Need lighting think I have chosen feed back please

[Drewbie]

http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA...luxeseries484x65wwith434wbluemoonglowledlamps

I am a bit priced capped and cant go any higher then this

How is this for a reef I have that at 3.46 per gallon of light...

 

[Drewbie]

or would this be better?

http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA...currentnovaextremehighoutputfixture4x54watt48

 

[roka64]

Personally I like the Novas better, with the exception of the flimsy legs. If you can save up, go for the nova extreme pro (I bought mine new off e-bay), it has better legs, individual reflectors (not parabolic).

 

[thincat]

Check this site out...

T5-HO Light

 

[Branew]

Check eBay...

I was able to pick this light up for $430 shipped. It was refurbished but it did come from Current USA is great condition, couldn't tell it wasn't brand new.

Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 48" 2x150 W 10K HQI Model # 1072B - eBay (item 280326882271 end time Apr-01-09 20:57:11 PDT)

Here is what they are charging normally...
Current USA Outer Orbit HQI + T5 HO + Lunar Light Fixture

 

[Drewbie]

Family already has given the big al giftcards and no other real money

so its really big als or no lights

 

[thincat]

then Big Al's it is!!!!!!!!!!

 

[gooyferret]

Thats too bad you couldnt have gone to hellolights.com

 

[Drewbie]

Thanks everyone for all the alternative choices etc.

Since I am stuck with Big Als is anyone able to help with the choices I listed?

What one is better?

What would be the limitations if any for growing corals with those lights.

 

[Ziggy953]

I would go with the T5 over the PC. T5s have better penetration, the bulbs last longer and don't get quite as hot as the PCs.

 

[melosu58]

I agree with Allen. T5`s are better.

 

[HoCkEyGmC]

Aquarium Lighting for Freshwater and Reef Systems: Nova Extreme Compact SLR T-5 Fixtures good light at a good price. individual reflectors, fans. legs are fine. t5. fan is kinda loud though.

 

[Drewbie]

I went with the Nova extreme 8 x 54 watts w/ lunar lights

bit of a upgrade but I love it..

new full tank shot is on my profile with the new light.

Tank looks alot better thanks for the advice

 

[thincat]

That's going to do you well. Great choice...

 

[Ziggy953]

Excellent choice!