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Unread 03/29/2007, 05:02 PM   #1
TonyOrlando
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Which lighting should I buy? 3 choices!!

I have had my 72 gallon set up for 6 months now. I currently have some leathers, shrooms, and lps. I am going to upgrade my lighting from my 4x65 watt pc's. Im deciding on T5s only. Im down to deciding between 3 types and im not really sure what the difference is between them and was hoping someone can lead me in the right direction. I want to get that really shimmering look that i see on many very nice tanks, both with the actinics and while both are on. These are the 3 that im deciding on:

1. HL 48" 8 Lamp T5 HO Fixture (65watt)
2. 48" 6 or 8 Lamp Tek Light T5 -Sunlight Supply (65watt)
3. Nova Extreme HO light fixture 8x54watt-4Lunar-48"

Thank You all for your feedback in advance!!!


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Unread 03/29/2007, 06:18 PM   #2
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get an aquactinics 5 bulb t5 unit or a solar flare six bulb unit, either one is better than the ones listed above (far better for the solar flare)
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Unread 03/31/2007, 01:20 AM   #3
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Re: Which lighting should I buy? 3 choices!!

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Originally posted by TonyOrlando
I have had my 72 gallon set up for 6 months now. I currently have some leathers, shrooms, and lps. I am going to upgrade my lighting from my 4x65 watt pc's. Im deciding on T5s only. Im down to deciding between 3 types and im not really sure what the difference is between them and was hoping someone can lead me in the right direction. I want to get that really shimmering look that i see on many very nice tanks, both with the actinics and while both are on. These are the 3 that im deciding on:

1. HL 48" 8 Lamp T5 HO Fixture (65watt)
2. 48" 6 or 8 Lamp Tek Light T5 -Sunlight Supply (65watt)
3. Nova Extreme HO light fixture 8x54watt-4Lunar-48"

Thank You all for your feedback in advance!!!
Have u considered MH for that shimmering effect?

Also lower replacement costs when it comes to the bulbs.

HTH,
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