I need new lights

Ok i have a 75g reef tank in the work's . All i need now is a good light fixture. I'm thinking of the new nova extreme SLR Aquarium Lighting for Freshwater and Reef Systems: Nova Extreme Compact SLR T-5 Fixtures

Ok 3 reef's what's your opinion on this light and what can i house under it ? One day i love to have a clam or 2 not sure this light will work for them but i had to ask My tank is 48-18-18 deep

And what about luner light's are thay a must have ?

 

unless you want to go MH's then these are what I'd recommend....

(you can find them that cost less though)

Aquarium Lighting for Reef Systems: Current Nova Extreme Pro Saltwater T-5 Fixtures

lunars are for us, not the inhabitants

 

If you are going to do a fixture, here is my 2nd choice.

My first choice is a Power Module from ATI. Here is a link for it.

If you have a canopy, then get an IceCap retro, 4 bulbs, would be plenty on an IceCap.

Do NOT skimp on your lights! Lights, Flow, Skimmer, in that order are the keys to success in my opinion.

 

its really more about the bulbs your putting in it and how many. i would do a 6 bulb current nova fixture with uvl bulbs, you could keep anything with that,
IMHO.

i like my lunar lights, and i belive my scooters get there fill of pods when the moon lights are on, and all the other fish are asleep. they also have camo that kinda blends them in with the shimmer effect, i wonder if they feed under the moon light in the wild.

 

My recommendations are

Nova Extreme Pro 6x54W
Tek 6X54W
Tek 8x54W

All the choices have individual reflectors and you should, as stated before, get the UVL bulbs.

I have a 90g myself and am getting the Tek 8x54W with UVL. When I had the 75g, I was going to do the same. The 8 bulb unit is probably a little overkill for 75g, but WTH. I was going to do it anyway before it sprang a leak. Get six at the minimum.

If you want to see a pic of the Tek 8x54W on top of a 90g tank (18 inches in width also), check out Iraf's 90g thread.

http://www.3reef.com/forums/show-off-your-fish-tanks/irafs-90g-builld-51504-5.html

The pics are on post #47 on page 5.

 

O.k. dan, before you spend your hard earned money, understanding lighting will be most beneficial. Here is an article;OceanReeFlections Marine and Reef School 101 A little deep at points but worth the schooling.

 

I have been running the Nova Extreme Pro 48" 8x54w unit on my tank now for a couple of weeks and I love it. I def. recommend it

 

Ohhh...NEP does an 8x54W? I was looking for that too. Cool. Thanks JB.

 

Thanks for all info guys think i will look in to the nova extreme pro 6x 54w.
I did find it for like 336$ and free shipping.

 

not a bad price, guess he is giving them away with the free shipping