upgrading my biocube light

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  1. vic2367

    vic2367 Astrea Snail

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    i have the 29 gal biocube , but am wanting too upgrade the lighting system ,,is my only alternative the kit from nanocustoms ? really didnt want too start messing and taking apart the whole hood ,,any other options ? am thinking of in the future to start with some easy too care for corals ,,
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You can remove the hood and place a good 4x24w T5HO fixture or a MH fixture over the tank. You could do LED also.
     
  4. ReefBruh

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    I would do a 150 MH and put some sort of clear glass on top or the clear mesh top.
     
  5. vic2367

    vic2367 Astrea Snail

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    wheres a good place too start looking for the T5HO fixture ?that sounds doable
     
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    I got my T5 fixture from petmountain.com. Sign up for their newsletter and you can usually get free shipping and $10 off with a coupon in it. Plus their prices are cheaper than I've seen most places.
     
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  9. vic2367

    vic2367 Astrea Snail

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    gonna be checking out the link now,,