nova t5 fixtures

greatgman · 02/24/2006, 08:03 PM

can ne1 tell me how many nova t5 slimpac lights i would need for a 90 gallon?
the tubes are no so they are a bit brighter than a standard
40 watt t8 or t12
watts per tube is 28
im thinking 4- 6
i have a few softie frags and 1 acropora frag

my current setup is 2 odno 36" shoplights (2 actnic and 2 10k)
bulbs are getting old

thanks

greatgman · 02/24/2006, 08:21 PM

i am also looking for the nova extreme t5ho slimpaqs but not in a fixture
individual slimpaqs
does ne1 know where i can get these
if i do get the extremes would the 4 x 54w or the 8 x 54 w be suitable for my setup (i know the 8 bulb setup would probably be overkill)

Ludwigia73 · 02/25/2006, 08:57 AM

Go High Output, and get the individual icecap reflectors, and 5 or 6 should do well for you. Softies would probably do well with 6 normal output, but don't expect phenomenal growth. Also, spectrum will play a big part in color/growth.

02/24/2006, 08:03 PM	#1
greatgman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181	nova t5 fixtures can ne1 tell me how many nova t5 slimpac lights i would need for a 90 gallon? the tubes are no so they are a bit brighter than a standard 40 watt t8 or t12 watts per tube is 28 im thinking 4- 6 i have a few softie frags and 1 acropora frag my current setup is 2 odno 36" shoplights (2 actnic and 2 10k) bulbs are getting old thanks

02/25/2006, 08:57 AM	#3
Ludwigia73 Reef Reef Reef Reef Reef Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Davie, FL Posts: 4,841	Go High Output, and get the individual icecap reflectors, and 5 or 6 should do well for you. Softies would probably do well with 6 normal output, but don't expect phenomenal growth. Also, spectrum will play a big part in color/growth. __________________ 14" cube (12 gal), LED's Current Tank Info: 125 gallon with 40 gallon sump, LED's

02/24/2006, 08:21 PM	#2
greatgman Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 181	i am also looking for the nova extreme t5ho slimpaqs but not in a fixture individual slimpaqs does ne1 know where i can get these if i do get the extremes would the 4 x 54w or the 8 x 54 w be suitable for my setup (i know the 8 bulb setup would probably be overkill)