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Old 01/09/2008, 01:06 AM
MrX1oo1 MrX1oo1 is offline
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Looking to upgrade my nano's lighting

i have stock lighting on my 24g dx jbj nano. i was wondering what my best options are for closed canopy lighting. i found the hqi upgrade for 250 but is that gonna bring out all my coral's color? or are there others that would be a better bet?
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Old 01/09/2008, 01:25 AM
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I have a sunpod hqi with a 20k bulb and I love it. I know it isnt a closed top but I just thought I would throw it in there.
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Old 01/09/2008, 07:17 AM
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I dont think you will get a 250 in the hood without BOILING your tank and I cant think of any reason to have that much light over a nanocube, nothing needs to be 3 inches from a 250. Look at http://www.nanotuners.com for their MH kits.
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Old 01/09/2008, 06:24 PM
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second the nanotuners.com they got some nice upgrades if you want to keep it stock looking. plus they have great customer service. but me personally i would get a sunpod and get a glass top it you want it closed on top.
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Old 01/09/2008, 10:31 PM
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mark the price is 250 not the watts. its a 150watt closure, 14k bulb. heres the link if that helps http://www.bluewatercorals.com/24gnacuhqica.html

anyways ive been looking at nanotuners too but their do it your self hoods are far more expensive. unless i want to hang a pendent but that kinda defeats the purpose of a nanocube closure. i wish they made like a nano cube t5 hood

will that still cook the water? i was thinking if so i could try this product on nanotuners http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...b721ab7ee0b311
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Old 01/11/2008, 03:24 AM
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Old 01/11/2008, 07:51 AM
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I am working with Nanotuners right now on an upgrade for my AP 24. I hightly recommend calling and telling them your needs. They have great suggestions and can really help you pinpoint a solution. I went with their 4, 32 watt compact flourescent upgrade. I agree with wanting to keep the tank hood in place. It makes for a clean look.
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Old 01/11/2008, 07:17 PM
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on your fluorescent upgrade is it in a hood or is it something ya kinda just set on top of your tank?
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Old 01/12/2008, 12:24 AM
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the 4 32Watt upgrade is in the hood if i am not mistaken,i am starting to look into this as well
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Old 01/12/2008, 12:44 AM
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are you talking about this model: http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...145e87388baae4
if so thats a bit pricey for me, but nice looking. hmm if they're that expensive maybe i will go with the hqi upgrade if it doesnt cook my tank
 

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