Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod?

ninjataco777 · 12-09-2007, 10:44 PM

does anybody know where i can but a hood with more pc's or a halide for my biocube? the only problem is the halide will heat up my water. anybody know of any biocube lighting mods at all?
thanks,
nick

InLimbo87 · 12-09-2007, 10:46 PM

20" Sunpod 150w HQI. Open top will offset the heat increase. I have the 70w for my 12g and love it

Also, check out nanotuners.com for lighting upgrades. They make some really nice kits, although a bit more pricey than the sunpod you'll be able to retain the stock hood.

ninjataco777 · 12-09-2007, 10:54 PM

the only problem is my filter will be open.

ninjataco777 · 12-09-2007, 10:57 PM

does anybody know if it matters if a biocube is open-top?

Frankie · 12-09-2007, 11:34 PM

Actually it will be better for water evaporation and oxygen saturation.
I personally think you need to relax and learn how to care for what you have already. Your on fire dude. I see a future burnout with the way your changing everything all the time. Why don't you at least wait until you get to the stage of needing to replace the bulbs on your system? Learn about what you have and what the maintenance is for it? You just got into this hobby. Slow down friend.

ninjataco777 · 12-10-2007, 07:33 AM

i actually had a reef for a couple years, i just wanted to upgrade my lighting, i know what i have i have 2x36w pc, 1 10,000k day, and 1 actinic, they are jsut not suitable for my future corals, mostly LPS

lcstorc · 12-10-2007, 08:16 AM

I see no problem with keeping the top open. It will help with the additional heat of the MH and will increase oxygen saturation which is great.
I ran an aquapod for almost two years with the top raised about 6 inches. Never had a problem.

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ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment	Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod? does anybody know where i can but a hood with more pc's or a halide for my biocube? the only problem is the halide will heat up my water. anybody know of any biocube lighting mods at all? thanks, nick __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

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InLimbo87 Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 999 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod? 20" Sunpod 150w HQI. Open top will offset the heat increase. I have the 70w for my 12g and love it Also, check out nanotuners.com for lighting upgrades. They make some really nice kits, although a bit more pricey than the sunpod you'll be able to retain the stock hood. __________________ We are forever responsible for that which we tame... Oceanic 33g Cube Tank Thread ~Ian~

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ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod? the only problem is my filter will be open. __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

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ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod? does anybody know if it matters if a biocube is open-top? __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

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Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,052 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod? Actually it will be better for water evaporation and oxygen saturation. I personally think you need to relax and learn how to care for what you have already. Your on fire dude. I see a future burnout with the way your changing everything all the time. Why don't you at least wait until you get to the stage of needing to replace the bulbs on your system? Learn about what you have and what the maintenance is for it? You just got into this hobby. Slow down friend. __________________ Click here to visit my thread: New Horizons Text Is a Poor Form Of Communication! If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

12-10-2007, 07:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod? i actually had a reef for a couple years, i just wanted to upgrade my lighting, i know what i have i have 2x36w pc, 1 10,000k day, and 1 actinic, they are jsut not suitable for my future corals, mostly LPS __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Anybody know of a biocube lighting mod? I see no problem with keeping the top open. It will help with the additional heat of the MH and will increase oxygen saturation which is great. I ran an aquapod for almost two years with the top raised about 6 inches. Never had a problem. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

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