Product Review: Nova Extreme T5HO SLR 48"

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Bk718

No Monkey Business
Nov 29, 2007
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Brooklyn, NY
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Current

Model
[/FONT]Nova Extreme Single Lamp Reflector T5HO
48" Freshwater; 108 watt
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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 [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]As I said above,[/FONT][FONT=&quot] the fixture does what it was designed to do, provide light for the tank...[/FONT][FONT=&quot] Growing plants on the other hand is slightly tricky with this fixture especially if you upgraded to this from something like ahsupply light.
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.[/FONT]




And here are some photos of the product over the tank (compared to ahsupply)
1st photo is with the Nova extreme (without legs)



2nd photo is Nova extreme (with legs)


3rd photo is ahsupply (no legs)



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.
 

Nue

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Jan 24, 2009
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Grayson
Wow nice Bk. I have the same light, and it does well for me. It came with a pink bulb i used for a while, but i just replaced it, and haven't noticed a difference yet. I payed 115$ at LFS.
 
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