JBJ Nano Cube 28g Scrubber (Nano Scrubber)

[MorfiusX]

I am working on a scrubber in a psuedo sump for a JBJ Nano Cube 28g. For getting water from the tank, I am using an eShopps PF Nano overflow box. This should provide up to 200gph. For the sump, I am using an Ikea plastic bin with lid. My screen will be 5x6 and lit on both sides. I have bought some candelabra bulbs and fixtures. The bulbs are 13w CFL at 2700k. I plan on placing these about 3-4 inches from the screen and using mirrored plexy as a reflector. Will the bulbs in the picture be OK for a nano, or should I go with a standard socket size?

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[SantaMonica]

They will be ok if they are 13 real watts, not equivalent. Socket size does not matter.

[MorfiusX]

So, here is my scrubber. It fits in the JBJ stand. I just started it up today. I am going to make some tweaks to it including:

Painting the box black (except for a water level indicator like on a quart of oil)
Maybe some more holes
A more powerful return pump
Reflectors

Critique is welcome.

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[SantaMonica]

Pics under the lid...

[MorfiusX]

Pics under the lid...

End cap is on loosely so that the screen can be removed for cleaning. This is about 3" from bulb to screen.

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[SantaMonica]

Yes need reflectors, or foil. You are loosing over half the light. Otherwise looks good.

[MorfiusX]

Now with 200% more reflector:
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[SantaMonica]

Much better. Now curl the edges of the foil so that light cannot get out the sides at all.

[misoldier06]

question. What size return pump are you using? I'm going to do something simular but dont know what i should use for return.

[MorfiusX]

question. What size return pump are you using? I'm going to do something simular but dont know what i should use for return.
I'm using the pumps that came with the tank. I have them both return back to the original locations. Had to use both, one was not enough. If you are using the PF Nano overflow, you are gonna want 200+ gph return after head losses.