JBJ 28 Gallon Nano Owners Club - Page 113

Wyze · 11/08/2015, 11:22 AM

Zackmoo · 01/11/2016, 11:37 AM

I made my own skimmer last night and it is actually collecting a lot of green crap for only costing me around 10$.

madwhite5.0 · 02/01/2016, 11:54 AM

Guys i purchased a 28 jbj from a buddy. He had a canister filter along with al the sponges and media in the back chamber. As soon as i transferwd it to my place i ditched the canister and everything in the back. In the media rack i added filter floss, chaeto in the moddle and chemipure on bottom.purigen will hang from on of the side chambers. I also added 10lbs of live sand. The water has been cloudy but has significanlty cleared up. With the chemipure and purigen can i expect it to clear up significantly?

winwar · 02/01/2016, 12:00 PM

very cool!

MatnNatsReef · 02/01/2016, 01:13 PM

Anyone know if an original style Innovative Marine Desktop sized skimmer will work on the JBJ 28gal?

I have the opportunity to pickup the tank very cheap to replace the Fusion 16 that I know is a time bomb..

surveyor65 · 02/05/2016, 05:57 PM

Hello and good evening fellow nano lovers. Surveyor65 from Central Missouri here.
Before I ask my question, first a little background. I've owned tanks most of my adult live...mostly fresh until 4 years ago. I bought a 54 corner tank off Craigslist and decided to go salt with it. After watching my new tank grow and thrive, I knew I needed to go bigger. My next Craigslist find was a 150 (advertised as 200, but converting cubic feet to gallons makes it a 150). Now both tanks are doing beautifully with some minor arguments with water quality, but diverted. My next find was to be a specific, self-contained system for the cube farm I call work. After a couple months scouring Craigslist, I brought home, and eventually set up at work, a JBJ 28g Nano Cube. The only issue was a missing transformer for the 4 moonlights...which was found, delivered, and plugged in today. Now for the question....drum-roll please.....
Are the 4 moonlights SUPPOSED to blink on and off? If so, why? If not, how do I fix it?

OK...so that was 3 question...oops.

Thanks, in advance, for any answers/advice.

WHEELPOWER · 02/21/2016, 05:21 PM

What some options for a replacement return pump? Low power consumption better.

michellejy · 03/22/2016, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surveyor65

After a couple months scouring Craigslist, I brought home, and eventually set up at work, a JBJ 28g Nano Cube. The only issue was a missing transformer for the 4 moonlights...which was found, delivered, and plugged in today. Now for the question....drum-roll please.....
Are the 4 moonlights SUPPOSED to blink on and off? If so, why? If not, how do I fix it?

OK...so that was 3 question...oops.

Thanks, in advance, for any answers/advice.

I can't answer how to fix it, but I can tell you from having the tank myself that they are not supposed to blink on and off. It sounds like a wiring/connection issue.

ange062 · 04/02/2016, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WHEELPOWER

What some options for a replacement return pump? Low power consumption better.

Eheim compact 600 are great. Reliable, quiet, strong, and a drop in replacement.

j_mazzy · 05/15/2016, 09:13 AM

Howdy, I need a little advice. I've never worked with these but I am moving to sps in a tank. I have a rio 8hf that I would like to install to increase the flow size. However the outlet is much larger diameter than the stock pump so I cant use the stock tube (unless maybe I stretch it???). If I go with the correct tube size it wont fit the outlet at the top as it will be too big.

Suggestions?

kevin21 · 05/16/2016, 11:04 AM

Where do you all place your powerheads in the system to eliminate dead spots? I have a few koralia nanos, and cant seem to place them the right way to get the dead areas.

CheckeredPants · 06/05/2016, 06:47 PM

I've had my 28g Intermediate LED running for 4 months now and since day one my temps have been 81-84 degrees. I keep my AC at 75. Last week I gutted the hood and installed my Current Orbit LEDs and 3 TrueLumen Blue strips that I had on another tank...for color, but also to see if the temp reduced...and it hasn't. I have a Koralia Nano pointed at the back wall also. I also kept my lights off for 24hrs a couple weeks ago and still no drop in temp.

I am wondering if the stock return pumps are the cause of the heat or if it's the Koralia. Has anyone switched out the pumps and noticed a drop in temps? I don't want to have to buy a chiller...and see plenty of others who's tanks stay in a lower temp range without one. I know I can get a clip on fan also, but would like some feedback on the source of this excessive heat.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

ange062 · 06/05/2016, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j_mazzy

Howdy, I need a little advice. I've never worked with these but I am moving to sps in a tank. I have a rio 8hf that I would like to install to increase the flow size. However the outlet is much larger diameter than the stock pump so I cant use the stock tube (unless maybe I stretch it???). If I go with the correct tube size it wont fit the outlet at the top as it will be too big.

Suggestions?

I had the same problem running an Eheim compact 1200 on my NC28. I used boiling water to heat up the tubing then stretched it over the pump outlet. Or you can just make an adapter using a couple of items from Home Depot

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WHEELPOWER · 06/27/2016, 06:25 AM

Has anyone used the AI flex arm mount for Prime HD on their nano cube? Does it work well/ still allow decent access in the sump area?

Ranchhand02 · 09/04/2016, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrambo88

Here's my Jbj 28. All SPS and a clam.

What light do you have in yours?

4Runner2003 · 09/24/2016, 05:06 AM

Hey everyone. After a crash with my JBJ 28g tank awhile back, I finally got the itch to start up again. My biggest problems were the JBJ light, which I've ditched and got a new Radion XR15 G4, which has been pretty cool so far. But anyway, I purchased a Tunze 3155 ATO and wanted to get feed back on the best place to put the optical sensor.

Thanks

Scott

NEOgeorge · 10/20/2016, 06:51 AM

The stock JBJ28 intermediate stock LEDs wash out colors in the tank and seem to make the fish uncomfortable. Looking for a upgrade solution that will provide a better spectrum for photosynthetic corals and improve color rendition.

Since the tank is already set up with LEDs, is it possible to just replace the original LEDs that are better suited for corals and viewing? Would appreciate any recommendations on sourcing and best spectrum.

Thanks!

NEOgeorge · 10/20/2016, 12:55 PM

After doing a bit of searching, two companies came up for JBJ 28 nano cube LED retrofits: Pro LED Supply and Rapid LED. Both quickly responded to my e-mail questions and have solutions in the $200 price range that don't require soldering.

Anyone have experience with these companies? Are the kits worthwhile upgrades from the Intermediate LED hood that came with the tank?

Thanks!

D_Nyholm · 10/31/2016, 09:02 AM

Just replaced one of my pumps with a maxi jet 1200 and while powerful, it is much noisier than the stock pump. Even after ensuring it wasn't touching any glass and modifying the suction cup mount so it doesn't move, it is still noisy with a clicking type sound (made this noise right when I put it in)

Is there another pump that fits that is silent while even sacrificing a little flow (I have a circulation head on order)? I'm currently just using one pump right now since it is just too loud to have in a living space.

Thanks in advance.

ali1 · 10/31/2016, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEOgeorge

After doing a bit of searching, two companies came up for JBJ 28 nano cube LED retrofits: Pro LED Supply and Rapid LED. Both quickly responded to my e-mail questions and have solutions in the $200 price range that don't require soldering.

Anyone have experience with these companies? Are the kits worthwhile upgrades from the Intermediate LED hood that came with the tank?

Thanks!

I used the rapidled and love it. Clean and customizabe to percentage

ali1 · 10/31/2016, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Nyholm

Just replaced one of my pumps with a maxi jet 1200 and while powerful, it is much noisier than the stock pump. Even after ensuring it wasn't touching any glass and modifying the suction cup mount so it doesn't move, it is still noisy with a clicking type sound (made this noise right when I put it in)

Is there another pump that fits that is silent while even sacrificing a little flow (I have a circulation head on order)? I'm currently just using one pump right now since it is just too loud to have in a living space.

Thanks in advance.

Depends which maxi you have. Marineland garbage. Cobalt quiet and reliable

D_Nyholm · 10/31/2016, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ali1

Depends which maxi you have. Marineland garbage. Cobalt quiet and reliable

Oh man, didn't know there was a difference. Even posted about it with a link

I'll look at that or the eheim 600. Any idea which is quieter?

ali1 · 10/31/2016, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D_Nyholm

Oh man, didn't know there was a difference. Even posted about it with a link

I'll look at that or the eheim 600. Any idea which is quieter?

Eheim #1

D_Nyholm · 10/31/2016, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ali1

Eheim #1

Thank you. Ordering now

hipertec · 11/03/2016, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEOgeorge

After doing a bit of searching, two companies came up for JBJ 28 nano cube LED retrofits: Pro LED Supply and Rapid LED. Both quickly responded to my e-mail questions and have solutions in the $200 price range that don't require soldering.

Anyone have experience with these companies? Are the kits worthwhile upgrades from the Intermediate LED hood that came with the tank?

Thanks!

I have the Advance LED hood. ALL JBJ LED Hoods are garbage and their customer service is even worse.

The LED will go out and when it does, all the strips will go out too. And all it is, is 1 LED bulb but JBJ makes you buy the 1 strip at $70!

I have found on ebay the 3W LED bulb replacement. Search Bridgelux LED Bulb 3W or 3W watts SMD LED. Just unsolder and re-solder on and it was 10pcs for $3! You just have to make sure the intermediate LED hood uses 3W LEDs.

11/08/2015, 11:22 AM	#2801
Wyze Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: STL (314) Posts: 316	__________________ 110 tall in the works DIY rock wall & DSB coming soon Current Tank Info: 110 tall in slow motion

02/01/2016, 12:00 PM	#2804
winwar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Murphy, TX Posts: 53	very cool! __________________ 300 Gallon Room Divider, 3-400 Watt MH, 2 Radion G2, 1 MP60, 2 Tunze 6155 control via Apex Current Tank Info: 300 Gallons SPS

02/05/2016, 05:57 PM	#2806
surveyor65 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Missouri Posts: 1	Intro and question Hello and good evening fellow nano lovers. Surveyor65 from Central Missouri here. Before I ask my question, first a little background. I've owned tanks most of my adult live...mostly fresh until 4 years ago. I bought a 54 corner tank off Craigslist and decided to go salt with it. After watching my new tank grow and thrive, I knew I needed to go bigger. My next Craigslist find was a 150 (advertised as 200, but converting cubic feet to gallons makes it a 150). Now both tanks are doing beautifully with some minor arguments with water quality, but diverted. My next find was to be a specific, self-contained system for the cube farm I call work. After a couple months scouring Craigslist, I brought home, and eventually set up at work, a JBJ 28g Nano Cube. The only issue was a missing transformer for the 4 moonlights...which was found, delivered, and plugged in today. Now for the question....drum-roll please..... Are the 4 moonlights SUPPOSED to blink on and off? If so, why? If not, how do I fix it? OK...so that was 3 question...oops. Thanks, in advance, for any answers/advice.

05/16/2016, 11:04 AM	#2811
kevin21 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,208	Where do you all place your powerheads in the system to eliminate dead spots? I have a few koralia nanos, and cant seem to place them the right way to get the dead areas. __________________ Kevin Current Tank Info: Waterbox 50g, Tunze 9004 dc skimmer, Vortech mp10, Kessil ap700

09/24/2016, 05:06 AM	#2816
4Runner2003 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 20	Hey everyone. After a crash with my JBJ 28g tank awhile back, I finally got the itch to start up again. My biggest problems were the JBJ light, which I've ditched and got a new Radion XR15 G4, which has been pretty cool so far. But anyway, I purchased a Tunze 3155 ATO and wanted to get feed back on the best place to put the optical sensor. Thanks Scott __________________ Reefer 170, Radion XR15 G4, Vortech QDMP10, Apex controller,, Cobalt Neo-Therm 100W x2, Tundze 3155 ATO, Vectra M1, Nyos Quantum 120, Reeflink Last edited by 4Runner2003; 09/24/2016 at 05:34 AM. Reason: Update photo

01/11/2016, 11:37 AM	#2802
Zackmoo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 9	I made my own skimmer last night and it is actually collecting a lot of green crap for only costing me around 10$.

02/01/2016, 11:54 AM	#2803
madwhite5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 12	Guys i purchased a 28 jbj from a buddy. He had a canister filter along with al the sponges and media in the back chamber. As soon as i transferwd it to my place i ditched the canister and everything in the back. In the media rack i added filter floss, chaeto in the moddle and chemipure on bottom.purigen will hang from on of the side chambers. I also added 10lbs of live sand. The water has been cloudy but has significanlty cleared up. With the chemipure and purigen can i expect it to clear up significantly?

02/21/2016, 05:21 PM	#2807
WHEELPOWER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 72	What some options for a replacement return pump? Low power consumption better.

05/15/2016, 09:13 AM	#2810
j_mazzy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: about an hour from charlotte Posts: 622	Howdy, I need a little advice. I've never worked with these but I am moving to sps in a tank. I have a rio 8hf that I would like to install to increase the flow size. However the outlet is much larger diameter than the stock pump so I cant use the stock tube (unless maybe I stretch it???). If I go with the correct tube size it wont fit the outlet at the top as it will be too big. Suggestions?

06/05/2016, 06:47 PM	#2812
CheckeredPants Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 58	I've had my 28g Intermediate LED running for 4 months now and since day one my temps have been 81-84 degrees. I keep my AC at 75. Last week I gutted the hood and installed my Current Orbit LEDs and 3 TrueLumen Blue strips that I had on another tank...for color, but also to see if the temp reduced...and it hasn't. I have a Koralia Nano pointed at the back wall also. I also kept my lights off for 24hrs a couple weeks ago and still no drop in temp. I am wondering if the stock return pumps are the cause of the heat or if it's the Koralia. Has anyone switched out the pumps and noticed a drop in temps? I don't want to have to buy a chiller...and see plenty of others who's tanks stay in a lower temp range without one. I know I can get a clip on fan also, but would like some feedback on the source of this excessive heat. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

06/27/2016, 06:25 AM	#2814
WHEELPOWER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 72	Has anyone used the AI flex arm mount for Prime HD on their nano cube? Does it work well/ still allow decent access in the sump area?

10/20/2016, 06:51 AM	#2817
NEOgeorge Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 39	JBJ28 Intermediate LED Upgrades? The stock JBJ28 intermediate stock LEDs wash out colors in the tank and seem to make the fish uncomfortable. Looking for a upgrade solution that will provide a better spectrum for photosynthetic corals and improve color rendition. Since the tank is already set up with LEDs, is it possible to just replace the original LEDs that are better suited for corals and viewing? Would appreciate any recommendations on sourcing and best spectrum. Thanks!

10/20/2016, 12:55 PM	#2818
NEOgeorge Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 39	After doing a bit of searching, two companies came up for JBJ 28 nano cube LED retrofits: Pro LED Supply and Rapid LED. Both quickly responded to my e-mail questions and have solutions in the $200 price range that don't require soldering. Anyone have experience with these companies? Are the kits worthwhile upgrades from the Intermediate LED hood that came with the tank? Thanks!

10/31/2016, 09:02 AM	#2819
D_Nyholm Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 80	Just replaced one of my pumps with a maxi jet 1200 and while powerful, it is much noisier than the stock pump. Even after ensuring it wasn't touching any glass and modifying the suction cup mount so it doesn't move, it is still noisy with a clicking type sound (made this noise right when I put it in) Is there another pump that fits that is silent while even sacrificing a little flow (I have a circulation head on order)? I'm currently just using one pump right now since it is just too loud to have in a living space. Thanks in advance.