nanocube 24g

[astar250]

I have a nanocube 24g it has been up and running for about a year. Just moved it to a new location a month ago, I have been burning out bulbs like crazy.(1 a week) I was thinking of getting rid of the hood and going with a glass top, just dont know what lights to get. (any help)i want to be able to have a wide range fo coral.
Now i would like to do a Chaeto Mini-Refugium in the middle chamber and a Sapphire Nanoskimmer in the firsh chamber. will this change affect my livestock.

 

[nano-newb1983]

I will get a 20" Sunpod. with that there is no limit on corals. The Mini fuge awesome idea(see my blog)
Nothing you mentioned will affect your livstock
Also welcome to SWF.com and the 24g Nano-cube club

 

[nissan577]

its not the 24g nano cube club its the
Nano Reefers!!!!!!!!!!!!!
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/335704/nano-reefers-info-and-tank-photos
sign up and join the fun!
and the lights Nano mention will work great for you! Metal halides are the best right now!
and wellcome

 

[astar250]

Nano how often do you change your water?
I like you blog refugium. That is making think not to add a skimmer.
Lights WOW that alot $$$$. hopefuly i can find then used somewhere???

 

[nano-newb1983]

i do 5g waterchange every sat or sunday
Never used a skimmer, save the money and put towards the light. I know it a bit much, but WELL worth it. My fish and corals love it

 

[nano-newb1983]

also, post pics.. We all wanna see the tank

 

[astar250]

I see there is a 150 watt and a 250 watt??????
Ill get some pics up this week when i get my cam back from the shop.

 

[nano-newb1983]

I got the 150watt, its perfect for our 24gallons

 

[nissan577]

250w is way to much for a 24g or any tank under 30g. the best wattage to go with is 150w

 

[gmann1139]

Originally Posted by Astar250
http:///forum/post/2936113
I have been burning out bulbs like crazy.(1 a week)
You do realize that's a problem, right? You might want to make sure there isn't SW penetration into the hood, or any salt creep leaking down the wires and into the ballast.

 

[shrimpi]

there are alot of different sites that do buying and selling of used equipment and coral (this one used to do selling and trading between members, but then stopped). I would also check the ---- auctions. There are usually some good deals.
150w will support pretty much anything. I have a 150w 14k sunpod on my tank and I love it. I would like to upgrade to 250 but thats just me being ridiculous lol
Good Luck
Dont buy the sunpod new, its way too expensive and there are always used ones for sale
Jess

 

[astar250]

So I was looking around the web for the sunpod and came across this tell me what you think the price is about the same .
24 gallon nano cube canopy kit 150W HQI hood and bulb with 14K bulb
-150W HQI hood with 14K bulb
-4 Nite Vu LED
-4 Cooling Fans
-Thermal Protection Chip
-24 and 28 HQI remote ballast
-LED nanocube remote ballast 24 and 28
This unit will replace the current canopy on your 24 gallon nano cube
Be the first to instantly upgrade your 24 gallon Nano Cube Deluxe (Model: MT-50-LED) into JBJ's new 28 HQI canopy. The first HQI metal halide system integrated into the canopy to keep the aesthetic appeal with the high powered lighting that is required for SPS, Clams, and LSP species.
Features
150 Watt/14K Metal Halide Lighting with Remote Ballast.
4 Blue Nite-Vu LED's positoned on all 4 corners for an even light dispersion with its own remote ballast for timer usage.
4 Cooling Fans (3000 RPM each fan) integrated into the hood.
Integrated Thermal Protection Chip that automatically shuts the HQI lighting OFF as an added safety feature if the fans were to fail.
NOTE: Designed to fit the 24 gallon Nano Cube Deluxe

 

[astar250]

Its a jbj Nanocub replacement upgrade. I think I like the look of it over just a light on top. Anyone have pics of the sunpod setup I can see. But i want a good setup for coral.

 

[nano-newb1983]

Check out my diary thread.. lots of pics in it

 

[astar250]

I go my camera back today so here is a few pics on the second and third pic i dont know the names of the them. the guy a lfs told me and i dont remember

 

[nissan577]

looking really great man! i like it lots!

 

[nano-newb1983]

Looking awesome, lets get a FTS

 

[whisk]

the coral in the bottom pic is Goniopora.

 

[astar250]

i got a nancustom hood with it a nanocube 28 hood with HQI metal halide with 2x18w actinic PCs. this hood is sweet the guys there are great and very helpful.
I rearranged my lr and added some new poly frags.tell me what you think.
I want to check ids on the so ill post pics now!!
thanks

 

[astar250]

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