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Unread 05/31/2012, 08:21 PM   #1
redfishblewfish
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JBJ 28 LED Options

I have a JBJ 28 with the HQI hood and I want to convert it over to LEDs. What options do I have, and which one is the best? The three options I’ve found are:

JBJ LED hood at ca $379 - $400 - http://jbjnanocubes.com/contents/en-...ment-hood.html

Rapidled retro that would fit directly into the hood at a cost of $225 (non dimmable) and $255 (dimmable). http://www.rapidled.com/nanocube-24/

And finally, I found reefledlights.com, but see nothing that bolts directly into the JBJ hood.

Anyone have and opinion on what would be best?


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Unread 06/01/2012, 08:48 AM   #2
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I can't be the first! Someone has had to have done this.


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Unread 06/01/2012, 08:49 PM   #3
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I guess I’m here talking to myself!


As I’ve given this thought, I’m leaning towards building a wood hood and installing a dimmable “Chinese” fixture that cost $165….Like this one. This is the most cost effective.


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Unread 06/01/2012, 10:40 PM   #4
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You could try the Ecoxotic led Panorama Module's. With a little modding, they will easily fit in your hood and have a clean look when you're all done.


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Unread 06/01/2012, 10:48 PM   #5
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I wasn't happy with the jbj hood.


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Unread 06/12/2012, 10:16 AM   #6
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I wasn't happy with the jbj hood.
Why not? Did you have the LED hood?


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Unread 06/12/2012, 09:04 PM   #7
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I dont think any of these would fit directly on, but they are retrofit kits for popular nano tanks:

http://shop.stevesleds.com/Complete-...ckages_c22.htm

Hopefully they give you some ideas.


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I dont think any of these would fit directly on, but they are retrofit kits for popular nano tanks:

http://shop.stevesleds.com/Complete-...ckages_c22.htm

Hopefully they give you some ideas.


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