MH lighting question

[CHEMCHEF]

I have an aquapod 24 w/ cf lighting and was thinking about switching to mh. i know i could go topless but i was wondering if there was a way i could keep the hood and upgrade my lighting

 

[m'akoyPINOY]

http://nanotuners.com/

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

You could do many mods. You will also hold in quite a bit of heat and that isn't good. In my experience with the aquapod it is better to go open top if you are going to use MH lighting.

 

[CHEMCHEF]

they have a cf upgrade kit that take 4 bulbs, i think 144 watts is this a good option or should i go with the mh. i have a very curious cat that likes to drink salt water. dont want him to fall in:tub:

 

[Wolverine57]

I agree with Brandon if you want to upgrade, you need to take the hood off. Otherwise, going with a mod kit for your existing hood, your temp will be too hot. Most 24G Aquapod owners here on MR uses a 24" Current Sunpod 150W HQI Fixture. As for the cat.....let me think about that!!!!

 

[CHEMCHEF]

the other problem with taking the top off is. its in my living room.
lots of light escape.

 

[DCG1286]

they have a cf upgrade kit that take 4 bulbs, i think 144 watts is this a good option or should i go with the mh. i have a very curious cat that likes to drink salt water. dont want him to fall in:tub:

Depends on what you what you want to keep...SPS you will want the MH...the PC...even though 144W (don't trust this...144W can NEVER compete with 150W of MH or even T-5 for that matter)

-David

 

[nyumpa]

i have a 24" sunpod 150 HQIfor sale $100.00