which is a better light?

[jdog5578]

These seem to cost about the same. Which is a better light for keeping maybe 1 anenome?
36in Current USA Nova Extreme 4x39W T5HO with 3 Lunar Lights
or
36 inch 2x96 Watt Current USA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture

 

[jdog5578]

tank is a 46 gallon bowfront by the way.

 

[dragonzim]

The T5 is a better light.

 

[jdog5578]

Originally Posted by DragonZim
The T5 is a better light.

even though T5 is only 156 watts compared to the pc's 192?

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by jdog5578
even though T5 is only 156 watts compared to the pc's 192?
yes. as long as you get the individual reflectors that are now available with currents.
-Justin

 

[jdog5578]

where do you find the individual reflectors?

 

[wangotango]

Originally Posted by jdog5578
where do you find the individual reflectors?
im not 100% sure. until recently nova fixtures had a single reflector, but then they figured out that its the individual reflectors that make T5 so great. i think they come in a kit that you can add on. im not certain if the newer fixtures already have them in. an NOVA retailer should have them.
-Justin

 

[ghettotang]

I would they that T5 because most people that I've talk to suggest that T5 will give you a great balance where is not too much blue or yellow and the bulb for T5 is a little bit cheaper compare to the compact light.

 

[jobob]

get the t-5 with ind. reflectors, u might be better off buying a fixture with them, since they're like $20 each. So that $80 extra.

 

[wangotango]

if you do go with the current fixture use either geissman or ati bulbs though. they have the best par values and ive heard bad things about current bulbs.
-Justin