JBJ Viper 70 watt MH or Sunpod 70 watt MH

subielover

subielover

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Which would you choose for a Biocube 14? The viper light is very easy to come by, the sunpod not so much as they do not make them anymore, but I figured I could eventually find one used. The viper is a clip-on style. Any experiences with either? All opinions are appreciated.
 
groupergenius

groupergenius

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I went through the same thing when I set up my 15 gallon last year. I couldn't find the Sunpod 70 anywhere and with research found that the Viper is unreliable. I ended up with Sunpod 150 and happy with it. Especially with a Phoenix 14K bulb.
Just be prepared to set up a fan to blow across the surface for cooling.
 
nissan577

nissan577

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well at my Lfs they had a 14 bio cube with the viper and it look really great. And the sunpod is nice to but idk. I rather go for the viper. And also since its a clip on you have more room. While the sunpod you have room but not as much.
 
spanko

spanko

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Be careful here though. I believe when I was looking at the 150 viper for my 29 gallon I found that the clamping mechanism would intrude into the middle chamber of the 29 almost rendering it useless.
Just a heads up.
 
subielover

subielover

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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2764897
Be careful here though. I believe when I was looking at the 150 viper for my 29 gallon I found that the clamping mechanism would intrude into the middle chamber of the 29 almost renering it useless.
Just a heads up.
Hmm, ok I will look into that, thanks spanko
 
paintballer768

paintballer768

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If you could hang the fixture, you would be ok with the sunpod 150. The sunpod's docking legs are also on a track, so the fixture would just look a little big. Just watch the temperature and youd be fine IMO
 
pdmxb2000

pdmxb2000

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there is another site on the internet that i cant name for obvious reasons that sells a 70watt metal halide retro fit that can be mounted right into the canopy in ur biocube. i actually just ordered one. if u PM me i can let u know. its 142 bucks and u keep ur canopy on ur biocube. u can also retro fit in another PC bulb if u want along with the MH.
 
maroonc

maroonc

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Originally Posted by Pdmxb2000
http:///forum/post/2765182
there is another site on the internet that i cant name for obvious reasons that sells a 70watt metal halide retro fit that can be mounted right into the canopy in ur biocube. i actually just ordered one. if u PM me i can let u know. its 142 bucks and u keep ur canopy on ur biocube. u can also retro fit in another PC bulb if u want along with the MH.
hello Sir,
can you please let me know where can i get it from?
 
maroonc

maroonc

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Originally Posted by Pdmxb2000
http:///forum/post/2765182
there is another site on the internet that i cant name for obvious reasons that sells a 70watt metal halide retro fit that can be mounted right into the canopy in ur biocube. i actually just ordered one. if u PM me i can let u know. its 142 bucks and u keep ur canopy on ur biocube. u can also retro fit in another PC bulb if u want along with the MH.
can i get the info please. I wanted to upgrade my bio 29gal lights too. thanks you again.
 
maroonc

maroonc

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Originally Posted by Pdmxb2000
http:///forum/post/2765182
there is another site on the internet that i cant name for obvious reasons that sells a 70watt metal halide retro fit that can be mounted right into the canopy in ur biocube. i actually just ordered one. if u PM me i can let u know. its 142 bucks and u keep ur canopy on ur biocube. u can also retro fit in another PC bulb if u want along with the MH.
can i get the info please. I wanted to upgrade my bio 29gal lights too. thanks you again.
sorry new to the forum so do not know if you received my prior msgs or not.
 
subielover

subielover

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Can't post links on here and you can't pm yet

For a 29 gallon Biocube, get a 150 watt sunpod
Problem solved.
 
worrballer

worrballer

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My friend has the viper on his 14 and it looks fine, his second chamber is still useful and because it is a clip on he can raise the height really easily. No temp issues.
But I haven't heard about the sunpod this is just what I've seen.
 
subielover

subielover

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I think the viper is the light I am going to get in a few months once my stock lights are shot.
Can't wait.
 
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