Nova extreme t5 fans

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  1. extremeshocks87

    extremeshocks87 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Sorry this is a stupid question. I just got my new nova extreme h.o. 4 lamp with moon lights. Does the fan have to be on all the time that the lights are on or not, because man is baby is loud my girl friend puts up with my remora witch is not to bad to me but she will kill me with this fan always on. Thanks for the help !!!!
     
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  2. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    No, I only run it when the daylight bulbs come on. I don't think it's that loud, it may just be a personal taste thing.
     
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  3. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Hi, the fan is intended, as you may know, to cool the bulbs so the bulb lasts as long as it should and deliver optimal performance. I would say if it bothers her, if there is a time period she won't be there, run the fan at least for that period.
     
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  4. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    keep the lights on and get a new girl lol.....
     
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  5. morau89

    morau89 Fire Shrimp

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    You could try replacing the fan with a quiet one. I had a nova extreme fixture at one point in time and i agree with you that the fan is loud. I would only run it with the daylights on.
     
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  6. extremeshocks87

    extremeshocks87 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Thanks guys i just set the fan on a timer to come on for an hour and off for a half till she forgets about the noise ha ha thanks again.
     
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