thanks and looking forward to your next update!

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I might not get any more fish for awhile, but will be adding more corals soon. Down the line a bit I might add a goby, but not sure yet

@maximilianonardi7473 3 жыл бұрын

I just got the same aquarium. What is the reason of going with that type of skimmer over a regular one (Tunze?)

@TOMReefer 3 жыл бұрын

Maximiliano Nardi , the reef glass skimmers are really small, and fit nicely into the first back overflow compartment on the WB 20 cube 👍🏻😊

@brianalbatche5919 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t you have to replace that air stone every once in awhile on that protein skimmer?

@oddbhan 3 жыл бұрын

CichlidBros + saltwater = saltwater cichlids? 🤔 Have been thinking about getting into saltwater for a while. Will be interesting to follow this project. Best of luck! 👍

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, you might be on to something there 😂. We’ll keep everyone posted, especially when adding the corals and fish soon!

@Jake-ur2wf 3 жыл бұрын

Love Old Orchard. The owner is super funny. Have you guys ever visited Fish Planet in Deerfield?

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Actually haven’t made it there. Any good?

@Jake-ur2wf 3 жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros Between Fish Planet, Old Orchard, and Aquarium Adventure, Fish Planet is my go to. They easily have the best prices, knowledge and the healthiest fish. Store itself isn't huge compared to the other two, but the quality and variety is great for both fresh & saltwater. Definitely recommend. Great video as always btw.

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Jake awesome, I’ll have to check it out soon

@petermoleda8833 3 жыл бұрын

how much did u spend for the 20L cube and exactly which one is it from the website they have like 30 choices on the same tank on there website

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the Waterbox cube 20. I believe the tank and light together was $400 or so

@JoshuaPrice00 3 жыл бұрын

Can you update us on it I just got the same tank and wanna do the same setup please do a in depth setup tour of the tank

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, we’ll be showing it again soon. But here’s one of the latest videos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o92ep9Vhnr60lac.html

@ytsfredo4084 3 жыл бұрын

Will I need a heater and a cooler for my fish if I’m wanting a saltwater aquarium?

@donvrgz9470 2 жыл бұрын

The chiller depends on the temperature of your house. The heater is a must

@DuMCuMPsTeR42069 3 жыл бұрын

Can we get an update on this tank??

@heatwavereefer671 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t have done that... now you will need to change your name to coral bros!!! Hahahaha it gets addicting!

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that has a nice ring to it 👍🏻

@Jaywil07 3 жыл бұрын

POWEREDBYSICCE

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

Most reliable pumps out there!

@ifly65 2 жыл бұрын

What was the cost of everything shown?

@christianplacencia7424 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question. I have the fluval flex 15 and don’t like the vibration and noise of my pump. Is your sicce super quiet ans are there any others that are just as quiet as the sicce but a little more cost efficient

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Sicce pump. Very quiet and I feel better about it’s durability than the stock pump

@christianplacencia7424 3 жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros which do you recommend for my 15 gallon ? The 1.0 or 1.5

@CichlidBros 3 жыл бұрын

@@christianplacencia7424 probably the 1.0

@christianplacencia7424 3 жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros thank you for responding love the videos you guys put out .. it really helped me with my 75gallon 🙏🏽👍🏼