72g Bowfront - New light - Aquatic Life T5 HO 48 in.

[bridge3196]

I have a 72g bowfront. Looking to replace my lighting. Does anyone have any feedback on the Aquatic Life T5 HO Aquarium Lighting System - 4 T5 HO and 4 Lunar - 48 in.?
Many thanks!
MD

 

[wangotango]

Never heard of that brand...
IMO to keep whatever you wanted, you're going to want at least 6-8 individually reflected bulbs.
-Justin

 

[bridge3196]

Thanks for your reply. Is there a particular brand/model you would recommend? I want to try and keep it under $375 if possible.
Thanks in advance.

 

[coral head]

Originally Posted by bridge3196
http:///forum/post/2920475
Thanks for your reply. Is there a particular brand/model you would recommend? I want to try and keep it under $375 if possible.
Thanks in advance.

You can get a 36" 6 bulb Nova Extreme Pro T5 HO by current for under $300; a 48" for about $350.

 

[bruzer37]

why not try a tek light?? you may be able to get a 6-8 bulb??
Sunlight Supply 48" Tek Light T5 Fixture - 8-Bulb, 8 x 54W

 

[lkgrenegade22]

An 8 bulb T5 will have to be suspended above the tank...I think the 6X54 Nova Extreme Pro will be a better fit. However...I have a 72G bowfront and have been looking at new lights for a MONTH and have still yet to pull the trigger on anything yet so I'm joing this thread too.

 

[aquaguy24]

the nova pro comes bulbs included with the price..the tek light does not come with bulbs..so u have to factor that into the price...but T5 bulbs aern't expensive anyways..

 

[lkgrenegade22]

How many switches and fans are on the Nova Extreme Pro?
Does anybody have pictures of it sitting on top of a 72 Bow?

 

[bridge3196]

I haven't pulled the trigger yet either and can't seem to find the right fit. I have a canopy on top, so it can't be suspended. Most of the lights I've seen vent from the side, so if I go with a 48" then the canopy will restrict the ventilation.

 

[lkgrenegade22]

Yeah maybe someone can post some pictures of the lights on their 72's....

 

[bridge3196]

Fingers are crossed.

 

[lkgrenegade22]

I'm still waiting too...

 

[toosalty]

Heres a pic of my lighting on my 72 bow, but its a retro kit I put together. It also has moonlights installed as well. As you can see I can still use my canopy with the nova extreme you cannot. It cost me about $500.

 

[bridge3196]

Thanks for the pics! Guess I'll have to research putting a retro kit together. How did you do it?

 

[toosalty]

Just look for websites that sell retro kits. I cant name any here, but look around youll find it.

 

[lkgrenegade22]

There is a thread in the photography section of this site with some 72G bowfront lighting pics.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/347559/people-with-48-nova-extreme-pros-please-post-your-tank-pictures#post_2926589