AI Prime in Biocube 32 hood

[jisc]

Is this ok to mount inside the Biocube 32 hood and splash guard? I’d remove the stock lights. I have 3 young kids so tank top is a must with dart guns and other things.

 

[JoshH]

I just mounted my AI Primes inside my RSM C130 and they are running great. I kept the stock hood fans and set them to run from the time my primes turn on till 2 hours after they shut off. The only real downside is mounting them so close to the water surface really creates a spotlight effect and I ended up needing 2 primes on my smaller tank to get good spread. Excuse the algae

 

[jisc]

Thanks. That was my worry. Might give it a shot

 

[JoshH]

Thanks. That was my worry. Might give it a shot

No problem, you will probably need two of them as Well, I'm not sure of the footprint on the biocube but I believe it's similar to the C130. Either way I love how they look right now and even though it took two of them it wasn't any more money than the other retrofit kits (Steve's LED's and nanobox)

 

[jisc]

Looks like Biocube might be 1.5” taller. Might just hold off for another option instead of buying 2

 

[JoshH]

If you're looking for other options, look at nanobox and Steve's LED's. Both make upgrades for the biocubes

 

[CNDReef]

I have a reefbreeder photon v2 16” inside my stock biocube hood.

 

[jisc]

Might have to go with the Reefbreeders. Looks cool. Easy setup I would think

 

[CNDReef]

In the 32 hood I think you only need to pull the led board out of the hood and place the the v2 directly in its place and it’ll sit snug in there. The 29 I had to modify it a bit to secure it in the hood

 

[A_Taylor58]

I tried the same thing but ran into overheating problems with the light inside the hood. Cool that you figured it out with the fans. I couldn't make it work. I ended up removing the lid and it's changed the look of my Biocube; so much prettier with the AI Prime. Here's the before and after.

 

[Ryan winder]

I tried the same thing but ran into overheating problems with the light inside the hood. Cool that you figured it out with the fans. I couldn't make it work. I ended up removing the lid and it's changed the look of my Biocube; so much prettier with the AI Prime. Here's the before and after.

Sorry I know this is a little old but I’m planning on doing the same thing? How did you hide your cords coming out of the back chambers and did you fabricate a new top for the display or are you totally topless. No pun intended