biocube lighting

michika · #1 07-27-2007, 05:07 PM

I have a 175w MH on my 18" high 25g nano. I get good growth and coloration. I would recomment the higher wattage for a MH, as I find I am usually happier with it in the end.

I've never had a heat issue with my lighting, all I have is a pair of fans on my hood and its all good. Granted it isn't a biocube tank, so I can only chime in so much.

i have crabs · #2 07-27-2007, 05:29 PM

heat is gonna be the problem since its in my living room and must keep the hood on it if i dont want to get killed by the wife

Scavenger · #3 07-27-2007, 07:57 PM

Well since you were toying with a $900 lighting option, I assume money isn't really the issue here. So for my 2 cents, if it were me, I'd skip modifying the bio 29 and pick up the new JBJ 28 gallon. By it's features, it's more SPS ready right out of the box. Skimmer, MH lighting, Wave Maker. Just a thought.....

i have crabs · #4 07-27-2007, 08:11 PM

i already have the biocube and stand,money is always an option but im not scared to but a real expencive light if it will work for me, but without seeing one in person i cant really judge if it will work and hiding a $900 light from the wife could be deadly

Scavenger · #5 07-27-2007, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by i have crabs

i already have the biocube and stand,money is always an option but im not scared to but a real expencive light if it will work for me, but without seeing one in person i cant really judge if it will work and hiding a $900 light from the wife could be deadly

I guess my point was $900 for a light that might not work, or $800 for the entire tank ready to go. It's your call, but I'd personally budget $2000 because I think you might just end up buying a nice piece of jewelry before this is over. LOL!!

i have crabs · #6 07-27-2007, 08:48 PM

she already has alot of jewlery from buying the last 5 tanks, shes into cars now. the 300g fowler im building right now cost me a 2006 mini cooper

michika · #7 07-27-2007, 11:11 PM

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the 300g fowler im building right now cost me a 2006 mini cooper

I am so in the wrong household! I think I'm doing something wrong...I want a mini cooper!

i have crabs · #8 07-27-2007, 09:00 PM

i just looked into that 28g jbj and ya it does seem to be a better choice and a lot less work.

albert ill take one and a stand asap.

Scavenger · #9 07-27-2007, 11:17 PM

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albert ill take one and a stand asap.

Hey Albert, does that mean I get a 10% sales commision??? LOL!!!!!