I've been fighting with http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_28_Gallon_Nano_Cube_Quad_PowerCompact_Bulb_Aquarium_with_Saltwater_Mixing_Kit_Nano_Tank_Kits-JBJ_Lighting-JB71433-FIAQNCCK-vi.html">this system</a> for well over a year and have decided it absolutely MUST undergo some mods. The orginal design just doesn't cut it. When I first got this thing, the reviews were terrific; now, after it's been on the market for awhile, the reviews have tanked -- no big surpise there!
#1 -- PC quads are a huge fail. Seemed like 105w would be more than adequate since I wasn't really going back into sps anyway, but the wattage just isn't sufficient. The tank is always dull, even when I replaced the bulbs last month. With an LED retrofit probably costing $200+ and out of the budget, I was thinking of maybe going to T-5's. Has anyone ever retrofitted this size nano with T-5's and could you recommend some kits or offer a link? Any sponsers have T-5 retrofit kits for a 28g nano? Price?
#2 -- Filtration on this thing is an ever bigger fail. I know I need to upsize the pumps, but I also need to figure out what to do with these chambers and with the set up of the baffles. Although the idea of incorporating a refugium was an initial goal, I think now I just want to get some better filtration. I'm also going to upsize the pumps to maxijets after I figure out a good size.
My bioload is low -- just a clown pair and a pistol shrimp & goby. I've had these guys for years and they're the only reason I've not put this nano on the curb. I'd love to make their home beautiful again.
I won't post a picture of the nano in its present condition -- it's just too embarrasing. But I'll see if I can post a diagram of the light and the filtration chambers if I can remember how to attach a picture.
So if you've ever modded a nano and had success at doing so, I'd love to hear your ideas.
Thanks!
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#1 -- PC quads are a huge fail. Seemed like 105w would be more than adequate since I wasn't really going back into sps anyway, but the wattage just isn't sufficient. The tank is always dull, even when I replaced the bulbs last month. With an LED retrofit probably costing $200+ and out of the budget, I was thinking of maybe going to T-5's. Has anyone ever retrofitted this size nano with T-5's and could you recommend some kits or offer a link? Any sponsers have T-5 retrofit kits for a 28g nano? Price?
#2 -- Filtration on this thing is an ever bigger fail. I know I need to upsize the pumps, but I also need to figure out what to do with these chambers and with the set up of the baffles. Although the idea of incorporating a refugium was an initial goal, I think now I just want to get some better filtration. I'm also going to upsize the pumps to maxijets after I figure out a good size.
My bioload is low -- just a clown pair and a pistol shrimp & goby. I've had these guys for years and they're the only reason I've not put this nano on the curb. I'd love to make their home beautiful again.
I won't post a picture of the nano in its present condition -- it's just too embarrasing. But I'll see if I can post a diagram of the light and the filtration chambers if I can remember how to attach a picture.
So if you've ever modded a nano and had success at doing so, I'd love to hear your ideas.
Thanks!
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