Should i switch my fixture????

[nissan577]

As you may or may not know
i have the
48" outer orbit 2x150w 14k phoenix HQI 2x130w PC 460nm/420nm
but i really hate the fact that my sps doesnt grow on the side. like all my sps grow amazing on the top top. if i put one on the side it will turn a little brown.
now i have seen tanks with t5ho and they are amazing with sps on the middle throughout the tank and thats what i want.
now i was looking at the nova extreme 6x54 watt t5ho
48" 324 watts 6 x 54 watt 3 x 54 watt actinics 3 x 54 watts 10k 2 fans
you think that will be good for sps anywere like middle to top???? ofcourse i would change the bulbs to ati if they have that long lol
or should i stick with my MH????
i saw they have one with 8 bulbs but its a flat reflector. not like the one above which has individual reflectors.
opinions

 

[meowzer]

Can you just upgrade the 2 pc bulbs????

 

[nissan577]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3241454
Can you just upgrade the 2 pc bulbs????
to what???? another pc????

 

[nissan577]

Doug showed me these from RR what do you guys think????
http://www.plantlightinghydroponics....ht-p-2711.html

 

[nissan577]

whats better guys:
6x54 watts t5ho
or
8x54 watts t5ho
for sps tank????

 

[nissan577]

ok thanks for help

so i found these lights for $300.00
tek-light 48" 8x54w t5ho
• Ultra efficient, high output T-5 lamps
• 95% reflective aluminum inserts that increase output by over 300%
• Durable powder-coat finish
• Fully enclosed electronic ballasts
• 2, 4, 6, & 8 lamp configurations
• 2 power switches on 4, 6, 8 lamp models for better lighting control
• Cool operation and NO noise
• Complete line of German & domestic T-5 HO lamps available
• Easy to reach On/Off illuminated switch
• Optional easy to use adjustable cable hanging system with 8 ft cable
• Sleek profile only 2.5 inches high
• Convection vent allows maximum air flow
48"-54watt 8 lamps
what do you guys think????

 

[luvmyreef]

Go with the nova extreme pro nephew! Its what I have...no complaints here.

 

[nissan577]

Originally Posted by luvmyreef
http:///forum/post/3242708
Go with the nova extreme pro nephew! Its what I have...no complaints here.

yea but the price never!!!!

thankyou tho

aunt

 

[luvmyreef]

If you want the best....you must pay for it....

Oh and the drs had the 8 bulb on sale last month for 380.

 

[nissan577]

yea but is a flat reflector

 

[luvmyreef]

Well, the 6 bulb pro is only 359 and has individually contoured reflectors. Its 324 watt. But....its whatever you want.

 

[nissan577]

432w with the 8 bulb

thanks tho

 

[nycbob]

go with the tek elite. if my nova pro ever breaks, thats the fixture i am getting.

 

[nissan577]

why not the original????

 

[nycbob]

i just figure newer is better, and isnt that much more $$$.

 

[wangotango]

The TEK Elite has fans built in which the original did not. I don't know if the reflectors are any better though.
Is a retrofit an option?

 

[nissan577]

not really. i dont have a canopy