Lighting Question

[The Kerrnel]

I have a BioCube 29g and am thinking about upgrading to a T5 fixture from the stock PC hood. Unless someone knows of a retro T5 kit...one that doesn't involve cutting the existing hood. I briefly looked into the nanotuner led upgrade kit and...well, $575 is not in my budget.

 

I would like to keep SPS, maybe a clam?, but for sure delve into the SPS realm. Would the 20" 6x18w T5 from Current do the job, or should I be looking for another solution?

 

Mike.

[Supernova26]

I did a 14 LED update from RapidLED. I did not buy their heatsik and I made my own. It ran me about $180.00. Works well and the sps frags in there seem happy for now.

[trockafella]

Stay with the T5's.. The unit you have is more than capable of growing whatever you want. Not sure what bulb variations are out there for 18" bulbs, but if you can get ATI's or giessemans, you can get some really nice color..

 

 

[Jan]

You can take the hood off and use something like a NOVA extreme pro or a 150watt sunpod. This is what I did until I upgraded to a 75. I had all kinds of LPS, SPS and a clam in my 24 gallon JBJ nano. All had great color and growth. the problems you will encounter with a small system is keeping nitrates down. A refugium is a great help.

[The Kerrnel]

Thanks for the responses... I have a skimmer for the 29g so should be good with the nitrates. And if i'm not mistaken I can use one of the chambers as a fuge if needed.

 

I heard rumour that the Nova Extreme Pro had been discontinued...is there any potential for parts/bulb replacement issues?

 

Does anyone know if there is a part number for the glass hood for the BC29 HQI model? If I do go with a T5 or any other fixture, I'd like to close off the top of the tank.

 

Mike.