SoCal Reefer Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 I was looking a nanocustoms and wasthinking about a better cheaper way to get light in a nano cube.Would it be possible to mount a power quad in a 24g DX using the hood and splash guard? Woould heat be a problem? thanks for any thoughts Bret Link to comment
SoCal Reefer Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 never mind none of the nano cubes are wide of long enought to house one Link to comment
Chronicles Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 there's a dude on here that has the stock lighting + 96w quad in his Link to comment
afiser Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 here is the thread http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/showthread...&threadid=53139 Link to comment
Nico Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 SoCal, In order for the powerquad to fit inside the hood and splash guard the end cap needs to be modified. Link to comment
SoCal Reefer Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 wow :0 iwana do that Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mike Link to comment
Micro-Reefs Aquariums Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Can't wait to see your reef under those lights..... mike Link to comment
Nico Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Thnx fellas...haven't really stocked my tank yet, will do so soon. Link to comment
NanoBob Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Nico, Where did you get your moonlights from? Also I like the setup and will be buying the same, my question is(sorry if it's stupid:blush: ) I want more actinic so I was thinking of replacing the existing lights with all actinic will I lose wattage? If so how much? TIA Bob Link to comment
Nico Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Hey Bob, Moonlights are from nanocustoms. As far as your question...I have no idea? I'm still a newbe in this hobby. You should definetly post that question, I'm sure you'll get some great answers. Sorry I couldn't help.... Nico Link to comment
NanoBob Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 No problem and thx for the moonlight info. I have been going back and forth about which moonlights to get. Your's seems to fit the best in the nanocube which I have. Link to comment
NanoBob Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Another question: Did you have to mod your reflector for the power quad to fit? I looked at my 24 and there is no place to put it without some mods. Thanks, Bob Link to comment
Nico Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 The reflector needs to be flattened and cut. I relocated that small electrical thing under the reflector to inside the plastic box between the fans. One fan was inverted. I also drilled a hole in the back of the hood to run the PQ cord along with the stk cords. Almost forgot...the end cap on the powerquad needs to be modified to fit nicely or else it will push on the sides. The PQ cord runs straight out, I modified it to form a 90 degree bend. Link to comment
dymaxiun Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Do you have any info on where to obtain the powerquad? Link to comment
afiser Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 hello lights and big als has them Link to comment
Nico Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I bought it at aquatic eco for $78.01...lowest price I found anywhere. Here's the link: (PQ is located at the bottom end of page.) http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseac.../12566/cid/3286 Link to comment
DamageInc Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Nico, was it hard to mod the lighting? I'm thinking of doing the same but a little nervous doing the work myself. Also, how are the temps in your tank now with the upgraded lighting? Thanks Damage Link to comment
Nico Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Damage, The mod itself wasn't that difficult...the hard part was cutting up a perfectly good end cap. Fortunately, it worked out well for me. My temps range from L 78.1(Night)-H 78.5(Day) I do have my A/C pumping from 7AM-8PM, 1 hr longer than my light cycle. This certainly keeps my temps in check, without the A/C tank temps were at 80. Also, I replaced the stk pump with a hyperflow 10HF due to the stk pump running too hot. Nico Link to comment
DamageInc Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Nico, Sounds like you have a good set up. If I don't here from Chris at nanocustoms soon about the 24g modded hood I will probably do it myself. If my tank runs hot I have no problem running the a/c colder. Lucky were in Florida!! By the way, eventually would you be interested in trading or selling corals? Damage Link to comment
Nico Posted April 8, 2005 Share Posted April 8, 2005 Damage, I'm definitely interested in trading frags. I don't have much yet, but will soon... Nico Link to comment
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