Nova Extreme T5 48" 8x54W model 1123

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by pgreef, Dec 12, 2008.

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  1. JohnnyBoy

    JohnnyBoy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Nope......always keep them. Use them as replacements;D
     
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  2. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    most deffinately, you never know if a bulb is going to go and you will need a backup. current bulbs arent the best but their not the worst!
     
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  3. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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  4. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Probably the best you can buy IMO. I love the TEK. Once my wife gives me the go-ahead.....I am getting it.

    I would do the 6x54W pro over the 8x54W regular in a heartbeat. Especially with a 72g. More than enough.

    UVL bulbs rock. They really made the T5s comparable to MH in a lot of cases. Not every case, but in your situation.....yes.
     
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  5. Dr.Fragenstein

    Dr.Fragenstein Panda Puffer

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    Gman bulbs will last you a good year and a half maybe more depending on cooling, the ATIs last fairly long as well. I agree with the Tek, much better choice, even if you get less bulbs the SLR will make up for it.

    Good luck
     
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  6. longballz84

    longballz84 Spaghetti Worm

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    i have the six bulb nova, and it has the individual reflectors...with your size tank, i believe theres nothing you couldnt keep with the 6 bulb, that you wouldnt be able to keep with the eight....IMO
     
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  7. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    Thanks for all the good info. I'll probably go with the 6x54. The only downside is that it doesn't have the lunar leds. The fixture I have now has them and I always like to look in the tank before going to bed. I guess I'll have to buy some separate ones.
     
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