The Nova Extreme T5HO is my first experience with T5 lighting as up until this purchase I had used MH. There were several reasons I decided to move away from MH lighting including the better light distribution I get from T5, reduced heat & energy usage and the fact that I don’t currently keep many SPS corals that probably would do better under MH lighting.

Another thing I like about this 4 x 54w unit is that I can mix and match the bulbs to get the color I want. I kept the 460 actinic but replaced the stock 10k bulbs with a better quality 12k to boost the “blue” light I get over the tank. I went with (2) ATI T5 54 Watt 48″ 12000K Aquablue Specials that I picked up from Aquarium Specialty for around $20 each. I replaced one of the 460 actinics with a Giesemann Pure Actinic.

I’m very happy with the Nova Extreme and do recommend it.

xperience a whole new level of brightness with Nova Extreme, the first ever 24 hour, High Output T5 lighting fixture. These high output lamps will pump so much light into your aquarium that your fish will need sunglasses.

• European Style High Output T5 lamps
• Performance Driven Electronic Ballast
• New Individual Single Lamp Reflectors
  
• Fan Cooled for Maximum Efficiency
• Energy Efficient

Performance is Everything

Powered by an advanced electronic ballast, the High Output T5 lamps are driven to their maximum potential while ensuring long lamp life. The patented circuitry inside each ballast ensures consistent high performance and low energy consumption while meeting FCC standards with EMI protection and low THD. All components are the highest quality available, meeting ISO 9001 standards, and are potted to reduce thermal stress and increase ballast life expectancy. All four lamp Nova Extreme T5HO units now feature a newly designed individual single lamp reflector which significantly increases the light output.  Integrated fan cools both ballast and lamps for efficient operation.

New Individual Single Lamp Reflectors

The Ultimate Spectrum

SlimPaq High Output T5 lamps generate the ultimate spectrum for living reefs. Our proprietary blend of Nichia tri-phosphors provides maximum watts per lumen output, promoting high coral growth and excellent color rendition. Each fixture includes two 460nm Actinic Blue and two Daylight 10,000K SlimPaq high output T5 lamps.

Total Control

Two independent circuits with 6 ft. 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.

Current PowerBrite LED

While pretty expensive at $45 each these lights are very well built and I use 3 of the Actinic versions along the glass canopy on the 55 to get some of that lost “shimmer” when I moved away from MH and they look great when the mains go off. Not to mention they use very little electricity. Great lights.

Replicating the dynamic natural qualities of sun and moon lighting, the PowerBrite lighting system combines the life-sustaining wavelengths of light with the efficiency of LED technology into one sleek lighting system. The excellent depth penetration adds the natural shimmering effect and rippling glow found on natural coral reefs while producing virtually no heat and consuming little electricity. The PowerBrite LED system is available as a powered lighting system or linking module in 10,000k Daylight, 460nm Actinic, or a 10,000k/Actinic combination.

Brilliant, next generation LED strip lights with functional light output. Simulate dawn, dusk, or even deep-water light conditions with these amazing, energy-efficient LED fixtures. The versatile PowerBrite LED strip lights can be used as subtle supplemental lighting. Use one PowerBrite every 2 feet. For larger aquariums, connect up to two additional Linking Modules for a spectacular LED light effect. Measures 12″ x 1-1/2″ x 1″ high.

LED Lighting System Includes: 1 LED module with (4) 1-watt LEDs and detachable Power Adapter.

Linking Module Includes: 1 LED module with (4) 1-watt LEDs and Linking Cable – No Power Adapter.

This is the light I used on my 30 gallon Hex Reef tank and I can’t imagine what other light I could have used for this setup other then a hanging pendant. I ran a 250W 25k DE MH  bulb in it and apart from running very hot this was a great light.

K-2 Viper HQI Clamp on lamp Series. The K-2 Viper offers a streamlined design to fit on virtually any small reef tank or use it in series for largere aquariums. All models include one 14,000K (double-ended) metal halide lamp which casts the most intense amount of light for SPS, Clams, and Hard Corals.  This can be used for freshwater and saltwater aqua

Sleek, clamp-on Metal Halide lighting system for simple “plug and play” installation. High output light fixtures bracket-mount onto virtually any aquarium or nano reef tank. Hammertone reflector and three separate adjustment knobs direct intense lighting exactly where you need it most. Lamp can be used alone for smaller aquariums or in a series for larger aquarium set-ups. Includes 14000°K HQI double-ended lamp and remote ballast. 6-3/4″ x 6-1/4″ x 6-1/2″ high.