What do you think?

tami1024 · 05/18/2009, 02:51 PM

I am looking into purchasing T5 lighting for my 75. What do you guys and gals think about this? Enough Watts?
* Brilliant High Output T-5 fluorescent bulbs PLUS LED lunar lights
* Provides complete 24-hour lighting for your reef aquarium
* Space-saving T-5 HO fluorescent bulbs encased in a slim housing design

Brilliant high output T-5 fluorescent bulbs paired with the nocturnal glow of LED lunar lights. Two leading edge advances in lighting technology contained in a compact energy-efficient fixture for complete 24-hour lighting. Features microprocessor controlled internal electronic ballast, integrated cooling fan (item 21109 includes 2 fans), parabolic reflector, and protective splash lens. Two separate power switches for primary lighting and 3 independent power cords enables the Nova Extreme T-5 Fixture to be automated. Simply plug the power cords into timers for custom light periods to suit the requirements of your aquarium inhabitants. Includes docking mounts and SlimPaq 460nm Actinic and 10000Â°K T-5 HO lamps. 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" high. 48", 54 watt unit measures 11-3/5" wide x 4-1/4" high. Replacement tubes are available.

Replacement parts available for Current Light Fixtures.

To view compatible bulbs for these fixtures, click here.

Length Total Watts # T-5 Bulbs # Lunar
Lights
48" 432 watts 8-54 watt 4

Entropy · 05/18/2009, 03:24 PM

I am not sure about the particular unit, but the specs are fine for your tank.

swhaley40 · 05/18/2009, 03:37 PM

I used to have this fixture and liked it...upgraded to an aquactinics constellation. The reflectors are WAAAAY better so I can keep SPS anywhere.

05/18/2009, 02:51 PM	#1
tami1024 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Jupiter Fl Posts: 430	What do you think? I am looking into purchasing T5 lighting for my 75. What do you guys and gals think about this? Enough Watts? * Brilliant High Output T-5 fluorescent bulbs PLUS LED lunar lights * Provides complete 24-hour lighting for your reef aquarium * Space-saving T-5 HO fluorescent bulbs encased in a slim housing design Brilliant high output T-5 fluorescent bulbs paired with the nocturnal glow of LED lunar lights. Two leading edge advances in lighting technology contained in a compact energy-efficient fixture for complete 24-hour lighting. Features microprocessor controlled internal electronic ballast, integrated cooling fan (item 21109 includes 2 fans), parabolic reflector, and protective splash lens. Two separate power switches for primary lighting and 3 independent power cords enables the Nova Extreme T-5 Fixture to be automated. Simply plug the power cords into timers for custom light periods to suit the requirements of your aquarium inhabitants. Includes docking mounts and SlimPaq 460nm Actinic and 10000Â°K T-5 HO lamps. 7-1/4" x 2-1/2" high. 48", 54 watt unit measures 11-3/5" wide x 4-1/4" high. Replacement tubes are available. Replacement parts available for Current Light Fixtures. To view compatible bulbs for these fixtures, click here. Length Total Watts # T-5 Bulbs # Lunar Lights 48" 432 watts 8-54 watt 4 __________________ Reefer addict!! Current Tank Info: 29 gal with,1 multi rock, multiple mushrooms,1 rock nem, a few snails, 1 harlequin star,2 kenya trees,1 scallop and 1 mandarin goby named Gray!! 75 gal has 1 rock nem, 1 GBTA, 1 brittle star, 2 damsels and 1 tom clown

05/18/2009, 03:24 PM	#2
Entropy Texas Reefer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 13,656	I am not sure about the particular unit, but the specs are fine for your tank. __________________ Rich Overton 150G cube FOWLR, 30g sump, ReefKeeperII, 3x Koralia 1400's, QuiteOne 3000, Reef Octopus DNWB150, 4x 30w Par38 LED. Current Tank Info: 36x36x27 150g

05/18/2009, 03:37 PM	#3
swhaley40 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 287	I used to have this fixture and liked it...upgraded to an aquactinics constellation. The reflectors are WAAAAY better so I can keep SPS anywhere.