Hagen Glo or Nova Extreme T5's, which is better

[karazy]

i was considering getting a sundial fixture to amp up the lgiht and store the hagen in the basment, but now i think i'll just get another hagen and use both

[skabooya]

Ive been looking at the 36" 2 bulb fixture (Hagen Glo) vs the Nova Extreme and I like what Im reading about the Hagen. Recently however there is a rumor that the hagen fixtures and bulbs are being discontinued.
Does anyone have any experience with putting different bulbs in the hagen fixture? Do Geismann bulbs fit? Aparently the hagen bulbs are weird measurements so other T5 bulbs wont fit. I just want to know how true this is.

[ElGuappo]

i use aquamedics in my glo fixture. i have a 2x24W on my 10g contest tank.

[skabooya]

Where would you get that bulb online? Do you know of any other bulb types that the hagen glo can take? Ive been doing a lot of reading but no one really talks about the bulbs, just the fixture.

[Trigger Man]

I have a KZ bulb in my Glo, from what I know the 36inch will fit all 36 inch bulbs. Prior to me stepping on my ATI bulb it was also in the fixture.

[ElGuappo]

As long as the bulbs are the same Wattage as the fixture then they should be fine.

[foreverfortune]

for those who own one of the hagen glo may i ask how wide are the 2 bulb fixtures? i may be interested in finding two 2x24 fixtures. also where can you get the upgraded reflectors? i also see ballasts sold seperately. do the fixtures come with ballasts?