Upgrading to a Giesemann Nova II (250w) on my 20g. Thoughts & input please!

[muck]

Upgrade tank... I thought you sold the new tank. What are you planning now Scott..

[mr_alberta]

They are nice fixtures from what I have seen. However, they had some quality assurance and customer service problems a while back IIRC from what I've read on Reef Central.

One strange thing I found is that I think they still use hammertone for their reflectors which confuses me as I'm sure there are much better materials out there to use as a reflector.

Their bulbs are usually pretty nice as well. The 13.5K Megachrome ones I used were great and unbelievably bright.

[OCDP]

haha, I know.. the reason I sold it is because I never made the best dimensions to fit my room... so it would have worked, but it would have been ugly. So, I have to make up some new dimensions for the new tank.

[OCDP]

Thanks Harvey,

I posted this on RC as well (just to get more user feedback) And someone already said they are known for their ballasts burning out. Crappers... this is dissapointing. I would really like to try this pendant out.

The same person said that removing and replacing bulbs is a PITA. That's not a biggy for me as I am confident it can't be that difficult.

I used the 13.5k (by itself, no actinics) And found it to be very very yellow. It was bright though.

Looking for as much feedback as possible. Thanks again

[Willow]

why dont you stop dicking around with a 20 gallon and get a decent sized tank.

[muck]

[OCDP]

Originally Posted by Willow

why dont you stop dicking around with a 20 gallon and get a decent sized tank.

Haha ... in time, in time. It's not too easy to put a full blown reef in a tiny ass bedroom ya know? The joy's of living at home with your parents.

Does anyone have any USEFUL information or input/feedback on these pendants? Sheesh.. leave my 20g alone.

[albert_dao]

Are you buying a used pendant?

[OCDP]

Yes.