NOVA T-5 fire hazard?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by fishluver, Jun 15, 2009.

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  1. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    I was debating on what T-5 light to get. the LFS said that the novas are fire hazards so he recommended the aquatic life. Is this true that they catch on fire. So we just ordered the aquatic life. Does anyone have these or heard of them lighting on fire?:-/
     
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  2. z.vernon

    z.vernon Bristle Worm

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    i have the nova t-5's never had any problem with them...
     
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  3. madlarkin

    madlarkin Peppermint Shrimp

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    I'm going to chance a(cynical) guess...Do they only carry the Aquatic Life and not the Nova?
     
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  4. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    How many bulbs.
     
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  5. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    If you do get a Nova I would suggest the Extreme Pro as the other's do not have individual reflector's and it is very important that you get them with the individual reflector's....If you want name brand spend a bit more and get Tek....Or even better get an ATI....If your wallet can handle it.....If money is tight the Extreme Pro would be the best way to go...Good Luck in making your mind up on it....
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  6. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    SOrry did not read the light's have already been purchased....
    Danny
     
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  7. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    Yea they still havent came in yet. our original decision was the nova but we got the aquatic life.
     
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  8. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    i have the nova, my house has not burned down yet? fixture is all metal maybe the splash guard would melt?
     
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  9. fishluver

    fishluver Sea Dragon

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    Does yours have legs to support it?
     
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  10. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    yes they come with legs
     
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