SunPod

NavyNano212 · 07-31-2008, 09:52 PM

Ok, so the decision has been made. Solana it is...
Next question...lighting. I am leaning toward the 150w SunPod. I like the led option, but am wondering if they can be put on their own timer. I don't want to turn them on each day and off in the morning.

I have my current lights on their own separate timers with my Nano. It works great.

Any thoughts on the SunPod? Do I need a high wattage like the 250w?

Thoughts on a replacement skimmer and pumps( stock usually sucks on these things).

Thanks.

**Chiefmcfuz** · 07-31-2008, 10:01 PM

The Halide, blue LED's and White LED's all have seperate plugs that can be set to 3 different timers.

NYreefNoob · 07-31-2008, 10:12 PM

id just get the mh they offer, you can keep anything under it nd it's nice looking

NavyNano212 · 07-31-2008, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiefmcfuz


	The Halide, blue LED's and White LED's all have seperate plugs that can be set to 3 different timers.

awesome to hear. I think getting the 250w is my best bet. I read a few old threads with reefs stating they wish they had gotten the 250 for their tanks and some were smaller than the Solana.

Thanks!

NavyNano212 · 07-31-2008, 11:45 PM

Another question for Solana owners:

Will the HQI lights(250w) be too hot for the glass lid that fits over the top of the aquarium?I was told it would crack????
That seems odd if the SunPod was made for the top of aquariums, plus a piece of plastic covers the bulb to avoid contact with water.

Thoughts/

MikeyZO · 08-01-2008, 12:33 AM

I've heard stories of them cracking but it seems doubtful unless it was cracked to begin with. I'd be more concerned with the water temp getting too high with HQI lighting and a lid on it.

NavyNano212 · 08-01-2008, 01:02 AM

Yes, that too. My chiller should do the work of taking care of that. It is slated to chill up to a 40 gallon tank.

Thanks!

MikeyZO · 08-01-2008, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NavyNano212


	Yes, that too. My chiller should do the work of taking care of that. It is slated to chill up to a 40 gallon tank. Thanks!

Then go forth and reef, my friend!

or how about:
Reef now or forever hold your peace. or
Seasons dont fear the Reefer...
A reef in the hand is worth two in the tank...
Dont just do the reefer, become the reefer...
If you reef it, fish will come...
Holy Reef tank, Batman!
"Hey Reefette, youre reef looks really reefy!"

ok, I think thats enough after that last one.
(god I have no life haha)

NavyNano212 · 08-01-2008, 09:20 AM

no more coffee...

I shall reef forward...

**Chiefmcfuz** · 08-01-2008, 11:12 AM

Use egg crate or mesh to cover the tank. Don't use the glass cover.

07-31-2008, 09:52 PM	#1
NavyNano212 Nano Reefer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Posts: 99 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	SunPod Ok, so the decision has been made. Solana it is... Next question...lighting. I am leaning toward the 150w SunPod. I like the led option, but am wondering if they can be put on their own timer. I don't want to turn them on each day and off in the morning. I have my current lights on their own separate timers with my Nano. It works great. Any thoughts on the SunPod? Do I need a high wattage like the 250w? Thoughts on a replacement skimmer and pumps( stock usually sucks on these things). Thanks.

07-31-2008, 10:01 PM	#2
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,810 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	The Halide, blue LED's and White LED's all have seperate plugs that can be set to 3 different timers. __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

08-01-2008, 12:33 AM	#6
MikeyZO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Deer Park, NY Posts: 611 Reefer Ratings: (11) Friends: (15)	I've heard stories of them cracking but it seems doubtful unless it was cracked to begin with. I'd be more concerned with the water temp getting too high with HQI lighting and a lid on it. __________________ Dont forget the rabies. Everything tastes better with rabies. YAY RABIES!!

08-01-2008, 11:12 AM	#10
Chiefmcfuz Big Nosed Lazy Reef Dummy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 11,810 Reefer Ratings: (21) Friends: (30)	Use egg crate or mesh to cover the tank. Don't use the glass cover. __________________ Brendan Condo For Sale Northern Westchester Click here, My reef tank 24 gallon Aquapod

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07-31-2008, 11:45 PM	#5
NavyNano212 Nano Reefer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Posts: 99 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	Another question for Solana owners: Will the HQI lights(250w) be too hot for the glass lid that fits over the top of the aquarium?I was told it would crack???? That seems odd if the SunPod was made for the top of aquariums, plus a piece of plastic covers the bulb to avoid contact with water. Thoughts/

08-01-2008, 01:02 AM	#7
NavyNano212 Nano Reefer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Posts: 99 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	Yes, that too. My chiller should do the work of taking care of that. It is slated to chill up to a 40 gallon tank. Thanks!

08-01-2008, 09:20 AM	#9
NavyNano212 Nano Reefer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Park Slope, Brooklyn Posts: 99 Reefer Ratings: (2) Friends: (0)	no more coffee... I shall reef forward...