modding 8g Biocube.

zshain012

zshain012

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I got a 8g Biocube a month ago. I want stronger lights on it. I was thinking about taking off the hood and putting a clamp on on it because I like the look of it. What do you all suggest I do? Please give any input or experiences you all have had.
thanks
 
subielover

subielover

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I don't think there is much you can do. Unfortunately even a 70 watt would be too much light. Now if you could rig something to raise the light further from the tank you may be able to get it too work. It would be cheaper to just get another tank.
 
zshain012

zshain012

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yea I looked at some of the 70 watt vipers and they are as much as my tank.
But I really don't want to get a new tank. So do you think the 70 watts will be way to much for my 8g, unless I have it far from the surface? What light did you choose for your 14g subie?
 
coral keeper

coral keeper

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A 70 watt will be fine. There are a few people who put 250 watt MH over a 10 gallon tank. So, get a 70 watt MH and put it like 4 inches away from the water surface. If it heats up the tank, put it a little higher, ect, ect. Good luck!
 
subielover

subielover

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Originally Posted by ZShain012
http:///forum/post/2856734
yea I looked at some of the 70 watt vipers and they are as much as my tank.
But I really don't want to get a new tank. So do you think the 70 watts will be way to much for my 8g, unless I have it far from the surface? What light did you choose for your 14g subie?
I do think it will be ok, like CK said you will just have to adjust it so the heat doesn't get out of hand. As for my tank, I am in the process of looking for a 16.5 inch sunpod. They are uber hard to find though, at least local to me anyhow.
 
demartini

demartini

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I'm not crazy about the viper, but I used to have the 70 watt sunpod MH over my 8 gallon BC and I loved it! 70 watts is definitely not too much light.
 
demartini

demartini

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Originally Posted by subielover
http:///forum/post/2856754
I do think it will be ok, like CK said you will just have to adjust it so the heat doesn't get out of hand. As for my tank, I am in the process of looking for a 16.5 inch sunpod. They are uber hard to find though, at least local to me anyhow.
Didn't current USA stop making them? I'll be selling one soon =)
 
zshain012

zshain012

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Originally Posted by DeMartini
http:///forum/post/2856820
I'm not crazy about the viper, but I used to have the 70 watt sunpod MH over my 8 gallon BC and I loved it! 70 watts is definitely not too much light.
ok, I'll check them out thanks
 
zshain012

zshain012

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ok I looked up the 70 watt sunpods and I can't find anything shorter than 20". Is this the smallest they make? I don't think this will fit on my 8 Biocube because it's not that long
 
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