Is this a geed price for a Nova Extreme T-5 Fixture?

coral keeper

coral keeper

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Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures
* Affordable T-5 light fixture for fish-only aquariums
* Available in freshwater and saltwater systems for the ultimate in aquarium lighting
* Space-saving design comes with adjustable docking mounts to fit your aquarium
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High output T-5 brilliance at a budget-friendly price. Twin tube Nova Extreme light fixtures utilize high-performance SlimPaq T-5 fluorescent lamps for maximum lumen per watt output. Smart, energy-efficient, and space-saving light fixtures are a great choice for fresh or saltwater aquariums. Nova Extreme T-5 fixtures feature a finely tuned electronic ballast, parabolic reflector, protective splash lens, and 1-3 ft power cord. Adjustable sliding aquarium mount ensures a secure fit over your aquarium. 4-1/4" x 1-1/2" high. Pro Model
Freshwater Nova Extreme Fixtures include: One SlimPaq 10,000°K and one SlimPaq Freshwater bulb.
Saltwater Nova Extreme Fixtures include: One SlimPaq 10,000°K and one SlimPaq 460 nm actinic bulb.
Saltwater Nova Extreme Pro Fixtures include: 3 SlimPaq 10,000°K and 3 SlimPaq 460 nm actinic bulbs for Pro 36" and Pro 48"; 6 SlimPaq 10,000°K and 6 SlimPaq 460 nm actinic blubs for Pro 72".
Nova Extreme Saltwater
Model Total Watts T-5 Bulbs
18" 40 watts 1-20 W 10,000°K 1-20 W 460 nm actinic
Is this good for a 8 gallon Oceanic bio cube? Only 2.5 inches of the fixture will be sticking out on both sides of the tank. The bio cube is 13 inches wide. What do you think? Should I get it? It is time to change the PC bulbs on it all ready and was wondering if I should just get this Nova Extreme T-5 fixture instead of replacing the PC bulbs? Oh, yeah the price for the Nova Extreme Saltwater T-5 18" 40 watts 1-20 W 10,000°K 1-20 W 460 nm actinic is for $50.39 Its on sale right now. It used to cost $62.99
 
coral keeper

coral keeper

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Originally Posted by mfp1016
Yes, 50 is a good price. Also, the fixture is 36 watts not 40watts.
Ok. But it said its 40 watts.
 
howardj

howardj

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Yes, It is actually 36w
Internet says that it is 40w
magazine - 20w
It is two 18w, one 10k daylight, one 460 actinic
I just got mine about 2 weeks ago, I love it.
Get it
 
coral keeper

coral keeper

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Originally Posted by jtrzerocool
i am not sure about t-5's but i think that you should replace the bulbs every 9-12 months
You have to replace T-5 bulbs every 9-12 months?! I thought it was like every 2 years.
 
coral keeper

coral keeper

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Originally Posted by jtrzerocool
like i said...i am not sure about t-5's...i have MH and replace them every 9-12 months...
Oh, ok.
 
nycbob

nycbob

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mh, depending on the brand, needs replacement very 6-8 months. t5, 12-15 months. u dont wanna wait for the corals to decline b4 changing.
 
ibew

ibew

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Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
You have to replace T-5 bulbs every 9-12 months?! I thought it was like every 2 years.
a T5 lamp will last 18 months to 2 years. overdriven T5s will last 9 months to a year
 
ibew

ibew

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Originally Posted by nycbob
mh, depending on the brand, needs replacement very 6-8 months. t5, 12-15 months. u dont wanna wait for the corals to decline b4 changing.
I agree I change my daylights out before the earliest time but run actnics to there max
 
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