To all size 29 biocube owners!

coral keeper

coral keeper

Active Member
Hello everyone.

I have a question. So, here it is. Did you upgrade the size 29 biocubes stock lights to MH lighting?
 
flricordia

flricordia

Active Member
Isn't it 2x36wt PC? You can have a nice tank with that lighting still. Many softies, some LPS, some macros, but you would be better pleased in the long term to go with a MH upgrade.
IF you have the cash go with the PFO mini pendant and a good electronic ballast like the PFO. I think it is one of the best designed pendants for nanos otu there. The reflector allows very little light spillage. Get a good bulb like a Pheonix 150wt 14k and you have an awesome light. Get a couple clip on moonlights and you are good to go.
 
rebelprettyboy

rebelprettyboy

Active Member
Wish I could get a 29 gal with MH, but I know if have to buy a chiller. Esp here n west texas wiith this dang 102 degree wheeater already. Hard enough keeping my 30 Gal cool with the 250 watt halide!
Next tank Ill prolly see what these T-5's are hyped up about.I havent ever used them yet
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

Active Member
Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2628268
Will I be able to keep anything with with 2x36 watt PC, and a 70 watt MH?
I have the 150 watt sun pod on my 29 gal biocube. IMO no the 70 watt halide is not enough even if coupled with the PC. That is to reach the bottom of your tank. And no, I dont run a chiller, and my tanks temp has actually been more stable.
 
yerboy

yerboy

Active Member
are we talking about a 70w halide inside the hood ? if so then the distance form the bulb to the sand would be like 10-12 inches max.
 
texasarrowhead

texasarrowhead

New Member
I have a sunpod 150 on mine and I love it.I'm in east Texas and I have to watch the temp but I have had it over 2 years and no problems.Go for it and if the temps get to high just drop frozen water bottle in the back.The Sunpod 150 is the one you want.
Good luck.
 
perfectdark

perfectdark

Active Member
The tank is 20" high to the rim if you had a 5" SB then yea 15" to the bottom, if its an in hood installment. I have a 1" SB with the sunpod 150.
 
coral keeper

coral keeper

Active Member
Will the 2x36 watt PC, and a 70 watt MH be enough for a bubble tip anemone if I place it higher up in the tank like in the middle or on top?
 
clownfish11

clownfish11

Active Member
Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2630540
Will the 2x36 watt PC, and a 70 watt MH be enough for a bubble tip anemone if I place it higher up in the tank like in the middle or on top?
isn't the tank a bit small for a nem?
 
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