Nano Upgrade

[nate9]

i have a question regarding the upgrading of 24 gallon JBJ nano cubes. can u just buy a higher watt bulb or do you have to tottaly change the hood of the cube to upgrade the lighting?

 

[steelhealr]

The nano cube hood is designed to function with the supplied ballast. To upgrade your lighting, you must buy a 'retrofit' and rewire the hood. This could lead to heat issues either requiring better fans or a chiller. If rewiring is not your thing, some people have removed the hood and put a metal halide over the tank. But...you'll need to make a cover to prevent evaporation and fish escapees. SH

 

[nate9]

When you say make a cover can i just cut a piece of acrylic or something to fit the top of the tank? Also what size metal helide do you think i need? also if you could direct me to a good site or store that sells the one i need
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[steelhealr]

Yes..you could cut a hood over it. Check out nanotuners.com or look at JBJlighting.com. Coralife has a nice metal halide clip on too. You could either go with a 70 or 150 depending on what you want to keep. SH