westwind77
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So, I finally have made the choice to replace my light (was good for the old tank, but not the new one) The choices are...... (Drum roll please)
1) Aqualight Elite Metal Halide/Compact Fluorescent Fixture
Outstanding combination metal halide and compact fluorescent fixture comes complete for quick "plug and play" installation. Includes 10000°K
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in mogul base metal halide bulbs with remote magnetic ballasts and Actinic 03 Blue compact fluorescents with internal electronic ballasts. Independent on/off switches allow timer operation to simulate dawn to dusk lighting. Attractive anodized black aluminum housing features ventilation grills and built-in cooling fan to reduce heat build-up for optimum performance. Tempered-glass lens cover protects bulbs and highly polished reflector makes aquarium illumination even brighter. Removable suspension brackets and mounting legs included for dual mounting options. 15-1/4" x 6" high.
OR
2) Current Nova Extreme Pro Saltwater T-5 Fixture
Rethink T-5 fixtures with the Nova Extreme Pro. These professional T-5 fixtures boast high light output that measure up to metal halide fixtures but with reduced heat and energy consumption. SlimPaq T-5 fluorescent lamps are optimized with individually contoured reflectors to direct useable light into your aquarium. Sleek aluminum housing combined with two cooling fans and highly efficient electronic ballasts dramatically reduce heat while maximizing light output. Nova Extreme Pro T-5 Fixtures include 10,000°K SlimPaq and 460 nm actinic SlimPaq T-5 lamps. Features independent controls for dawn/dusk applications, splash lens and docking mounts. Measures 12" x 4-1/4" high.
It would be going on the 110g, 30" deep. There is only a $10 difference between the 2 systems! Both of them would be the 48" length models. So I guess which one will give me the most bang for my buck as they say? I am in the middle and need some help tipping one way or the other so I can place the order.
Thanks!!!!
1) Aqualight Elite Metal Halide/Compact Fluorescent Fixture
Outstanding combination metal halide and compact fluorescent fixture comes complete for quick "plug and play" installation. Includes 10000°K
[hr]
in mogul base metal halide bulbs with remote magnetic ballasts and Actinic 03 Blue compact fluorescents with internal electronic ballasts. Independent on/off switches allow timer operation to simulate dawn to dusk lighting. Attractive anodized black aluminum housing features ventilation grills and built-in cooling fan to reduce heat build-up for optimum performance. Tempered-glass lens cover protects bulbs and highly polished reflector makes aquarium illumination even brighter. Removable suspension brackets and mounting legs included for dual mounting options. 15-1/4" x 6" high.
OR
2) Current Nova Extreme Pro Saltwater T-5 Fixture
Rethink T-5 fixtures with the Nova Extreme Pro. These professional T-5 fixtures boast high light output that measure up to metal halide fixtures but with reduced heat and energy consumption. SlimPaq T-5 fluorescent lamps are optimized with individually contoured reflectors to direct useable light into your aquarium. Sleek aluminum housing combined with two cooling fans and highly efficient electronic ballasts dramatically reduce heat while maximizing light output. Nova Extreme Pro T-5 Fixtures include 10,000°K SlimPaq and 460 nm actinic SlimPaq T-5 lamps. Features independent controls for dawn/dusk applications, splash lens and docking mounts. Measures 12" x 4-1/4" high.
It would be going on the 110g, 30" deep. There is only a $10 difference between the 2 systems! Both of them would be the 48" length models. So I guess which one will give me the most bang for my buck as they say? I am in the middle and need some help tipping one way or the other so I can place the order.
Thanks!!!!
