nova extreme t5 lights

mikes22123 · 09-03-2007, 07:18 PM

48" nova extreme lights

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I want to buy this product and turn my saltwater fish with live rock tank into a reef tank. My tank has been running over 2 years with pretty good water parameters.

I have a standard 55 gallon tank that is 48" long and 13" wide. These lights have a listed width of 14". Can they still fit on my tank ? Not sure if the 14' refers to the width of the unit at it's widest point or how far apart the legs that fit on the tank are ?

Also I run these directly on top of the tank I assume with no clear plastics between them and the surface of the water ?

Please help a newcomer to reef tanks.

AQTCJAK · 09-03-2007, 11:46 PM

The widthis the outside of the light fixture that setup will work great on you tank

Frankie · 09-04-2007, 03:04 AM

Total Control
Two independent ciruits with six foot grounded power cords independently control 10,000K Daylight lamps and 460nm Actinic Blue lamps. Moon White Lunar Lights operate on their own transformer, providing complete control of timing periods.

Bulbs: 2x54W Daylight 10000K + 2x54W Actinic 460nm
Lunar Lights: 4 x Moon White
Total Watts: 216W
Total Amps: 1.86A
Independent Control: Yes
Cooling Fans: Yes
Dimensions (L x W x H): 48" x 7.25" x 2.5"

This will fit no problem. I like it a lot. You won't get the MH shimmer in the tank from T5's but the growth i am seeing on corals in other threads is incredible. I use 4 t5's in conjunction with MH's on my system now with great results.
Good luck! i look forward to some pictures.

Melanie · 09-04-2007, 06:11 AM

Welcome to RS! I don't use the Nova brand, but I do use T5s and I'm happy so far!

lcstorc · 09-04-2007, 07:41 AM

I have 2 smaller Nova Extremes and love them so far. It hasn't been that long though, so short term results only.

wonderloss · 09-04-2007, 09:54 AM

I am using the Nova Extreme on my 55 gallon. My BTAs seem to love them. I have heard that the brands with individual reflectors are even better, but they do add a bit to the cost. That is what I am going with on my 75 gallon. I believe SunTek is the brand.

jubbers · 09-09-2007, 05:35 PM

welcome to reefsanctuary, i ahve the same question.

Yote · 09-09-2007, 08:47 PM

My Acros and Montis love the Nova Extremes over my 75.
But the same fixture used to be on my 55.

jubbers · 09-09-2007, 08:49 PM

would the nova extreme t5's be intense enough for most reefs and anemones?

lcstorc · 09-09-2007, 09:26 PM

What are reeds?

jubbers · 09-09-2007, 09:37 PM

i meant reefs sorry spelling error,thanks lynn. there that did it i fixed it.

MR PALM BEACH · 09-09-2007, 09:42 PM

I run Nova t-5 on my 90 and Im happy with them, just remeber If you have an canopy you are going to restrict the fixture fan output Inless you have a cut out In the canopy or an additional fan blowing on the fixture.

AQTCJAK · 09-11-2007, 09:56 PM

This is a Current Nova Exterme to The Extreme Setup I had this on a Custome 300 8x54 Watt & 8x39 Watt 744 Watts total When I set this up & turned it on I was blind for about 30 minutes the reflection & the light intensity was just blinding

AQTCJAK · 09-11-2007, 09:57 PM

PS I replaced this system today with a Solaris 72: H4 400 Watt System

09-03-2007, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikes22123 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	nova extreme t5 lights 48" nova extreme lights -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I want to buy this product and turn my saltwater fish with live rock tank into a reef tank. My tank has been running over 2 years with pretty good water parameters. I have a standard 55 gallon tank that is 48" long and 13" wide. These lights have a listed width of 14". Can they still fit on my tank ? Not sure if the 14' refers to the width of the unit at it's widest point or how far apart the legs that fit on the tank are ? Also I run these directly on top of the tank I assume with no clear plastics between them and the surface of the water ? Please help a newcomer to reef tanks.

09-03-2007, 11:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights The widthis the outside of the light fixture that setup will work great on you tank __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

09-04-2007, 03:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 8,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights Total Control Two independent ciruits with six foot grounded power cords independently control 10,000K Daylight lamps and 460nm Actinic Blue lamps. Moon White Lunar Lights operate on their own transformer, providing complete control of timing periods. Bulbs: 2x54W Daylight 10000K + 2x54W Actinic 460nm Lunar Lights: 4 x Moon White Total Watts: 216W Total Amps: 1.86A Independent Control: Yes Cooling Fans: Yes Dimensions (L x W x H): 48" x 7.25" x 2.5" This will fit no problem. I like it a lot. You won't get the MH shimmer in the tank from T5's but the growth i am seeing on corals in other threads is incredible. I use 4 t5's in conjunction with MH's on my system now with great results. Good luck! i look forward to some pictures. __________________ If we ignore the environment maybe it will just go away....

09-04-2007, 06:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Melanie Golden Moray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 2,120 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights Welcome to RS! I don't use the Nova brand, but I do use T5s and I'm happy so far! __________________ My Reef Journey Latest Recap My Videos My Flickr Photos Pres. of Dork Club I love ScubaDrew and North East Coral! Read why HERE...

09-04-2007, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,940 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights I have 2 smaller Nova Extremes and love them so far. It hasn't been that long though, so short term results only. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

09-09-2007, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights welcome to reefsanctuary, i ahve the same question. __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-09-2007, 08:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yote Tunicate Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 21 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: nova extreme t5 lights My Acros and Montis love the Nova Extremes over my 75. But the same fixture used to be on my 55.

09-09-2007, 08:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights would the nova extreme t5's be intense enough for most reefs and anemones? __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-09-2007, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,940 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights What are reeds? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

09-09-2007, 09:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights i meant reefs sorry spelling error,thanks lynn. there that did it i fixed it. __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-09-2007, 09:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
MR PALM BEACH Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 250 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights I run Nova t-5 on my 90 and Im happy with them, just remeber If you have an canopy you are going to restrict the fixture fan output Inless you have a cut out In the canopy or an additional fan blowing on the fixture. __________________ And I thought buying a puppy would be to expensive! http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...90g-build.html _____________________________________________ TANK SPECS: AGA 90RR Current Nova Extreme T5HO (216W) Ocean Runner 2600 (1700gph) Skimmer CSS 220 2 Hydor Koralia 4(1200gph) Sump 29g WWW.PBMAS.ORG Check out more pics of my build here In the gallery.

09-11-2007, 09:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,224 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: nova extreme t5 lights PS I replaced this system today with a Solaris 72: H4 400 Watt System __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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