Tek vs Nova Ext Pro

Originally Posted by cahuama
http:///forum/post/2598170
Aq. Rook, that looks nice.
That is what I'm looking for, I think I'm going with the Tek 4 bulb system. Is that a glass canopy on your 55?
Can you use it with the Tek lights or does it have to be with out a canopy?
Does anyone know?
Thanks everyone, I'm getting helpful info here.
Thanks....my 55 does have a glass canopy. Unfortunately, I am going to have to get the glass custom cut so that the lids raise up. As you can see from the pictures, the metal legs overhang over the glass which prohibits the glass from raising. For now though, I raise the light off of the aquarium entirely, flip the lid, then set the light back down. Once I get the glass cut though, it will work perfectly. Mine also has the shield on it and I can't tell a difference as far as light is concerned with it on or off. It is an AWESOME system man, my pictures don't do it justice. I got lucky and picked everything up for $200.
 

fats71

Active Member
Originally Posted by AquariumRookie
http:///forum/post/2599087
Thanks....my 55 does have a glass canopy. Unfortunately, I am going to have to get the glass custom cut so that the lids raise up. As you can see from the pictures, the metal legs overhang over the glass which prohibits the glass from raising. For now though, I raise the light off of the aquarium entirely, flip the lid, then set the light back down. Once I get the glass cut though, it will work perfectly. Mine also has the shield on it and I can't tell a difference as far as light is concerned with it on or off. It is an AWESOME system man, my pictures don't do it justice. I got lucky and picked everything up for $200.
Man I would hate to move my light to get in and out I would bust it.
Nice looking tank and I agree the teks are cool running even without a fan.
 

cahuama

Member
Originally Posted by AquariumRookie
http:///forum/post/2599087
Thanks....my 55 does have a glass canopy. Unfortunately, I am going to have to get the glass custom cut so that the lids raise up... I got lucky and picked everything up for $200.
Why don't you just leave it without the glass canopy?
Wow - $200, that's great. I'm looking around $400 with bulbs and legs.
 
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