Aqua Pod question

[kpete4]

Hey, I'm looking into getting the 24 gallon Aquapod w/ the 150 MH lights. What can you guys tell me about this setup?? Will this work w/out a chiller or are the lights going to be too hot?

any feedback would be appreciated

thanks

[saxman]

i'm getting ready to set up the 70W version in my office at work. based on what i know about the 150W 28 gal JBJ (our LFS has had one running for a few weeks) which runs at 79*F unchilled, i'd guess it's going to run right around 80*F, give or take.

the filter section is open, so there is a bit of evaporative cooling, and the fixture is raised above the coverglass, so there's good air circulation.

[kpete4]

Do they come with a coverglass?? From the picture it looks like open water

[saxman]

yes, they do...it extends all the way back to just at the fitration section. the thing i don't like about it is there is no hinge or handle to lift it. i think i'm going to either cut it and glue a couple of knobs on it or replace it with a split acrylic cover with a couple of knobs on it.

[kpete4]

I see, thanks a bunch!