T5 Lighting

[sputz]

Can someone tell me the difference between Single Lens Reflector and German Parabolic reflector. I am looking at the Nova Extremes 8x54 with lunar lights but I saw it had German Parabolic reflector, where the 6x54 comes with individual or single lens reflector. Which is better? Any help is much appreciated.

 

[05xrunner]

the german reflector is just one big reflector..pretty much makes the big part of the T5's ability useless and not much better then PC lights. on the 6bulb with Individual reflectors the T5 light output is MUCH MUCH more rivaling a MH light as it helps direct all the light into the tank instead of scattering it and losing alot of it like the german reflector. If it doesnt have individual reflectors its not even worth looking at.

 

[sputz]

Btw thank you I ended up buying the 6x54 w/ slr.