Help Nova Extreme Pro or Outer Orbit

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  1. Mastro

    Mastro Plankton

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    I need help making a decision. I am in between which one I should get. I have a 55 gal tank w/65 lbs of live rock. I am new to this and set up the tank 2 months ago. I don't know what type of corals I will want in the future. Is the Outer Orbit worth $300 more. The only thing I don't like is that the extreme pro does not have moon or night lighting. Any opinions would help!
     
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  2. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    I've never heard of the Outer Orbit. However, the Nova Extreme Pro is well tested and proven to be a fantastic light. You can keep any coral you want under one if it is a big enough fixture for the setup and even clams. Tally up a vote for the Nova Extreme Pro.
     
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    I would personally go with the outer orbit..that is what I have on my tank and love it. But wanted to make sure I am not missing something....isnt nova extreme pro T5HO? Outer Orbit is MH. So you would have to decide if you want to go the MH route...which would mean a chiller...but EVERY coral can be grown under outer orbit

    My tank is 6feet long, so I have 2 36" Outer Orbits 250 W over my tank...I wanted to have 4 MH versus just the 3 that came with the 72inch model
     
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  4. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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  5. rodcpierce

    rodcpierce Ritteri Anemone

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    outer orbit is what I just ordered. Its got the best of both worlds in my eyes. T5HO and MH
     
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  6. Vancop

    Vancop Skunk Shrimp

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    I have the Nova Extreme and so far luv it ....but I dont have corals yet. I bought the dual R2 moon lights for 50.00 and installed them myself. was a snap..and i've heard the installed ones from Current are not all that great anyway. Don't let the Moon light sway your decision...it's more for looks then anything.

    good luck
     
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  7. botie

    botie Feather Duster

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    i have both i have the outer orbit on a 75 and the nova exteme pro on a 40 breeder hands down the nova pro is the way to go i got better color out of the pro i have alot of chalices and sps in the 40 and they are doing very well
     
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  8. Mastro

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    Thanks everyone. I picked up yhe extreme pro today. Mostly for the fact that I couldn't justify the extra 300 plus most likely a chiller.
     
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  9. Bogie

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    How much was it? You got the 4 x 54 watt T5 then, right?
     
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  10. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Can you grow easy SPS under 4x54 watt t5?
     
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