150w HQI for my 24g nano cube for only $150

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  1. bthomson

    bthomson Fire Worm

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    I found this 150w HQI hood for my JBJ 24g nano cube for only 150 bucks. Is this a good deal and will i have any problems with heat?
     
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  2. mikejrice

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    Lets see a CF cube costs about $300 and a HQI cube costs about $500, so this would mean the hood shoot retail for over $200. I would say that's a great deal depending on the usage on the bulb. You should be fine as far as heat goes as long as you don't keep it overly hot in your house.
     
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    it's not a lot. It's expensive! ;D
     
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  4. M-Ocean Man

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    I'd say kinda pricey for a used unit . . . unless comes with really nice mounting hardware and proof of young/new bulb.

    Otherwise you likely have to replace the bulb which is about 50-70 bux so now you are at or near the price of a brand new unit with a brand new bulb.

    For under $100 it might be worth it, again depending on condition and mounting hardware.
     
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