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Old 05-16-2008, 03:32 PM
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Default Which 36 inch light fixture would you pick for my 40 gallon tank????

Reef Aquarium Metal Halide Lighting: Coralife Aqualight Advanced HQI Metal Halide Fixture

Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro Saltwater T-5 Fixtures

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http://www.reefgeek.com/product/36_i...unlight_Supply

which is the one i am thinking about going with.....

so which one would YOU go with and WHY?????


But remember i dont want to have to get a chiller
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I think you answered your own question...T5's.
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T5s..........
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Nova Extreme Pro, it's a great fixture, not top of the line but is good. Makes a nice shimmer in my tank and they have individual reflectors.
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everyone says to pick the third website i put up on reef geek
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Tek's are cool, but you have to suspend them from the ceiling. Leg brackets are another 60 bucks and not including shipping. You are looking at around $550. Did you try www.scotslighting.com yet ? He carries slightly blemished tek and aquatinics at a good discount.
The nova extreme's are a lot cheaper also.
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