First time here :D

pj1298 · 05/28/2012, 12:08 AM

Hi everyone

I'm new here but Ive been on nano reef and fish forums for awhile now. I have 4 freshwater tanks and 2 saltwater tanks all under 20 gallons. I do Plan on getting a 75 gallon this summer for free from one of my old friends. I already have all the equipment from my old 75 gallon. One of the saltwater tanks I have right now is a Biocube 8. The stock lighting just isn't enough for me so I started looking around for retrofits but I could only find ones for the 14 and 29 biocubes. I did find this http://www.ecoxotic.com/catalog/prod...d/category/17/ It's dimensions fit perfectly into the dimensions of the hood but I will need to upgrade and add a few more ballasts. But the main thing I'm worried about is if it's too much light or not enough. Any thoughts?

1troy7 · 05/28/2012, 07:31 AM

The unit you linked to is dimmable. You would have way more control with ecoxotic system.

Luvs501s · 06/12/2014, 06:31 PM

Hey. My name is Dave and I'm pretty much clueless on both reef aquariums and this is the first online community I've ever joined. I have no idea if I'm even doing this right.

tallball158 · 06/15/2014, 01:39 PM

Hey Dave and welcome!

If you have any questions, you could start a new thread on the "new to the hobby page." On that page at the top are "stickies," and you should read all of them! They all contain vital information and they will get you steered in the right direction!

05/28/2012, 12:08 AM	#1
pj1298 Registered Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1	First time here :D Hi everyone I'm new here but Ive been on nano reef and fish forums for awhile now. I have 4 freshwater tanks and 2 saltwater tanks all under 20 gallons. I do Plan on getting a 75 gallon this summer for free from one of my old friends. I already have all the equipment from my old 75 gallon. One of the saltwater tanks I have right now is a Biocube 8. The stock lighting just isn't enough for me so I started looking around for retrofits but I could only find ones for the 14 and 29 biocubes. I did find this http://www.ecoxotic.com/catalog/prod...d/category/17/ It's dimensions fit perfectly into the dimensions of the hood but I will need to upgrade and add a few more ballasts. But the main thing I'm worried about is if it's too much light or not enough. Any thoughts?

06/12/2014, 06:31 PM	#3
Luvs501s Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Lake George area Posts: 6	not just new to reefkeeping but new to forums Hey. My name is Dave and I'm pretty much clueless on both reef aquariums and this is the first online community I've ever joined. I have no idea if I'm even doing this right. Last edited by Luvs501s; 06/12/2014 at 06:33 PM. Reason: confused

05/28/2012, 07:31 AM	#2
1troy7 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 33	The unit you linked to is dimmable. You would have way more control with ecoxotic system.

06/15/2014, 01:39 PM	#4
tallball158 Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 456	Hey Dave and welcome! If you have any questions, you could start a new thread on the "new to the hobby page." On that page at the top are "stickies," and you should read all of them! They all contain vital information and they will get you steered in the right direction!