Nanocube 12gal
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[ronnie]
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nevermind. Im going with the NANOTUNERS. 4.23 system.. its costing me about 170.00 *installed*
upgraded fans
upgraded brand new lights with 2 atinic lights
yada yada yada..
4 bulbs vs the stock 2.. heat shield all that fun stuff... with stock hood and all..cant go wrong. I think that is my best bang for my buck, espically with my "STOCK" look.. actually here ill just copy and paste off website.
Nanocustoms 4.24 series upgrade kit
If you are looking to upgrade your 2005-2008 JBJ Nanocube 12g DX, this is the kit for you. Featuring 2 additional PC lighting engines, and a reliable ballast, this upgrade will allow you to get more light into your cube.
If you are looking for a Factory Fit and Finish, this is the kit for you.
Most users report temperature DROPS of 2-3 F with the installation of this mod. This is due to the increased airflow our heat shield provides.
Choose the Actinic Blue Bulbs for extra vibrance in your corals and the ability to do Sunrise/Sunset simulation.
Enjoy the following features:
* Increased Lighting Intensity
* More Spectral choices
* Sunset/Sunrise - Staged Lighting (choose Actinic Bulbs)
* Increased airflow
* Better bulb Performance & bulb life
Kit Includes:
1 - Nanocustoms 4 x 24w Heat Shield
2 - Fulham Workhorse 3C - 48w
2 - BJB GX11 Lampholder prewired to Remote Ballast Lead
2 - BJB Bulb Clip
1 - AC Powercord
1 - Power Switch
1 - Bulb Clip
1 - Hole Plug
2 - Evercool 60x60x10mm Fans (Better than Stock)
96watts.
How do you guys feel?
upgraded fans
upgraded brand new lights with 2 atinic lights
yada yada yada..
4 bulbs vs the stock 2.. heat shield all that fun stuff... with stock hood and all..cant go wrong. I think that is my best bang for my buck, espically with my "STOCK" look.. actually here ill just copy and paste off website.
Nanocustoms 4.24 series upgrade kit
If you are looking to upgrade your 2005-2008 JBJ Nanocube 12g DX, this is the kit for you. Featuring 2 additional PC lighting engines, and a reliable ballast, this upgrade will allow you to get more light into your cube.
If you are looking for a Factory Fit and Finish, this is the kit for you.
Most users report temperature DROPS of 2-3 F with the installation of this mod. This is due to the increased airflow our heat shield provides.
Choose the Actinic Blue Bulbs for extra vibrance in your corals and the ability to do Sunrise/Sunset simulation.
Enjoy the following features:
* Increased Lighting Intensity
* More Spectral choices
* Sunset/Sunrise - Staged Lighting (choose Actinic Bulbs)
* Increased airflow
* Better bulb Performance & bulb life
Kit Includes:
1 - Nanocustoms 4 x 24w Heat Shield
2 - Fulham Workhorse 3C - 48w
2 - BJB GX11 Lampholder prewired to Remote Ballast Lead
2 - BJB Bulb Clip
1 - AC Powercord
1 - Power Switch
1 - Bulb Clip
1 - Hole Plug
2 - Evercool 60x60x10mm Fans (Better than Stock)
96watts.
How do you guys feel?
whisk
Active Member
If thats honestly the one you feel like is best for you, then go for it. I'm just worried about the heating issues of your tank, especially since the tank is in your office and you are not always around to monitor it. Have you talked with anyone who has the kit? have you tried snooping around on nano-reefs dot com and asking there as well?
spanko
Active Member
Nanocube 12 gallon = 14.8" high.
Biocube 29 gallon = 20.1" high.
I have the 150 watt sunpod on my 29 biocube.
My personal feeling is even though I do not have a PAR meter the lighting provided is serving my tank well. SPS LPS clam and softies are all doing well with good color and growth. I have not seen any heating issues as far as increased temperature.
Looking at the depths above for the Nanocube 14 gallon I think I would most likely pic the 70 watt Sunpod, unless I could see an upgrade in tank coming in the future. In that case I would get the 150 and hang it some how that it would be higher off the tank.
JMO FWIW
Biocube 29 gallon = 20.1" high.
I have the 150 watt sunpod on my 29 biocube.
My personal feeling is even though I do not have a PAR meter the lighting provided is serving my tank well. SPS LPS clam and softies are all doing well with good color and growth. I have not seen any heating issues as far as increased temperature.
Looking at the depths above for the Nanocube 14 gallon I think I would most likely pic the 70 watt Sunpod, unless I could see an upgrade in tank coming in the future. In that case I would get the 150 and hang it some how that it would be higher off the tank.
JMO FWIW
[ronnie]
Member
i was kinda down for an electric clam but its okie, i can live without.
As far as heating issues go. I have read the temp is LOWER then stock. It has better fans then stock and a HEAT SHIELD. I am not going to be geting INSANEEE corals as i would sad trip if they died. I will be getting softies, bubles etc.. nothing MAJOR..
i have read on other forums of people "LOVING" there upgrade. Nothing i came across about people complaining about heating issues.
As far as heating issues go. I have read the temp is LOWER then stock. It has better fans then stock and a HEAT SHIELD. I am not going to be geting INSANEEE corals as i would sad trip if they died. I will be getting softies, bubles etc.. nothing MAJOR..
i have read on other forums of people "LOVING" there upgrade. Nothing i came across about people complaining about heating issues.
spanko
Active Member
Yeah the option was going from stock 72 watts - two bulbs to the upgrade 144 watts - 4 bulb.
I liked it for the time I had it. Everything I had did well, no temperature change at all. Got the upgraded fans, upgraded moon lights. All in all was a good deal, then went to the Sunpod. Stupid should have, for me anyway, gone with the Sunpod in the first place.
I liked it for the time I had it. Everything I had did well, no temperature change at all. Got the upgraded fans, upgraded moon lights. All in all was a good deal, then went to the Sunpod. Stupid should have, for me anyway, gone with the Sunpod in the first place.
subielover
Active Member
Why not be patient and wait for a 70 watt sunpod? There should be one there within a couple days.
[ronnie]
Member
i dont know, figured this was brand new? used the stock hood? looks much cleaner
pretty much 100watt pc lighting vs 70watt metal halide.. is it not the same thing?..
i could be completely wrong.. but from my understanding i am pretty much getting the same lighting output as the sunpod.. just in my STOCK HOOD.. unless there is somthing i am totalllyyyy missing here. feel free to share. If you guys think i am making a mistake, please stop me while im a head.
pretty much 100watt pc lighting vs 70watt metal halide.. is it not the same thing?..
i could be completely wrong.. but from my understanding i am pretty much getting the same lighting output as the sunpod.. just in my STOCK HOOD.. unless there is somthing i am totalllyyyy missing here. feel free to share. If you guys think i am making a mistake, please stop me while im a head.
subielover
Active Member
Another thing to keep in mind is how much it costs to replace the bulbs.
Sunpod=$60. good for 12 months
PC=$80. good for 8 months
Sunpod=$60. good for 12 months
PC=$80. good for 8 months
subielover
Active Member
Yes, even in the sand you should be fine
[ronnie]
Member
after an hour or two of research, i have come to find out they have 20" 75 watt sunpods as well .. but eh i guess ill wait
also i read from MANY users from reef-keepers that the 150watt is not overkill and some say it is..
ALOT of people are running 75watt with clams (placed higher up) and a sort of all kinds of corals!..
final decion will be a 75sunpod.. but from what i have read, seems like trying to get one is harder then geting a hold of the president. Im going to be e.b.ay batteling for quite some time.
i also came across the steal of a centry while researching, found a guy less then 15 miles away from me selling a 24gal nanocube w/ stand for 75$!!!.. i msgd hiim waiting for his call.. lol
also i read from MANY users from reef-keepers that the 150watt is not overkill and some say it is..
ALOT of people are running 75watt with clams (placed higher up) and a sort of all kinds of corals!..
final decion will be a 75sunpod.. but from what i have read, seems like trying to get one is harder then geting a hold of the president. Im going to be e.b.ay batteling for quite some time.
i also came across the steal of a centry while researching, found a guy less then 15 miles away from me selling a 24gal nanocube w/ stand for 75$!!!.. i msgd hiim waiting for his call.. lol