Rate this T5 Fixture.

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Travis45, Jan 9, 2011.

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  1. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Kevin3884 Tassled File Fish

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    IceCap made great products....but the key word there is made...they recently went out of business :( That would be my only draw back on IceCap.....I do however have 2 of their 660 ballasts on my 265G..
     
  4. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Hmmm thats interesting, I really like the price on that fixture but don't know if its worth switching out my old fixture for.
     
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    I don't see why it would be worth the money to leave the lights you already have. I'd spend the $ one new bulbs when the time came.
     
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    I've been looking to eventually upgrade my fixture. I know Icecap products are pretty decent and thought this might be the time to upgrade. I am already running top of the line bulbs in my fixture right now and I have heard/read that the Nova Extremes are a mid level quality fixture, not the best/not the worst.
     
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    You have a fixture that is working perfectly as is. If you went to a top of the line fixture, i.e. ATI, you would want to get a 4 bulb unit. Stay with what is working and only replace when it is failing.
     
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  9. Travis45

    Travis45 Scooter Blennie

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    Thats true, the old saying "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" I think thats how it went.....