Looking for a good light for my Dad

1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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ok my father has a 90g tank that he would like to get some corals in. mostly zoa's and some mushrooms. i have looked at many different typs of lights and i dont want ot buy anthing to expensive or anything that is to cheap.
i have found a few types of lights but not sure witch to get him:
48" Current USA 6x54W Nova Extreme Pro T5 HO Fixture--$380.00(to much)

48" Current USA SunDial T5 HO 4x54W w/ Timers & LED-- $299.00( a little high)

48" Current USA Nova Extreme 4x54W T5 HO with 4 Lunar Lights- $240.00(getting better)

48" 2x130W Current USA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture--$180.00
48" 4x130W Current USA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture--$385.00
48" 4x65 Watt Current USA PowerCompact Dual Satellite Fixture--$240.00
48" 2x65 Watt Current USA PowerCompact Single Satellite Fixture--$125.00
those are the only ones i found on a site i was looking at.
thank you for any help that you give
 
bizzmoneyb

bizzmoneyb

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if you just want to keep zoos and shrooms PC's will do the job. not very powerful though. im sure you'll get bit by the coral bug and want to add more in the future, in which case you'll need something better.
I would go with the 48" Nova Extreme Pro 6-bulb. Its around $350 new. But then your all set for just about anything in the future. I've found the hard way in this hobby to just bite the bullet and get the best stuff you can, it will save you in the long run.
I have a Coralife 48" 260 watt PC im looking to sell for pretty cheap.
PM if you might be interested.
 
doodle1900

doodle1900

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Maybe you aren't looking for a used light, but - I have a
48" Aqualight Pro, 2x 150W HQI + 2x 96W Actinic + 3 Blue Moonlight LEDs.
bulbs are 6 months old - perfect condition.
shoot me an email if interested -I use this on my 90 now. I'm giving up saltwater for fresh for a few years.
I live in Plainfield, Illinois - close to you.
rjkolden@comcast.net
 
phils29bcinwa

phils29bcinwa

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Icecap 660 Ballast, endcaps, and t5 bulbs. This would work great if your dad has a canopy over his tank, if not you will have to spend the extra money and get a fixture.
 
1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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he dosent have a canopy and i dont really think he wasnts one. i am really looking at getting him a new one just because it will be a christmas gift and i wont have to worry to much about the light not working and such. i am gonna have to give this some thought to figure out what i should get him.
thank you
48" Current USA Nova Extreme 4x54W T5 HO with 4 Lunar Lights- $240.00(getting better)
this is the one i am looking at right now. what kind of corals can this light support so i know what to tell him.
 
forsfed50

forsfed50

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If this is the 432 total watts I even have a crocea clam. He
is mid way up the rocks though. All my coral are doing fine.
 
unleashed

unleashed

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Originally Posted by 1990jpyj
http:///forum/post/2832833
how would i know how many watts it is?
i would really like to buy new not a used one.
your basically adding all bulb wattage together. 4 bulbs at 96w x 4 =384w add MH 2x 150=300w totaling 684 w.
if your going to go with new I'd go with 250 HQI mh then you can keep almost anything.... do alot of price comparing before ordering for warrentee etc.. if going auction sites for purchasing one be forewarned these may be refurbished not new .but good new lighting isnt cheep but you will get what you pay for
 
mr_x

mr_x

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the nova extreme pro will allow you to keep anything also. and 250 watt halides will allow you to keep ANYTHING. no limitations.
for zoos and shrooms, go with the nova extreme 4 x 54. it will do the job for you.
 
forsfed50

forsfed50

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The 432 total consists of 4 white bulbs and 4 blue bulbs
(daylights and actinics) these 8 bulbs together are 432 watts.
54 watts each. This does not include the moon/lunar lights.
It has 3 or 4 of those. Has 3 plugs for each set of lights.
The 4 fans turn on with the white lights to reduce heating issues.
 
1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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i have the nova pro xtream on my 55g. i love it i just dont want to spend that kind of money on my dads tank. he doesnt either. but like a $250 light is fine. i will keep looking.
 
nycbob

nycbob

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the maker of nova pro, which is current, actually sells the nova pro refurbished unit at e-b-a-y. u can get a decent price there.
 
1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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but is it a good idea to buy it that way? i dont want something that is a peice of junk. i will look and see though.
 
mr_x

mr_x

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refurbished means it broke in the shop, or on the customer, they took it back and fixed it, and now they offer the same warranty with it. you can't lose.
 
nycbob

nycbob

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its not a piece of junk. its called refurbished unit. unit that was repair by the company for unknown reasons. its just a suggestion. if u can afford it, buy the new for $380. i personally got the new one.
 
kanima

kanima

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I sent you a pm with a link to their store. That is where I got my outer orbit 48' 250 for 379.00 the retail is like 799.00.
Just looked the sent pm. lol replace the ---- with the correct e word.
 
1990jpyj

1990jpyj

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48" Current USA Nova Extreme 4x54W T5 HO with 4 Lunar Lights- $240.00
this is the one i think. unless its not strong enough. he wants a bunch of zoa's and 1 shroom. so i would assume that this would work just fine
 
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