Time For New Lights

55galgill

55galgill

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Hey all
I’m going to be purchasing some lights since my 260 watt PC Coralife fixture crapped the bed on me. I’m on a budget (yes I know, I’m in the wrong hobby for a budget) and I’ve been looking at some

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sites and have seen some decent deals. Here’s my choices
1.Odessey 260 watt PC with moon lights (a direct replacement for my old light)
2.Metal halide 2x150 HQI with T5-HO (serious upgrade for me)
3.Current 384 watt power compact with lunar lights (still a nice upgrade)
I do want to try my hand at keeping SPS, LPS, and maybe an anemone. Knowing that, what would you suggest as far as lighting? I know the 260 watt would be pushing it for anything other than mushrooms, and other less demanding corals. I am extremely limited as to what I can place on my tank since its no wider than 12 inches and I can spend no more than $400. Are there any other fixtures I should consider?
Thanks in advance,
55GalGill
 
travis89

travis89

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Of the ones you listed you want the MH/T5 combo. The TEK 4 or 6 bulb fixture, nova extreme pro 6 bulb, or the aquactnics TX5 are what I would look into.
 
nycbob

nycbob

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the nova extreme 6x54w is $370 for the 48 inches version. u can keep anything under that bc i hv it.
 
big

big

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Originally Posted by 55GalGill
http:///forum/post/2455824
NYCBOB do you know the dimentions of that nova light?
Bob has the same one I do, they are 48 long and 12 inches wide. A lot of light for less than 350 bucks
on line sale right now google the term Nova Extreme Pro
 
55galgill

55galgill

Member
O.k you guys almost have me pulling out my credit card for this
i just want to make sure one last time. Can i keep basically anything under that Extreme Nova Pro 324 watt fixture? I'm talking if i wanted to keep sps or lps corals i could, right? how about a clam/anemone?(i dont really want one but it would be nice knowing i have the option) Sorry but im a broke college student and dont have cash. My tank helps me relax so im willing to eat Ramen soups for a month so i can get this
 
big

big

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Originally Posted by 55GalGill
http:///forum/post/2456286
O.k you guys almost have me pulling out my credit card for this
i just want to make sure one last time. Can i keep basically anything under that Extreme Nova Pro 324 watt fixture? I'm talking if i wanted to keep sps or lps corals i could, right? how about a clam/anemone?(i dont really want one but it would be nice knowing i have the option) Sorry but im a broke college student and dont have cash. My tank helps me relax so im willing to eat Ramen soups for a month so i can get this

"Oodles of Noodles" was my only food I could afford for a long time after a divorce back in the 80's!!!

Lets see the Cajun Chicken flavor, with 2 slices of yellow Kraft cheese melted in and a big teaspoon of Old Bay!! Heck they where 10 bags for a dollar back then!!
These are good lights for the bucks, you will not go wrong!
 
55galgill

55galgill

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wow NYCBOB thanks for the visual! i definitly feel more confident with my purchase now. thanks a ton to you and everyone who has helped me make up my mind.
 
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