USA Nove Sundial T5s

[fretfreak13]

I was thinking about getting one of these with my birthday and Christmas money. Anyone have this fixture that can give me a personal review? I'd be getting the 30" 4x24w one. Can I keep SPS and clams? Actually, a better question would be what couldn't I keep with this lighting?

 

[davmul]

I have had a current USA Sundial fixture for the past 18 months and I like it. I have the 48" model 4X54W on my 55G mixed reef.
I bought this fixture when I was first starting my reef because is seemed so much simpler than other alternatives. I really appreciate the built in timers and moon lights.
I have LPS that are doing great and SPS in the top 1/3 of the tank. I have not tried a clam yet but I am thinking about it. About 12 months ago I upgraded the stock bulbs and I would strongly suggest that you do the same.
I am happy with the lights, but like most things in this hobby, I sometimes dream about going bigger, better, stronger.
Hope that helps.

 

[fretfreak13]

i was going to go for MHs, but I'm worried they'll be too much for my little 29 gallon. i'm really excited I found this fixture though! Can't wait.

 

[meowzer]

I have the 30" Sundial on my 29G...and I love it....IMO you will be able to keep anything you want

 

[fretfreak13]

=D omgomgomg I'm sooooo frikkin excited~~~

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by Fretfreak13
http:///forum/post/3179265
=D omgomgomg I'm sooooo frikkin excited~~~

I really really really like mine too

 

[fretfreak13]

I just realized I spelled nova wrong... lawl

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by Fretfreak13
http:///forum/post/3179291
I just realized I spelled nova wrong... lawl

Did I mention that I really really really like mine

 

[nycbob]

i guess it doesnt take much to get people excited nowdays. hehe.

 

[jstdv8]

aww son of A......., I JUST purchased a new 48" nova extreme pro like 3 hours ago online, was all excited, mine doenst have moonlights same price

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3179327
i guess it doesnt take much to get people excited nowdays. hehe.
LOL...remember back when you were 13 or 14....every new thing was exciting

 

[gill again68]

I bought a rock that has fuzzy grass stuff coming out of it and I called my mom to tell her about it like it was a new born child.
You gotta love this hobby! Oh yeah and it was a weeks worth of lunch money too!

 

[cajonez]

Originally Posted by Jstdv8
http:///forum/post/3179332
aww son of A......., I JUST purchased a new 48" nova extreme pro like 3 hours ago online, was all excited, mine doesn't have moonlights same price
The extreme pro has 108w more than the sundial.

 

[fretfreak13]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3179333
LOL...remember back when you were 13 or 14....every new thing was exciting

Haha usually I defend myself when age is mentioned, but I couldn't agree more.