best lighting for salt water aquariums

[special lighting]

I have the 24 inch nova extreme and i like the light so far. It comes with four plugs so you can use a timer strip. the 48 inch isnt on sale and pretty pricey. I would shop around a bit, that light is bright enough for anything you would want to keep.

48" - 432 watts is what im assuming your looking at.

yes i m lucking at that one is it good

 

[special lighting]

What corals are you wanting to keep?

all kinds

 

[special lighting]

I have the 24 inch nova extreme and i like the light so far. It comes with four plugs so you can use a timer strip. the 48 inch isnt on sale and pretty pricey. I would shop around a bit, that light is bright enough for anything you would want to keep.

48" - 432 watts is what im assuming your looking at.

if i buy that hood with the bulbs where can i find the bulbs when myne run out?

 

[buddha_red]

i saw that F&S had replacement bulbs. so that means you should be able to google and find lower prices on them.

 

[special lighting]

i saw that F&S had replacement bulbs. so that means you should be able to google and find lower prices on them.

F&S?

i meant that when i buy the t-5 lighting and the bulbs run out could i order them from the website?

are they a specific kind of bulb or evry hood uses them?

 

[HoCkEyGmC]

f&s= drsfosterandsmith.com
yes
they might be normal or they might be specific, im unsure just cuz ive never owned one of these fixtures before.

 

[special lighting]

lighting #2

if i have two of a strong lighting will it burn my tank or fish

 

[buddha_red]

Fish & Aquarium Supplies: T-5 HO Fluorescent Tubes

yes they sell replacement bulbs

 

[special lighting]

Fish & Aquarium Supplies: T-5 HO Fluorescent Tubes

yes they sell replacement bulbs

thank you alot but wich one should i use?

 

[buddha_red]

your light will come with bulbs but which light bulb you choose is based on what your doing. Stick with the 10,000K white and the T-5 HO Reef Blue 420nm Actinic

T-5 HO Reef Blue 420nm Actinic Fluorescent Tubes​

T-5 HO Reef White 10000°K Fluorescent Tubes

 

[runninwoof]

yes

 

[Tank2379]

What kind of lighting? T-5, VHO?

 

[special lighting]

What kind of lighting? T-5, VHO?

t-5 T-5 Aquarium Lighting: Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights

 

[special lighting]

is vho better than t5

 

[Tank2379]

If you looking for a good deal for the Nova Extreme I would go with the Nova Extreme Pro

 

[Tank2379]

T-5 is better

 

[special lighting]

which lighting is better Current USA Nova Extreme Pro T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 6X54 Watt, 48 inch
or
T-5 Aquarium Lighting: Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights

 

[Tank2379]

They both are great your getting to more Bulbs with the other that's why it's more, The 6 bulb fixture I believe should be a better fit for Coral growth. But i could be wrong.

 

[special lighting]

They both are great your getting to more Bulbs with the other that's why it's more, The 6 bulb fixture I believe should be a better fit for Coral growth. But i could be wrong.

wich one sustains more corals?
6bulb
8bulb

 

[Tank2379]

Both. Just pick one and go with it. Higher wattage is better IMO, but rule of Thumb in most cases 4-6 watts per gallon. So whatever how many gallon your tank is, times that by 4 or 6 and choose from there.