Nova extreme pro 6x18w T5HO

blitzburgh<ed · 02/09/2010, 04:17 PM

I was hoping i could get some feedback on this fixture. I have an AP24 nano and want to keep a clam, soft coral and maybe in the future SPS. Would this fixture be suitable. I think i may need to change out the bulbs with some better ones. I currently have the stock lighting (PC's). thanks.

shackscs · 02/09/2010, 07:58 PM

It would be fine and yes, you will need to swap out the bulbs.

Check out the T5 thread for ideas on what color combo to try.

rickh · 02/09/2010, 09:34 PM

It's a nice light.
It's a very nice light for the money.
Unfortunately there are no other bulbs available in this size. R

shackscs · 02/09/2010, 09:36 PM

Did you try www.reefgeek.com?

dixiedog · 02/09/2010, 09:40 PM

rickh is correct.

Personally, I'd get a 4x24 so I could upgrade the bulbs. The increase in PAR would be significant.

Mustang Boy · 02/10/2010, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rickh

It's a nice light.
It's a very nice light for the money.
Unfortunately there are no other bulbs available in this size. R

Quote:

Originally Posted by dixiedog

rickh is correct.

Personally, I'd get a 4x24 so I could upgrade the bulbs. The increase in PAR would be significant.

tada bulbs. they are still only up for presale but they will be shipped as soon as they arrive which will be mid to late march at the latest according to the guys on nanotuners/nanocustoms

blitzburgh<ed · 02/10/2010, 01:49 AM

Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it!

dixiedog · 02/10/2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mustang Boy

tada bulbs. they are still only up for presale but they will be shipped as soon as they arrive which will be mid to late march at the latest according to the guys on nanotuners/nanocustoms

That's great news!! My girlfriend has an 18" fixture; she'll be happy to hear it.

My point still holds, though. This is a huge improvement over Current's bulbs, but still not much of an assortment - and consider the PAR output of those UVL actinics versus ATI's blue plus bulbs.

Just a thought. I'll shut up now.

Mustang Boy · 02/10/2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dixiedog

That's great news!! My girlfriend has an 18" fixture; she'll be happy to hear it.

My point still holds, though. This is a huge improvement over Current's bulbs, but still not much of an assortment - and consider the PAR output of those UVL actinics versus ATI's blue plus bulbs.

Just a thought. I'll shut up now.

the PAR output may not be equal but nanotuners/nanocustoms is working on a retrofit for the NEP20in that will make the NEP a T5VHO fixture and will increase the PAR output of those bulbs hugely seeing as they are VHO bulbs. so this will up the fixture from 108w to 180w which is a huge improvement

02/09/2010, 04:17 PM	#1
blitzburgh<ed Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Moreno Valley Posts: 18	Nova extreme pro 6x18w T5HO I was hoping i could get some feedback on this fixture. I have an AP24 nano and want to keep a clam, soft coral and maybe in the future SPS. Would this fixture be suitable. I think i may need to change out the bulbs with some better ones. I currently have the stock lighting (PC's). thanks.

02/09/2010, 07:58 PM	#2
shackscs Super Premier Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norristown, PA Posts: 849	It would be fine and yes, you will need to swap out the bulbs. Check out the T5 thread for ideas on what color combo to try.

02/09/2010, 09:34 PM	#3
rickh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lost_in_Michigan Posts: 1,306	It's a nice light. It's a very nice light for the money. Unfortunately there are no other bulbs available in this size. R

02/09/2010, 09:36 PM	#4
shackscs Super Premier Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Norristown, PA Posts: 849	Did you try www.reefgeek.com?

02/09/2010, 09:40 PM	#5
dixiedog Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,626	rickh is correct. Personally, I'd get a 4x24 so I could upgrade the bulbs. The increase in PAR would be significant.

02/10/2010, 01:49 AM	#7
blitzburgh<ed Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Moreno Valley Posts: 18	Thanks for the advice. Really appreciate it!