Nick's mancave

[Katrina71]

I agree. I see used hoods frequently.

 

[Magellan]

does that mean hood is a no go

There is a version with compact fluorescents that is not expensive at all, or you can go wireless LED for 200$

 

[sfin52]

For the little LEDs in the corners?

Yes and the fans

 

[Magellan]

(New wireless LED) used is of course cheaper, you just have to find one!

 

[Katrina71]

Shark and reef sells splash guards and seals.

 

[Magellan]

Top of the line, and most expensive source: maybe crowdfund in your office?

http://www.jbjnanocubes.com/contents/en-us/p14757_WIFI-HOOD.html

 

[sfin52]

This hood has been modified looks like pervious owner ditched the lights and used zip ties to make own.

 

[Katrina71]

If it doesn’t fit, he will make it fit!! Is it the wireless one?

No. It was used for just a short time too.

 

[Katrina71]

If I'm not mistaken, those are just moon lights in the corners anyway. Not needed in an office.

 

[Magellan]

If I'm not mistaken, those are just moon lights in the corners anyway. Not needed in an office.

Yea they really don’t do much. It’s cool to look at in the evenings, but they are so weak I have to basically make the house pitch black to see the corals fluoresce. I’ll get some decent pics though!

Moral of the story: don’t stress about those lights! They aren’t cheap to replace either :mad:

 

[Magellan]

No. It was used for just a short time too.

Sounds like he just needs some zip ties ;)

 

[sfin52]

What I worry about is great building up in the tank with the wires fried and no fans

 

[sfin52]

After researching all aspects I think screen top and either led or t5 ho. Metal halide would be awesome. Led looking at luxbird

 

[Katrina71]

After researching all aspects I think screen top and either led or t5 ho. Metal halide would be awesome. Led looking at luxbird

I happen to have a clip on MH. :)

 

[Katrina71]

@cromag27 is the only one I'd get to make the screen top!

 

[sfin52]

I happen to have a clip on MH. :)

That's the old style upgrade that would be amazing. Can you pm the info.

 

[sfin52]

@cromag27 is the only one I'd get to make the screen top!

Thanks I'll contact them. You and @Magellan have been so helpful.

 

[Magellan]

What I worry about is great building up in the tank with the wires fried and no fans

That’s interesting that your fans come on with the LEDs. I wonder if that was a mod, and why it fried the power source? Mine come on with the main light, the other little power source is only for the moon lights. The little fans aren’t enough though...I had to hang a fan on the wall!

 

[sfin52]

That’s interesting that your fans come on with the LEDs. I wonder if that was a mod, and why it fried the power source? Mine come on with the main light, the other little power source is only for the moon lights. The little fans aren’t enough though...I had to hang a fan on the wall!

Most likely. Since it will be a open top I'm hoping with heat issues. Evaporation will be an issue. Ato will be important with this tank.

 

[Magellan]

Most likely. Since it will be a open top I'm hoping with heat issues. Evaporation will be an issue. Ato will be important with this tank.

I’ve got a 5g bucket in the stand, just drilled a hole in the lid to put the tube through. It lasts a long time, I don’t have to fill it up very often. Got the ATO from my LFS, they even helped with the tube! Cut it to size and used a heat gun to shrink it to the pump.

it uses electronic sensors, which makes me nervous, But has worked perfectly for about 9 months now so I can’t complain.