Biocube replacement bulbs

[TLTGF]

I'm setting up a Biocube 29, and I bought it used. No idea how good the lights are, so I will be replacing them.

Suggestions on what lights to replace them with?

Also, where is a good place to buy them?

I plan to upgrade to LED's down the road, but for now I'm just looking to replace with compacts.

Thanks!

 

[alink708]

Your LFS should have replacement bulbs. I think they are usually 30 bucks

 

[TLTGF]

So are you saying just to use stock oceanic bulbs?

Are there any better bulbs that fit like UVL or ATI?

 

[alink708]

Not too sure , I thought you meant oceanic replacements.

 

[Convict2161]

No I don't believe so. Your stuck with the stock lights/bulbs. ATI doesn't make anything either. LED is gonna be the way to go. You can gut the entire hood and get rid of that dreaded fan noise.

 

[alink708]

No I don't believe so. Your stuck with the stock lights/bulbs. ATI doesn't make anything either. LED is gonna be the way to go. You can gut the entire hood and get rid of that dreaded fan noise.

Still gonna need the fans with LED's though...

 

[Convict2161]

Still gonna need the fans with LED's though...

Depends on what ya go with. Meaning yes you need fans but the "unit" may have them internally so you won't have to wire them.

Case in point.



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iPhone app having some serious glitches tonight.

 

[TLTGF]

I'm just looking to get replacements interim, until I upgrade. I love my radion on my 54, but I don't see spending that on such a small reef with one fish!

I'll stick with the coralife bulbs for now, and most likely go AI in the near future ~ six - eight months.

I was just curious if there was anything better than stock. Thanks guys!

 

[alink708]

Depends on what ya go with. Meaning yes you need fans but the "unit" may have them internally so you won't have to wire them.

Case in point.



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iPhone app having some serious glitches tonight.

Very true. That looks good , what kind are those?

 

[TLTGF]

That is an AI Sol LED unit. Very nice indeed. Nice price tag too!

 

[TLTGF]

Just ordered replacement bulbs and a jäger heater for the cube.

 

[Convict2161]

That is an AI Sol LED unit. Very nice indeed. Nice price tag too!

Yea that's for sure in both accounts! lol.

 

[Starchar]

The stock lights will support some softies.