If you have a Coralife Biocube 32 gallon aquarium<\/a>, you have probably been looking for some upgrades to add to it. The one thing I noticed that was consistent among people who own this tank, is they believe their tank is not upgradeable. Well, I\u2019m here to tell you that it is definitely upgradeable and you can really turn your Biocube 32 gallon<\/a> into a beast of a reef tank!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t get me wrong, I love the Biocube 32 right out of the box the way it is. Here is my Biocube 32 tank and stand<\/a> combo. You can easily use this tank with the included equipment, but if you really want to beef it up there is some great gear you can add or replace. Plus there are a few tips that I will show you in this article that can really help.<\/p>\n If you are looking to purchase the new upgraded model of the Biocube 32, check out their availability.<\/em><\/p>\n Sale<\/span><\/p>\n The aquarium is available to buy on its own or you can purchase the stand<\/a> with it to make a set. I recommend you consider the complete kit as it\u2019s better valued and Coralife builds the stand to match that exact tank.<\/p>\n There are quite a few different pieces of equipment that you can choose from to upgrade the stock gear that the tank comes with. Here are some options:<\/p>\n On top of buying the tank and stand combo, you can also purchase a deluxe reef bundle which includes everything you need to set up a new reef tank. It includes:<\/p>\n So as you can see, that\u2019s a lot of extra equipment added to this kit. Instead of buying each item separately, you can get it for a lower price all together in the same reef package. The only thing it doesn\u2019t include is an aquarium heater which you can buy separate and for this sized tank, you don\u2019t need anything too expensive or fancy.<\/p>\n These are also designed to pair up perfectly with the Tunze 9001 protein skimmer. They will both fit in the rear chamber with no modifications needed.<\/p>\n Extra shelves can also be purchased separately here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new media baskets include the water director but you can purchase those separately here<\/a> if needed.<\/p>\n Intank also makes a refugium basket for the Biocube 32. They are similar to the media baskets only designed to be set up as a refugium. This basket only includes 1 shelf leaving plenty of space for macroalgae like cheatomorpha, or bio-balls.<\/p>\n Just like the media basket, there is no modification required. It fits right into the rear chamber of your Biocube 32 and can be used in conjunction with the inTank media basket. The inTank fuge<\/a> and media basket make a great pair and really improves the overall performance of your Biocube.<\/p>\n Like any skimmer, they need time to break in and start working properly. These skimmers are not designed to be powerhouses and pull tons of skimmate from your tank right away. I find the included pump to be under powered so if you have a stronger pump laying around, I would suggest using it. I find any air pump that is rated for a 10-gallon tank will work great.<\/p>\n I use the Biocube protein skimmer<\/a> on my 32-gallon tank. It works for me. There is an alternative skimmer that you can use if you prefer. The Tunze 9001 is an improvement over the Biocube skimmer. See number 9 in this list below.<\/p>\n Sale<\/span><\/p>\n For anyone who owns the Biocube 32, you will notice a 1\/2\u2033 gap that is present between the false wall and the splash lens. The inTank fish saver guard<\/a> will prevent livestock from leaving the display tank and entering the sump area.<\/p>\n These are easy to install and include 2 clips to fit over the back wall. They will fit the Biocube 29 and 32-gallon tanks. Once installed they generally don\u2019t have to be removed. They are black in color which hides its appearance.<\/p>\n The Biocube UV sterilizer was designed to work will all Coralife Biocube tanks. This is a mini 5w UV light that will easily kill any undesirable free-floating organisms that pass through it. It will help clear cloudy water and take care of algae blooms. These units are easy to install and have running in minutes. They are not a powerhouse UV sterilizer but work great on a Biocube 32.<\/p>\n No products found.<\/p>\n This heater will fit perfectly in the rear chamber so you won\u2019t see it in the tank and the power cord will be hidden. I also recommend the 150-watt model. It is rated for tanks up to 40 gallons. The Cobalt heaters are a bit more expensive than other heaters but they are worth it. They are durable and reliable, 2 things you want in an aquarium heater<\/a>. Plus they have a great modern look and the thin design is really cool.<\/p>\n The Tunze 9001 is an upgrade from the Coralife protein skimmer. Tunze is a great brand and their equipment is reliable and well built. Yes, this skimmer will outperform the other skimmer, but there is a big problem with it. The Tunze 9001 will not fit with the hood of the tank closed. You will either need to perform some sort of modification or use it with the hood removed. If you decide to go that route, you will need to change to a different lighting source. If you don\u2019t mind removing the hood and go with a topless tank, then the Tunze 9001 is a great choice.<\/p>\n The Kessil A160 is capable of handling all coral types and is one of the premium LED lights in the hobby. You can\u2019t go wrong with Kessil. The nice thing about this light on the Biocube is that it fits perfectly with the gooseneck mount and it looks great. Very modern and sleek design. The shimmer that these lights produce is unmatched and I am a huge fan of these lights. It makes for a really nice upgrade to the Biocube 32 gallon<\/a> tank.<\/p>\n Here is my Biocube 32 with the Kessil A160WE installed. I also use the Spectral controller<\/a> which is not needed but allows for full programming of the Kessil LED. You will also need the gooseneck mount<\/a> which fits the Biocube 32.<\/p>\n The Inkbird temperature controller<\/a> is one of the best purchases I ever made for my tank. They are inexpensive and will protect your tank from unexpected heater malfunctions which can wipe out a reef tank very easily. Trust me I know. You can read about that here<\/a>.<\/p>\n These temperature controllers will provide a digital display of the current temperature and set temperature. You can set it to come on and off within 1 degree allowing for a stable and consistent water temperature in your tank. They are reliable and I highly recommend you have one of these for your Biocube tank.<\/p>\n There are 8 LED rocker switches that you can label so you know what piece of equipment is plugged into each port. Each port will take 3 pronged plugs. It\u2019s really nice that the switched are lighted so you can easily see them in the dark. This power bar is a great way to upgrade your tank. I have had this power bar for over a year with no issues and it was a great choice.<\/p>\n Sale<\/span><\/p>\n The Tunze Osmolator Nano ATO<\/a> is a perfect choice for the Biocube 32. It is rated for tanks under 55 gallons. It has a simple design that is easy to install into the rear chamber of the Biocube tank. The pump itself can be hidden inside the stand. The Tunze ATO is a great choice for replacing evaporated water in small tanks that is reliable and well built.<\/p>\n No products found.<\/p>\n The return pump of the Biocube 32 gallon tank is rated at 264 GPH. Which if you do the math is a tank turnover rate of around 8. For some people, this may be suitable if you have a fish only tank<\/a> or a few soft corals. I mentioned in the article what size aquarium wavemaker do I need<\/a>, that the average turnover rate in your tank should be 20-30X your tank water volume.<\/p>\n So adding more flow to the Biocube 32 can be done by including a wavemaker or powerhead. You can also change the return pump size as well. Adding a wavemaker will give you more options with respect to flow management. Certain corals will require additional flow while others do not.<\/p>\n The Koralia nano circulation pump<\/a> is the perfect pump for the Biocube 32 if you are looking for a bit more flow in the tank. They are very small in size and will bump up that turnover rate into the range that you desire. You could purchase the model which is rated at 425 GPH so including both the return this pump and the Koralia will bring you into the 690 GPH range which is now over the 20X turnover rate you are looking for.<\/p>\n
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15 Best Coralife Biocube 32-gallon upgrades<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. BioCube Coralife Size 32 led Aquarium Deluxe Reef Bundle<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n Coralife Size 32 Reef Aquarium Bundle (6 Items) F <\/a><\/p>\n\n
2. inTank Media Basket for Coralife LED BioCube 32<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n inTank Media Basket for Coralife LED BioCube 32 <\/a><\/p>\n\n
3. inTank Fuge Basket for Coralife LED BioCube 32<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n inTank Fuge Basket for Coralife LED BioCube 32 <\/a><\/p>\n\n
4. Coralife Biocube Cleaning Magnet<\/a><\/h3>\n
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5. Coralife Biocube Protein Skimmer<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n Coralife Biocube Protein Skimmer <\/a><\/p>\n\n
6. inTank Fish Saver Guard<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n inTank Fish Saver Guard for Coralife BioCube 29 and Coralife LED BioCube 32 <\/a><\/p>\n\n
7. Coralife Biocube UV Sterilizer<\/a><\/h3>\n
8. Cobalt Neotherm Heater<\/a><\/h3>\n
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9. Tunze 9001 protein Skimmer<\/a><\/h3>\n
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10. Kessil A160WE Tuna Blue LED Lighting<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n Kessil A160WE Controllable LED Aquarium Light, Tuna Blue <\/a><\/p>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n11. Inkbird Temperature Controller<\/a><\/h3>\n
12. ADJ PC100 A Power Bar<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\n ADJ PC100A power strip single rack space unit with 8 on off lighted toggle switches and 15 amp breaker <\/a><\/p>\n\n
13. Tunze Osmolator Nano ATO<\/a><\/h3>\n
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14. Koralia Nano Circulation pump<\/a><\/h3>\n
15. Sicce 1.5 Return Pump<\/a><\/h3>\n
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