Biocube 32 anemone tank - light ideas

[EmdeReef]

I’ve been debating whether to build an anemone tank for a while, just didn’t feel like spending a grand on everything (which is what it’d always come to).

My 6yo rainbow bta is taking up too much space in the RSR350 and after I moved it decided to split, pics attached. Plus it’s always good to have another tank

Long story short, petsolutions has tHe biocube on sale for $170 so I pulled the trigger.
It’s the LED version and I assume the lights are inadequate for the nem? It’s getting around 150 par now in the middle of my tank and not moving.

Any suggestions for a reasonably priced DIY led solution? I saw Steve’s led retrofits but at the $300 price point I’d rather get an AI prime or even a kessil. Ideally though I’d like to keep the original top it comes with and add in some strips.

All other tips on what I’ll need appreciated too! I plan to keep it very lightly stocked, most likely only 2 black & white or phantom clowns. Thanks!

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

I’ve seen folks using sbreeflights basics and also the sprite in the hood. Any black box basically.
I’d pull the lenses though. That’s a LOT of power at 1%.

There are some 12in B.B.s too. Inkbird makes one.

 

[EmdeReef]

Thanks for the leads, I checked the SB installation video and it requires more work than I’d be able to do without destroying the hood

What do you think of 12” Reefbrife LumiLite 50/50 strip? Would I need 1 or 2? They don’t post PAR or even wattage on their site.

 

[Ghxst]

Following! Looking to add nem and clown to a similar size tank.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thanks for the leads, I checked the SB installation video and it requires more work than I’d be able to do without destroying the hood

What do you think of 12” Reefbrife LumiLite 50/50 strip? Would I need 1 or 2? They don’t post PAR or even wattage on their site.

Geez. Not sure on those. I def Think theyd work. In all honesty, I’d put 2 - 4 or whatever fits. Then just adjust the photo period , longer I’d you need more light.

But if your at 150 mid tank, (that should be fine) and add two easy strips , you should be just fine. As well.

 

[EmdeReef]

Thanks! I’m getting 100-120 with the stock lights, if I can trust Seneye, but the spectrum is off. The nem is currently getting 200 and hasn’t moved so I’d prob have to get 4 which gets pricey...would be nice if they posted some performance data.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thanks! I’m getting 100-120 with the stock lights, if I can trust Seneye, but the spectrum is off. The nem is currently getting 200 and hasn’t moved so I’d prob have to get 4 which gets pricey...would be nice if they posted some performance data.

I’d actually trust the Nems opinion.

They’ll let you know if they are not happy.

 

[EmdeReef]

I’d actually trust the Nems opinion.

They’ll let you know if they are not happy.

Thanks again! Sorry to bug more, but hopefully last question. I thought I was gonna keep this build on budget (although I guess I set myself for failure when I didn’t come up with one...)

I’m leaning towards the AI Prime HD, last night after spilling water all over while adjusting salinity I realized I don’t mind the look of the biocube without the hood. However, can’t seem to find PAR reviews, do you think it would work?

The reason it’s not in a cart on some website was this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2509079

Granted it’s the older version and a different tank but that’s pretty low at 7”...guess could run it at 100%.

Running out of ideas, but feels like the AI 26 HD or Kessil would be an overkill. Thanks!

 

[JoshH]

Check out BRSs vids on the AI Prime, they are actually pretty strong for what they are. Sorry wrong link I posted first.

https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/vide...lluminate-a-sps-reef-tank-brstv-investigates/

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Thanks again! Sorry to bug more, but hopefully last question. I thought I was gonna keep this build on budget (although I guess I set myself for failure when I didn’t come up with one...)

I’m leaning towards the AI Prime HD, last night after spilling water all over while adjusting salinity I realized I don’t mind the look of the biocube without the hood. However, can’t seem to find PAR reviews, do you think it would work?

The reason it’s not in a cart on some website was this http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2509079

Granted it’s the older version and a different tank but that’s pretty low at 7”...guess could run it at 100%.

Running out of ideas, but feels like the AI 26 HD or Kessil would be an overkill. Thanks!

I’d go to the ai website. There’s a very detailed spec sheet there.

You actually have enough light to do what you want right now. If that helps save some cash.

 

[Ghxst]

With led bc 16, I get 259 top 80 bottom. I think one nem will have enough light with that.