Mattias' BioCube 29 *New Angel!*

I really believe ditching the hood is a good idea. Here is a great solution:
DIY screen top for aquariums - YouTube
The video explains the cons of the top you currently have.
The PAR30 is a great idea, and they'll probably go on sale for 80$ with clamp around Christmas.

 

I'll definatly look into upgrading the lights. I'll have to spend 50$ on bulbs when I add corals do I guess I might as well add 30$ to that and get the par30.

As for the rockwork... I've finalized it and a video will be up tonight!!!!

 

The only thing is that it takes away from the "sleek" look of the tank.

 

You want to do just one par30 bulb?

 

I don't know if I want to do anything that requires taking the hood off. Will the water falling into the back like a waterfall be enough gas exchange? I like the retrofit because it fits in the hood.

 

When I took the hood off of my biocube I lost alot of water. I had two par 30s on my 14 and it was lit but I would have preferred more. I think your best bet is to do a diy LED retrofit. You can grow anything you want for the extra bucks and you get to keep your hood. It seems well worth it.

 

Cool! Do you have a link to a DIY retrofit?

 

Biocube 29 Dimmable Retrofit Kit

Id go with this package. The fact that you can dim the system is really nice.

 

Thanks! Why would you want to dim them though?

 

As promised.... The new aquascape.http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?v=2kMzBcqqVgI

Please excuse the MTV in the background.