To upgrade or not??

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by TomZoo, Aug 21, 2006.

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  1. TomZoo

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    Hey guys got a question for you. i currently have 2 pc fixtures, one is a 36in 110watt and a 24in 130 watt fixture. I was thinking about the nova extreme t5 ho's any suggestions??
     
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  3. TomZoo

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    Oh and they are made by current-usa...are these any good?????
     
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    imo no since they have only 1 reflector they loos about half there light, i would really recomend tek from sunlight supply. the best ive ever had, but if u want retros than icecap would be best....what size tank do u have and what do u want to keep?
     
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    i have a 40 breeder tank...after upgrade looking to keep hammers brain fungia and 2 bubble tip anenomes, right now i have toadstool leather star polyps button polyps and shrooms....I looked at a site Bruce sent me and i think im going to go with the 36" 6 bulb tek lights...... what do you think i could keep with those lights???
     
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    the best u can keep anything with that much light, even at the sand bed
     
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    Good choice on the tek's
     
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    what is a good combination of bulbs and what brand of bulbs are better or is there even a difference in manufacture??? so many questions....they really do make it a lil tough to decide though :(
     
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