Bk718
08-07-2009, 10:20 PM
Company
Current
Model
Nova Extreme Single Lamp Reflector T5HO
48" Freshwater; 108 watt
Link to product description
http://www.current-usa.com/novaextremet5hox2.html
http://www.current-usa.com/node/27 (description of the SLR)
Price range
$100-130 shipped
Pros
Finally a cheap t5ho with a decent reflector for each lamp
Comes with legs
Cons
None really, the fixture does what it was designed to do, provide light for the tank...
Star rating (1-5 with 5 being the best)
**** (4)
How long have you used the product?
1 week
Build quality and value for your money.
Build quality is pretty good. Looks solid and sleek.
Other comments
As I said above, the fixture does what it was designed to do, provide light for the tank... Growing plants on the other hand is slightly tricky with this fixture especially if you upgraded to this from something like ahsupply light. (http://aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182561)
Im not saying this fixture is bad but with the whole hype out there stating that t5ho are the BEST for plants, it disappointing to see that rumor wilt away just like the foreground plants you were growing fine with your PC fixture.
http://www.current-usa.com/files/1124_TopSide_NovaExtreme.jpg
And here are some photos of the product over the tank (compared to ahsupply)
1st photo is with the Nova extreme (without legs)
http://i31.tinypic.com/m7z61g.jpg
2nd photo is Nova extreme (with legs)
http://i31.tinypic.com/jzhc00.jpg
3rd photo is ahsupply (no legs)
http://i25.tinypic.com/16c44jq.jpg
The Nova gives is more natural and its spread through the tank more evenly. The ahsupply sure is bright but the look it gives isnt as natural as the nova bulbs. But with the tank being 23" tall, ahsupply did do better at growing foreground plants than the Nova light.
Bottom line is:
Do your research before you purchase a light.
Current
Model
Nova Extreme Single Lamp Reflector T5HO
48" Freshwater; 108 watt
Link to product description
http://www.current-usa.com/novaextremet5hox2.html
http://www.current-usa.com/node/27 (description of the SLR)
Price range
$100-130 shipped
Pros
Finally a cheap t5ho with a decent reflector for each lamp
Comes with legs
Cons
None really, the fixture does what it was designed to do, provide light for the tank...
Star rating (1-5 with 5 being the best)
**** (4)
How long have you used the product?
1 week
Build quality and value for your money.
Build quality is pretty good. Looks solid and sleek.
Other comments
As I said above, the fixture does what it was designed to do, provide light for the tank... Growing plants on the other hand is slightly tricky with this fixture especially if you upgraded to this from something like ahsupply light. (http://aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182561)
Im not saying this fixture is bad but with the whole hype out there stating that t5ho are the BEST for plants, it disappointing to see that rumor wilt away just like the foreground plants you were growing fine with your PC fixture.
http://www.current-usa.com/files/1124_TopSide_NovaExtreme.jpg
And here are some photos of the product over the tank (compared to ahsupply)
1st photo is with the Nova extreme (without legs)
http://i31.tinypic.com/m7z61g.jpg
2nd photo is Nova extreme (with legs)
http://i31.tinypic.com/jzhc00.jpg
3rd photo is ahsupply (no legs)
http://i25.tinypic.com/16c44jq.jpg
The Nova gives is more natural and its spread through the tank more evenly. The ahsupply sure is bright but the look it gives isnt as natural as the nova bulbs. But with the tank being 23" tall, ahsupply did do better at growing foreground plants than the Nova light.
Bottom line is:
Do your research before you purchase a light.