Ball joint coupler nozzle

uk cats

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I have a ? and could use some help. I have a JBJ Nano cube 24 gal reef tank and I was wondering if anyone knew what is the size of the ball joint coupler that returns water from the pump back into the tank. I think it looks like 1/2 but Im not sure. There is a possibilty that it might be 3/4 but I cant tell. Im leaning more to 1/2 but I thought maybe someone else might have come across this before. I am wanting to Y off and add an additional flare nozzle. Thanks for any help. Take care.
 

scsinet

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It's definitely not 3/4. I'd say 1/2 if it's anything standard, but there is a chance that it's some proprietary size.
My cube is at the office, I've got a hunk of 1/2 locline I can take in tomorrow and see if it fits.
 

scsinet

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Yeah it's half inch all right... but good luck getting the JBJ fitting apart... it took me quite a bit of effort.
 

uk cats

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Thanks for the help. I see what you mean I tried lastnight to get that coupling apart and didnt suceed but Im going to give hell again after work. Thanks again.
 

scsinet

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This picture is about 6 weeks old, but it's the most recent I have. I've added a few frags and a Crocea clam since then.

 

uk cats

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Hey tank looks great. Is that the new viper light that I see. I have seen it in catalogs but not in any LFS. Do you like so far. I appreciate you sharing info and your pics. Also thanks again for the help I have the 1/2 couplings on order. If you dont mind later I will post pics of my cube. Thanks again tank is sweet.
 

uk cats

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I have another ? for you. Is your cube a aquapod or nano. The reason asking is in your pic it looks like you might have a glass top on your tank. I have been wanting to change out the lighting system on mine but I want a glass top and the LFS I have asked about it dont know if they make one. If your is glass top where did you get yours. Mine is a 24 gal. Sorry about all the ?. Thanks
 

scsinet

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First off, thanks for the compliments all!
Zman's got it... it's eggcrate. I have a firefish and a clown in there that I'm not big on losing, so I put it on there just for safety's sake.
I don't like it though... It cuts down on the lighting in the tank too much. I was thinking of taking a piece of acrylic and cutting a frame that fits into the inside rim, then stretching monofilament netting across and gluing it to the frame as a super lightweight cover to retard jumping. I haven't gotten to that yet.
Yep, that's the new K2 Viper. I upgraded to it not too long ago and I couldn't be happier. The only thing I'd recommend is buying it from somewhere that lets you upgrade the stock bulb from the JBJ to a Hamilton, XM, etc bulb. The JBJs have a record of early failure and mine was no exception. They replaced it in warranty but I was forced to set up a backup pendant I had for the week I was out of commission.
Oh yeah... it's the JBJ Nano. I upgraded from a 12DX, buying from a company that sells the tank and K2 viper in one package, so I never got a lid for it. It was sold with the intention to be used as shown.
 

uk cats

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Here is mine. The clam was moved to my 65 reef but everything else is pretty much the same. Thanks again. Nice chatting with you.
 
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