DIY Biocube Canopy Mod?

goldenmacman · 11/25/2008, 03:13 AM

Hey,
I have been trying to put metal halides in my 29g biocube and i was wondering if anyones done it, and if they could give me some instruction...
thanks!

MSU Fan · 11/25/2008, 09:10 AM

The best walkthroughs I have found are on nanoreef dot com. I have seen mods where 1 70w MH was done (I did that) and even 2 70w MHs. Should cover all your needs. Good luck, and PM with questions.

fshaqrmman · 11/25/2008, 09:18 AM

I have seen a tank with nanocustoms.com 150 hallide upgrade and it came out great.

Reef Newb11 · 11/25/2008, 12:26 PM

I modded my biocube canopy to have a 150 watt metal halide in the hood while keeping the stock 2 36watt compact florescent bulbs as well.

james3370 · 11/25/2008, 01:47 PM

great setup here:

http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=392

Reef Newb11 · 11/25/2008, 05:15 PM

i did my retro fit for the 29 biocube for about a hundred bucks...that nano tuners is nice but way too expensive. But their site is where I got the idea from though.

goldenmacman · 11/26/2008, 03:43 PM

ok, thanks guys.. i got a lot of new ideas.. ill start to mod it in january and ill post my pics... and questions!!

macman4 · 11/27/2008, 11:35 AM

Reef Newb, can you share your retro fit, any pictures

Bob

Reef Newb11 · 11/27/2008, 02:08 PM

I will try and borrow a camera to get some pics this week. Mine went for a swim.....

11/25/2008, 03:13 AM	#1
goldenmacman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 49	DIY Biocube Canopy Mod? Hey, I have been trying to put metal halides in my 29g biocube and i was wondering if anyones done it, and if they could give me some instruction... thanks!

11/25/2008, 09:10 AM	#2
MSU Fan Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Russellville, TN Posts: 1,645	The best walkthroughs I have found are on nanoreef dot com. I have seen mods where 1 70w MH was done (I did that) and even 2 70w MHs. Should cover all your needs. Good luck, and PM with questions. __________________ Craig & Holly 1-29g FW 5-cats, 1-dog (Shepherd Mix) Current Tank Info: To be set up 44g corner pentagon

11/25/2008, 09:18 AM	#3
fshaqrmman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Posts: 133	I have seen a tank with nanocustoms.com 150 hallide upgrade and it came out great. __________________ 90 Gallon Reef-Ready AGA, 20L Sump, (2) 250W Aqua Medic hqi pendants, Aqua Euro Chiller, (2) Vortech mp10w es, JBJ ATO

11/25/2008, 01:47 PM	#5
james3370 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: US ARMY - El Paso TX Posts: 3,678	great setup here: http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=392 __________________ Yes I hear voices in my head, but they speak spanish so I can't understand anything they say. there's no place like 127.0.0.1 It's a shame that stupidity isn't painful.... Current Tank Info: currently tankless....but planning an AIO

11/25/2008, 12:26 PM	#4
Reef Newb11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, CA Posts: 280	I modded my biocube canopy to have a 150 watt metal halide in the hood while keeping the stock 2 36watt compact florescent bulbs as well.

11/25/2008, 05:15 PM	#6
Reef Newb11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, CA Posts: 280	i did my retro fit for the 29 biocube for about a hundred bucks...that nano tuners is nice but way too expensive. But their site is where I got the idea from though.

11/26/2008, 03:43 PM	#7
goldenmacman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 49	ok, thanks guys.. i got a lot of new ideas.. ill start to mod it in january and ill post my pics... and questions!!

11/27/2008, 11:35 AM	#8
macman4 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 47	Reef Newb, can you share your retro fit, any pictures Bob

11/27/2008, 02:08 PM	#9
Reef Newb11 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richmond, CA Posts: 280	I will try and borrow a camera to get some pics this week. Mine went for a swim.....