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05-18-2008, 07:28 PM
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 William1 READ This and others to .... i am confused  the Current Nova Extreme Pro looks really good and its 234 watts look at it on Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro Saltwater T-5 Fixtures and i no i can find it cheaper online but the Tek Light on http://www.reefgeek.com/product/36_i...unlight_Supply looks a little to expensive in the end with also adding the stand i mean overall in you opinion is the Current nova extreme pro worth it in the end ???? and does it come with the light bulbs cause i cant tell .. also in an estimate how much do you think a bulb change would cost changing all 6 of the Nova lights after like 6 months ??? BECAUSE I REALLY NEED TO DECIDE ALREADY
__________________ 40 gallon Reef- One Yellow Wrasse, 3 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one hammer coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one orange mushroom frag, purple glove xenia, Tan xienia, green star polyps, one Cynarina coral, one kenya tree coral, one Fox coarl, and one button polyp rock.  |
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05-18-2008, 07:59 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... Personal opinion here.I've never myself owned either one.I have freinds that do .From what I've observed(this is my own personal opinion)I like the Tek better.It seems to be better built,and it has "true" individual reflectors.The Current is nice too,for the price its awesome.Both had good growth but their setups were different. |
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05-18-2008, 08:29 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... yea but if they give the same growth then id go with the cheaper one ????? but also id like to keep the fixture i get to use on another tank if i ever upgrade .. so thats why am confused ????
__________________ 40 gallon Reef- One Yellow Wrasse, 3 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one hammer coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one orange mushroom frag, purple glove xenia, Tan xienia, green star polyps, one Cynarina coral, one kenya tree coral, one Fox coarl, and one button polyp rock. |
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05-18-2008, 08:39 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... They had the same growth but with different setups.There are so many other factors that are tied in.I would say if you have the $ go tek.If not,the current is good bang for your $.If William1's tank doesn't scream go Tek I don't what will convince you! |
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05-18-2008, 11:29 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... Thanks I love my light.... |
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05-19-2008, 01:26 AM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... Where's Dale when you need him ??? |
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05-19-2008, 09:27 AM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... I really like my tek light the growth I get from the bulb selection is super.. I added some sps last month and they are already encrusting the epoxy I used to place them in the tank.. The versitility of the bulbs can leave for a great coloration combinations. If the other light is a little cheaper same amout of bulbs and the same wattage go for it... I just know there are a few people using the tek light so I thought if its working out for other reefers then it will work for me to. I talked with a couple other people before who had one before making my choice... If I had extra money for a chiller I would add 2 MH of coarse. I have them here already just didnt use them two 400 watt MH. I just didnt know to many people using the other light... |
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05-19-2008, 01:11 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... I gave you the link in one of your other threads that found the Tek light with 6 bulbs included for $389. Yes, you still need to buy the stand legs and an acrylic cover if needed and William gave me a link to Reef tank lighting that saved you another $30 on these two accessories. I am in the same boat about picking out a new light but I would go with an 8 bulb unit. I have never seen a tank with t5's in person. So that's why I am draggin my feet. Try searching the cost of bulbs yourself. It depends on what brand you want. I have seen them as cheap as $15 on the web to $30 a bulb. Good luck. |
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05-19-2008, 01:51 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... wow thanks ill try to gather all the links of the t5 and add up the cost but the nova pro iv found really cheap MUCH cheaper then the tf
__________________ 40 gallon Reef- One Yellow Wrasse, 3 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one hammer coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one orange mushroom frag, purple glove xenia, Tan xienia, green star polyps, one Cynarina coral, one kenya tree coral, one Fox coarl, and one button polyp rock. |
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05-19-2008, 02:04 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... what you said about the stand legs and acrylic cover and Williams link saving another $30 i cant find it on http://www.reeftanklighting.com/shop...Power+Supplies i think youd have to buy the light from them to get the other 2 things cheaper cause i cant find it alone to order separate and the other website you were talking about was this Sunlight Supply
__________________ 40 gallon Reef- One Yellow Wrasse, 3 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one hammer coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one orange mushroom frag, purple glove xenia, Tan xienia, green star polyps, one Cynarina coral, one kenya tree coral, one Fox coarl, and one button polyp rock. |
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05-19-2008, 02:09 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... I am sure that you can order them separately. Just call the guy, he was very nice. What did you find the Nova Pro for? |
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05-19-2008, 05:11 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... i found it for $319 and you see if i get this i dont have to buy the stand and lens so its alot cheaper i found it at 36" 6x39W Nova Extreme PRO T5HO 3x10k/3x460nm Actinics by Current USA* - AquaCave read some reviews here 36 inch Current USA 6x39W Nova Extreme Pro T5HO 3-10k/3-460nm Actinics (36in Units ) ok so now tell me you opinion ....
__________________ 40 gallon Reef- One Yellow Wrasse, 3 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one hammer coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one orange mushroom frag, purple glove xenia, Tan xienia, green star polyps, one Cynarina coral, one kenya tree coral, one Fox coarl, and one button polyp rock. |
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05-20-2008, 02:25 PM
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| Re: William1 READ This and others to .... i found it for $319 and you see if i get this i dont have to buy the stand and lens so its alot cheaper i found it at 36" 6x39W Nova Extreme PRO T5HO 3x10k/3x460nm Actinics by Current USA* - AquaCave read some reviews here 36 inch Current USA 6x39W Nova Extreme Pro T5HO 3-10k/3-460nm Actinics (36in Units ) ok so now tell me you opinion .... __________________
__________________ 40 gallon Reef- One Yellow Wrasse, 3 Chromis, Hermits, Snails, one Sand Sifting Tiger Starfish, one fighting conch, and Corals- one hammer coral, one Green striped and purple mushroom rock, one orange mushroom frag, purple glove xenia, Tan xienia, green star polyps, one Cynarina coral, one kenya tree coral, one Fox coarl, and one button polyp rock. |
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