Lighting for JBJ 24g nano?

ToadSprocket · 01/11/2007, 10:51 AM

Being new to the hobby, I was hoping to get some advice on lighting for my JBJ 24g nano. (Wasn't sure if this should go straight to the nano section or not, sorry if I'm in the wrong place)

I was hoping to squeeze some more light out of this setup than the stock PC's, so I was thinking of picking up the DIY lighting upgrade from nanocustoms. Any advice on good lighting cycles / bulb combos for this hood? (I think the upgrade allows T5's) I am thinking general purpose, but leaning towards keeping zoas more than anything if possible.

Thanks for any tips/hints.

niteshado · 01/11/2007, 12:13 PM

Hi: Nanocustoms is great at mods for the nanocube. I added an extra T5 actinic to my setup to simulate a sunrise/sunset lighting arrangement and had the two PC on seperate timers. Really did well for softies and zoas. I switched to a viper 150W in order to keep SPS.

Good luck Larry

Henry Bowman · 01/11/2007, 01:35 PM

I did a nanotuner upgrade to a 12gl unit. It was pretty easy if you are a DIY kind of guy. The upgrade I did required that I replace the ballasts in the stock unit and totally dissasemble the lighting in the hood. I used a dremel tool, soldering iron, pliers and wire stripper.

That should get it done.

Good Luck

ToadSprocket · 01/11/2007, 02:13 PM

Thanks all. Appreciate the responses. I'll let you know how it goes for me.

gigiba · 01/11/2007, 05:14 PM

If you ever consider this upgrade:
http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=287

Let me know. I have the hood for sale.

01/11/2007, 10:51 AM	#1
ToadSprocket Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 88	Lighting for JBJ 24g nano? Being new to the hobby, I was hoping to get some advice on lighting for my JBJ 24g nano. (Wasn't sure if this should go straight to the nano section or not, sorry if I'm in the wrong place) I was hoping to squeeze some more light out of this setup than the stock PC's, so I was thinking of picking up the DIY lighting upgrade from nanocustoms. Any advice on good lighting cycles / bulb combos for this hood? (I think the upgrade allows T5's) I am thinking general purpose, but leaning towards keeping zoas more than anything if possible. Thanks for any tips/hints.

01/11/2007, 12:13 PM	#2
niteshado Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oak Park,CA Posts: 223	Hi: Nanocustoms is great at mods for the nanocube. I added an extra T5 actinic to my setup to simulate a sunrise/sunset lighting arrangement and had the two PC on seperate timers. Really did well for softies and zoas. I switched to a viper 150W in order to keep SPS. Good luck Larry __________________ trade frags and save a reef Current Tank Info: 130 gal reef, 35 gal sump, octo 150 recirc,SunBrite 60" LED F series lighting

01/11/2007, 01:35 PM	#3
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	I did a nanotuner upgrade to a 12gl unit. It was pretty easy if you are a DIY kind of guy. The upgrade I did required that I replace the ballasts in the stock unit and totally dissasemble the lighting in the hood. I used a dremel tool, soldering iron, pliers and wire stripper. That should get it done. Good Luck __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

01/11/2007, 02:13 PM	#4
ToadSprocket Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 88	Thanks all. Appreciate the responses. I'll let you know how it goes for me.

01/11/2007, 05:14 PM	#5
gigiba Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 265	If you ever consider this upgrade: http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=287 Let me know. I have the hood for sale.