lighting and sps

bandr1002 · 01/11/2009, 11:01 AM

o.k. i am in the process of the upgrade, as of now i have a 60 gal reef with pc's 2@96 and 2@54 watts. i am going to a 75 gal with a 29 gal fuge. i have been looking into the lights and i am not sure that the following will do what i am wanting.

http://www.aquamartonline.com/01584_1_4_1584.html

i am not wanting MH due to heat, electric bill, and cost of replacement bulbs.

i will primarily be owning LPS, but i may want some SPS as well, will these lights do the trick for the SPS.
does anyone out there own these lights and what do you think of em. they do have individual reflectors, a major plus, and the lunar, also a plus.... any input is greatly appreciated!

dwilly · 01/11/2009, 02:30 PM

I don't think the Nova Extreme has individual reflectors for each bulb, so it wouldn't be a great choice. You may want to check out the Tek fixture (Sunlight supply). I like reefgeek.com, they sell the fixture w/ bulbs so the cost is very competitive.

bandr1002 · 01/11/2009, 03:18 PM

i just checked with the store up in denver that carries the current usa fixture, and they are individual reflectors (current mad the swith). i also checked out the tek that you had mentioned on reefgeek and the price was way more without bulbs.

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...utput_Fixture_(Black)_by_Sunlight_Supply

bulbs sold seperatley

SulfurAcid · 01/11/2009, 03:23 PM

Tek is a nicer fixture overall, much better. You could probably get away with twin 175watt fixtures, placed high above the water.

Up to you.

grigsy · 01/11/2009, 03:37 PM

The problem with the Tek is that there is no fan.

That will greatly reduce the life of your T5 bulb and also effect the PAR from the bulb.

If the Current has a fan, individual bulb reflectors, plus costs less and you get the bulbs with it.... then the Current would be a better choice.

bandr1002 · 01/11/2009, 07:09 PM

going back to the original ??? will 8 t5 bulbs at 54 watts over a 75 gal tank be enough push for the sps (7.30 watts per gallon)

bandr1002 · 01/11/2009, 08:55 PM

bump

ernordstrom · 01/13/2009, 09:21 PM

I have 4 bulbs over my 55 and my SPS thrive. It is on an icecap 660 but with 8 bulbs you can keep anything/anywhere in the tank.
http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/i...view=slideshow

Reefaddict79 · 01/13/2009, 09:44 PM

I have my sps in my tank in the top third of my tank and they are doing really well. The fixture I have is a Nova extreme 4 bulb 48" setup. I have been playing with bulbs lately to see how different things color up.

01/11/2009, 11:01 AM	#1
bandr1002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 200	lighting and sps o.k. i am in the process of the upgrade, as of now i have a 60 gal reef with pc's 2@96 and 2@54 watts. i am going to a 75 gal with a 29 gal fuge. i have been looking into the lights and i am not sure that the following will do what i am wanting. http://www.aquamartonline.com/01584_1_4_1584.html i am not wanting MH due to heat, electric bill, and cost of replacement bulbs. i will primarily be owning LPS, but i may want some SPS as well, will these lights do the trick for the SPS. does anyone out there own these lights and what do you think of em. they do have individual reflectors, a major plus, and the lunar, also a plus.... any input is greatly appreciated!

01/11/2009, 02:30 PM	#2
dwilly Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Palatine, Illinois Posts: 475	I don't think the Nova Extreme has individual reflectors for each bulb, so it wouldn't be a great choice. You may want to check out the Tek fixture (Sunlight supply). I like reefgeek.com, they sell the fixture w/ bulbs so the cost is very competitive. __________________ A little learning is a dangerous thing, but a lot of ignorance is just as bad. Bob Edwards Current Tank Info: 75 gl reef w/ 30 gl sump, Vertex In 100, 6 x 54w T5, 10 gl nano

01/11/2009, 03:18 PM	#3
bandr1002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 200	i just checked with the store up in denver that carries the current usa fixture, and they are individual reflectors (current mad the swith). i also checked out the tek that you had mentioned on reefgeek and the price was way more without bulbs. http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_...utput_Fixture_(Black)_by_Sunlight_Supply bulbs sold seperatley

01/11/2009, 03:23 PM	#4
SulfurAcid Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 120	Tek is a nicer fixture overall, much better. You could probably get away with twin 175watt fixtures, placed high above the water. Up to you.

01/11/2009, 03:37 PM	#5
grigsy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 2,307	The problem with the Tek is that there is no fan. That will greatly reduce the life of your T5 bulb and also effect the PAR from the bulb. If the Current has a fan, individual bulb reflectors, plus costs less and you get the bulbs with it.... then the Current would be a better choice.

01/11/2009, 07:09 PM	#6
bandr1002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 200	going back to the original ??? will 8 t5 bulbs at 54 watts over a 75 gal tank be enough push for the sps (7.30 watts per gallon)

01/11/2009, 08:55 PM	#7
bandr1002 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 200	bump

01/13/2009, 09:21 PM	#8
ernordstrom Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: JAX,FL Posts: 266	I have 4 bulbs over my 55 and my SPS thrive. It is on an icecap 660 but with 8 bulbs you can keep anything/anywhere in the tank. http://s551.photobucket.com/albums/i...view=slideshow

01/13/2009, 09:44 PM	#9
Reefaddict79 Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: texas Posts: 73	I have my sps in my tank in the top third of my tank and they are doing really well. The fixture I have is a Nova extreme 4 bulb 48" setup. I have been playing with bulbs lately to see how different things color up.