48" Current USA Nova Extreme vs. tek 8x54W

i have crabs · #1 03-12-2009, 10:03 PM

the nova has moonlights, legs and bulbs which is where it becomes cheeper over all,8bulbs is another $200 or more

RCFA · #2 03-13-2009, 05:29 PM

The nova extreme PRO does not have moonlights. And the Pro has somewhat individual reflectors, A single sheet of aluminium bent around each bulb. The nova extreme and nova extreme pro are two different fixtures.

Treebeard · #3 03-13-2009, 05:45 PM

If that's the case the Tek 8 bulb light is the way to go, especially at the sale price.

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The nova extreme PRO does not have moonlights. And the Pro has somewhat individual reflectors, A single sheet of aluminium bent around each bulb. The nova extreme and nova extreme pro are two different fixtures.

Piscez · #4 03-13-2009, 07:17 PM

I have the Nova Extreme pro 48" 6 bulb with individual reflectors and T5HO's, built in fans and legs , but I've ordered the hanging kit for it. It does not have LED's but I've solved that with a $10 LED blue that reflects from behind my overflow. I really like the light unit, there's even a fan mod to make it super silent. Any questions feel free to ask.

RCFA · #5 03-18-2009, 04:20 PM

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I have the Nova Extreme pro 48" 6 bulb with individual reflectors and T5HO's, built in fans and legs , but I've ordered the hanging kit for it. It does not have LED's but I've solved that with a $10 LED blue that reflects from behind my overflow. I really like the light unit, there's even a fan mod to make it super silent. Any questions feel free to ask.

Do you have a link to the silent fan mod or where you got the fans? are the fans just quieter or is ther a difference in the airflow/pressure drop?

Piscez · #6 05-09-2009, 06:47 PM

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Do you have a link to the silent fan mod or where you got the fans? are the fans just quieter or is ther a difference in the airflow/pressure drop?

Better late than never: http://www.bderen.com/DIY/

RCFA · #7 05-11-2009, 01:50 PM

Wow thanks! I forgot about this thread and I found that link after all. Thanks for the response though!

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Better late than never: http://www.bderen.com/DIY/