Current-USA's Nova or Orbit??

[b-baby80]

I've had my mind set on the Nova but the Orbit seems to be a much better light set up.I like the dual bulbs.It cost a little more and the bulbs cost a bit more to replace but it just seems a lot better.
Whats everyones opinions??
How often do these bulbs need replacing?
How are their reflectors comparativly?
Nova Extreme
48"
2x54 watt Daylight 10,000k
2x54 watt Actinic 460nm
4 White Lunar lights
Independent control
Fan
216 total watts
Orbit
48"
2x65 watt Dual Daylight 6,700k/10,000k
2x65 watt Dual Actinic 420nm/460nm
4 White lunar lights
Independent control
fan
260 total watts

 

[nycbob]

go with the nova t-5 if these r ur only 2 choices. the quality of light off the t5 is much better. u will be able to keep softies and lps. sps, u will hv to keep at top half of tank. how big is ur tank?

 

[b-baby80]

Sorry i fixed it

 

[b-baby80]

No one has experience with these lights?

 

[chilwil84]

dont bother with the pc setup if you are going for current brand fixture get the nova with the t5 setup the bulbs last twice as long use less electric for coverage and will allow you to have more types of coral in ur tank

 

[nycbob]

i had the nova 4x54w for awhile. i kept everything except clams. the sps i put top half of tank. i now hv the 8x54w version.

 

[rykna]

I have the Orbit, it's a great combo fixture, my flower pots grew like crazy

The only draw back is the bulbs are sooooooooooo stinking expesive.