chrisfowler99 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 48" 75 gallon tank. Nova Extreme 8x54w (4x daylight 10k, 4x actinic 460nm) 432 watts total, plus 8 lunar lights: $450ish Nova Extreme Pro 6x54w (3x daylight 10k, 3x actinic 460nm) 324 watts total: $450ish - better cooling - better (individual) reflectors? Tek 6x54w (without bulbs) 324 watts total: $390ish + $60ish for legs = $450ish $450ish is the high end of what I'd like to pay. I'd much rather find something used, but looking around that doesn't seem too common. What others are worth considering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 I saw a used Nova Extreme 8 X 54W plus 10 bulbs at Aquatek for $280 Monday. I don't know if it is still there or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Aquactinics TX5. It is 5 bulb. Cooling fan, individual reflectors, better output than any of the above, will sit right on top of the tank without heating the water, comes with mounting brackets, but risers are available. $462 from DIYreef.com. I've got the 36" version and love it. There is always the ATI powermodule for the utmost in cool though. A 4 bulb unit is $499 at reefgeek.com. They have 6,8,10 bulb models too but they are a bit more. Aquactinic or ATI are the two best T5 fixtures out there. The Extreme Pro gets good reviews and the numbers are on par(no pun intended) with the TEK. You'd want to change the bulbs out of either of the Nova units for best performance(IMO.) My $.02. Forgot to add: check the used section on RC if you haven't already. Also, what do you want to keep? If sps/clams/anemone then get the TX5 or Powermodule(IMO.) Edited February 12, 2009 by Robb in Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo's aquarium services Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 its gone i bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) Aquactinics TX5. It is 5 bulb. Cooling fan, individual reflectors, better output than any of the above, will sit right on top of the tank without heating the water, comes with mounting brackets, but risers are available. $462 from DIYreef.com. I've got the 36" version and love it. I'm going to have to look into that one. There is always the ATI powermodule for the utmost in cool though. A 4 bulb unit is $499 at reefgeek.com. They have 6,8,10 bulb models too but they are a bit more. The price is crazy on those. They do sound great, though. There's the other ATI model that sounds pretty much impossible to get right now that's supposed to be much nicer on price...but, again, impossible to get. edit: The ATI SunPower Aquactinic or ATI are the two best T5 fixtures out there. The Extreme Pro gets good reviews and the numbers are on par(no pun intended) with the TEK. You'd want to change the bulbs out of either of the Nova units for best performance(IMO.)My $.02. Forgot to add: check the used section on RC if you haven't already. Also, what do you want to keep? If sps/clams/anemone then get the TX5 or Powermodule(IMO.) I've been all over the used section on RC...I refresh often just to see if I can catch someone selling. Edited February 12, 2009 by chrisfowler99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 There is a pic or two in my gallery where you can see it on my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 There is a pic or two in my gallery where you can see it on my tank. which? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 TX5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 TX5 What bulb setup are you running? I love the lighting in that first pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 All ATI bulbs, Front: blue special blue + procolor blue + blue special Someone on RC has 2 for sale : http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...hreadid=1571521 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisfowler99 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 How the hell did I miss that?!? Emailing that dude now. Of course...wonder how much shipping is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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