Bio Cube Owner's Thread - Page 15

N-dog · 03/22/2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetrav18

what kind of PC Bulbs is everyone using?? I need to find replacement bulbs for the hood of the BC 29 and DFS is sold out until june. thanks

There is a new PC bulb coming out I already ordered one

http://www.nanotuners.com/index.php?...ip499b46lsbc41

edshas2 · 03/22/2010, 09:00 PM

Heres a picture of my 29 gallon i have had it about 2 years it was the nanotuners pc upgraded lighting. let me know what you think...

Xgame2k · 03/23/2010, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

Let's just say it was a lot more than a biocube.

I want the exact same thing! I know the standard kit is 5 something. So you're not going to tell?

Rhodes19 · 03/23/2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by edshas2

Heres a picture of my 29 gallon i have had it about 2 years it was the nanotuners pc upgraded lighting. let me know what you think...

Sweet. I like it.

Bongo Shrimp · 03/23/2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Xgame2k

I want the exact same thing! I know the standard kit is 5 something. So you're not going to tell?

I'll tell you it was more than five but I don't give out exact numbers.

chrssprngs · 03/23/2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

I'll tell you it was more than five but I don't give out exact numbers.

? Why all the secrecy?

Bongo Shrimp · 03/23/2010, 01:53 PM

Not to sound mean but my money, my business. How much did you say your house was? I'm seriously not trying to sound mean here but if you want to know, call up nanotuners and ask.

fstar25 · 03/23/2010, 01:56 PM

Bongo!!!! I blame you for delaying my LED order further. After looking at yours I realized that I could not live with the edison strip LEDs as the blue/white color mixing would not make me happy. So I called up nanotuners (probably not before they had already custom cnc'd my heatsnik for the 6 strips I wanted) and switch to the Cree LEDS on starts so I can do the alternating blue/white pattern. Grrrrrr

chrssprngs · 03/23/2010, 02:03 PM

Just busting your chops Bongo. Very easy to price. I looked at doing the same on my 14 but opted on the 3.24 instead. Love the look of the LEDs though. I am experimenting with the SPSs and the 3.24. So far the corals are responding well. I have a cap frag at about six inches deep that is showing nice signs of growth and an encrusting Monti at the bottom of the tank that stays real fuzzy so I am assuming that it is content with the amount of light. Good luck with the new hood. Wondering if you need to go 100%......

fstar25 · 03/23/2010, 02:11 PM

I think Bongo needs to get a par meter, because I don't think he will ever need to run at 100% :O

Bongo Shrimp · 03/23/2010, 02:12 PM

I do want to go 100% but even at 60% it was too much. I had to go down to 50% because my meteor shower cyphastrea is starting to bleach. I will be going up 10% each week until I reach 100%. Then I should be close to or equal to a 250w MH. I will finally be able to get this awesome table acro I have been envying at the LFS for months!

fstar25 · 03/23/2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

I do want to go 100% but even at 60% it was too much. I had to go down to 50% because my meteor shower cyphastrea is starting to bleach. I will be going up 10% each week until I reach 100%. Then I should be close to or equal to a 250w MH. I will finally be able to get this awesome table acro I have been envying at the LFS for months!

I'm confused, you are getting bleaching at 50%....but you still need to go to 100% are you sure. I mean, I know the acro wants light, but have you PAR tested that bad boy yet? Nanotuners set the meanwell dimmable drivers at 950mA on the internal control of the 6-48d. I know that a lot of people run them turned down to 350 mA or 750mA.

Bongo Shrimp · 03/23/2010, 02:16 PM

I don't know anything about 950mA or 6-48d but as long as I do it slowly, I should be fine running at 100%. I'll have to find someone in my area with a PAR meter I can borrow.

fstar25 · 03/23/2010, 02:17 PM

Ok, I'll leave you alone, with the understanding that if you do get a par meter, that you take readings all over the tank and post your results!

Bongo Shrimp · 03/23/2010, 02:18 PM

I sure will because I'll need someone to interpret them for me.

And feel free to ask any questions you have.

JHall651 · 03/23/2010, 09:23 PM

I have a question. How much did you pay for that and how much do you earn annually after taxes.

Bongo Shrimp · 03/23/2010, 09:31 PM

Really? Did you read this anything at all on this page?

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Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

I'll tell you it was more than five but I don't give out exact numbers.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

My money, my business. How much did you say your house was?

Xgame2k · 03/24/2010, 12:03 AM

best conversation ever....ha i cant wait to get the par readings!

nwdyr · 03/24/2010, 06:31 AM

nice tank!

fstar25 · 03/24/2010, 07:33 AM

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best conversation ever....ha i cant wait to get the par readings!

the way this is going we'll have to move it to the lounge pretty soon. lol

JHall651 · 03/24/2010, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Bongo Shrimp

I'll tell you it was more than five but I don't give out exact numbers.

You make more than 5 dollars a year?! Wow! You must have a good ed-u-ma-cation!

On a side note: Does anyone else here feel that we should Trade Michigan to Canada for say 3 GSP frags and a Maxima Clam? I mean come on the Wolverines haven't done anything for like over 8 years.

Bongo Shrimp · 03/24/2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JHall651

You make more than 5 dollars a year?! Wow! You must have a good ed-u-ma-cation!

Ok, when I said 5 it meant 500.

And I think it's spelled education. spell check?

Anyways yeah I might have a lead on a PAR meter to borrow so stay tuned!

Isn't there anyone else on here with LEDs on a biocube?

r_jay · 03/24/2010, 08:40 PM

I must say I was close to getting the LED's but I am glad I got a "plug and play" MH clamp-on cause I would end up botching the LED kit and then electrocuting myself. Plus now I get to enjoy the view and less time messing with the lights. I am looking forward to upgrading to a 50 gal or more one day.

I think the biocubes are awesome for nano reef but for me I think it's been more of the "gateway drug" and being on a budget I try to only buy equipment I could possibly use it on ANY size tank.

Bongo Shrimp · 03/24/2010, 09:19 PM

Well at least in my case, I can;t see upgrading any time soon so these lights will let me get any coral I want now. And I also like the biocubes because they are so simple and contained. I mean, they just look good. The nanocubes sometimes have skimmers sticking out of the back and stuff like that.

r_jay · 03/25/2010, 04:11 PM

I certainly love the biocubes more, although it stinks that while jbj came out with a factory cube with LED's, oceanic just now decides to release an HQI cube, lol, COME ON!!!!

03/23/2010, 01:53 PM	#357
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Not to sound mean but my money, my business. How much did you say your house was? I'm seriously not trying to sound mean here but if you want to know, call up nanotuners and ask. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/23/2010, 01:56 PM	#358
fstar25 Getting there Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 884	Bongo!!!! I blame you for delaying my LED order further. After looking at yours I realized that I could not live with the edison strip LEDs as the blue/white color mixing would not make me happy. So I called up nanotuners (probably not before they had already custom cnc'd my heatsnik for the 6 strips I wanted) and switch to the Cree LEDS on starts so I can do the alternating blue/white pattern. Grrrrrr __________________ The only thing I know for sure is nothing! Carrie, why do you want someone in need to die? -iCam Current Tank Info: 29G BioCube with LED lighting, media basket, fuge (chamber 2), MJ1200 return pump, K nano & K 1 power heads, 32# LR, ~2" SB

03/23/2010, 02:11 PM	#360
fstar25 Getting there Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 884	I think Bongo needs to get a par meter, because I don't think he will ever need to run at 100% :O __________________ The only thing I know for sure is nothing! Carrie, why do you want someone in need to die? -iCam Current Tank Info: 29G BioCube with LED lighting, media basket, fuge (chamber 2), MJ1200 return pump, K nano & K 1 power heads, 32# LR, ~2" SB

03/23/2010, 02:12 PM	#361
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	I do want to go 100% but even at 60% it was too much. I had to go down to 50% because my meteor shower cyphastrea is starting to bleach. I will be going up 10% each week until I reach 100%. Then I should be close to or equal to a 250w MH. I will finally be able to get this awesome table acro I have been envying at the LFS for months! __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/23/2010, 02:16 PM	#363
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	I don't know anything about 950mA or 6-48d but as long as I do it slowly, I should be fine running at 100%. I'll have to find someone in my area with a PAR meter I can borrow. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/22/2010, 09:00 PM	#352
edshas2 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 13	Heres a picture of my 29 gallon i have had it about 2 years it was the nanotuners pc upgraded lighting. let me know what you think...

03/23/2010, 02:03 PM	#359
chrssprngs Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Weston, Florida Posts: 68	Just busting your chops Bongo. Very easy to price. I looked at doing the same on my 14 but opted on the 3.24 instead. Love the look of the LEDs though. I am experimenting with the SPSs and the 3.24. So far the corals are responding well. I have a cap frag at about six inches deep that is showing nice signs of growth and an encrusting Monti at the bottom of the tank that stays real fuzzy so I am assuming that it is content with the amount of light. Good luck with the new hood. Wondering if you need to go 100%......

03/23/2010, 02:17 PM	#364
fstar25 Getting there Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 884	Ok, I'll leave you alone, with the understanding that if you do get a par meter, that you take readings all over the tank and post your results! __________________ The only thing I know for sure is nothing! Carrie, why do you want someone in need to die? -iCam Current Tank Info: 29G BioCube with LED lighting, media basket, fuge (chamber 2), MJ1200 return pump, K nano & K 1 power heads, 32# LR, ~2" SB

03/23/2010, 02:18 PM	#365
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	I sure will because I'll need someone to interpret them for me. And feel free to ask any questions you have. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/23/2010, 09:23 PM	#366
JHall651 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 278	I have a question. How much did you pay for that and how much do you earn annually after taxes.

03/24/2010, 12:03 AM	#368
Xgame2k Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 786	best conversation ever....ha i cant wait to get the par readings!

03/24/2010, 06:31 AM	#369
nwdyr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Joliet Posts: 71	nice tank!

03/24/2010, 08:40 PM	#373
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	I must say I was close to getting the LED's but I am glad I got a "plug and play" MH clamp-on cause I would end up botching the LED kit and then electrocuting myself. Plus now I get to enjoy the view and less time messing with the lights. I am looking forward to upgrading to a 50 gal or more one day. I think the biocubes are awesome for nano reef but for me I think it's been more of the "gateway drug" and being on a budget I try to only buy equipment I could possibly use it on ANY size tank. __________________ I'm doing SCIENCE! Current Tank Info: 65G AGA RR, Nova xtreme pro 36" T5's, Bubble Magus NAC7 (dry in garagetear). 29g Biocube, InTank-Mediabasket+Fuge, mini T5 (refuge light), LEDs! (rapidled kit) MP10

03/24/2010, 09:19 PM	#374
Bongo Shrimp P. ceratophthalma Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,637	Well at least in my case, I can;t see upgrading any time soon so these lights will let me get any coral I want now. And I also like the biocubes because they are so simple and contained. I mean, they just look good. The nanocubes sometimes have skimmers sticking out of the back and stuff like that. __________________ 75g Rainfordia Project

03/25/2010, 04:11 PM	#375
r_jay MARSH member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 184	I certainly love the biocubes more, although it stinks that while jbj came out with a factory cube with LED's, oceanic just now decides to release an HQI cube, lol, COME ON!!!! __________________ I'm doing SCIENCE! Current Tank Info: 65G AGA RR, Nova xtreme pro 36" T5's, Bubble Magus NAC7 (dry in garagetear). 29g Biocube, InTank-Mediabasket+Fuge, mini T5 (refuge light), LEDs! (rapidled kit) MP10