CoryMac

I want to upgrade my lighting, I found a Nova Extreme T5HO X2 for about 90 bucks shipped,stock would be corys, neons or cardinals, plants Amazon swords, Anacharis ,Dwarf Sagittaria, a plant similar to a Melon Sword. plz help
link:http://www.petmountain.com/product/a...e-t5ho-x2.html

cg49me

I just bought an Odyssea PC fixture that can output up to 130W (two 65W bulbs), plus it has a built-in cooling fan and LED "moon lights". Bought it from eBay, all things considered cost me less than $100. My corkscrew val has taken off in the few days I've had it up.

It's pretty much the same as the Coralife dual PC fixtures, but cost about half as much. Odyssea used to make some bad fixtures with magnetic ballasts that went bad really quick (in flames sometimes), but in the last few years they've been using electronic ballasts that haven't had any problems. Also, they're a Korean company, so support isn't an option.

CoryMac

got the new light in yesterday looks great very bright, its a 10000k & 67000k combo.

pepetj

That's a lot of light in there! Nice upgrade, your plants will love it!

Pepe
Santo Domingo

CoryMac

each bulb is 39 watts = 78 watts in 40 gal

cerianthus

Is that black thing in the center of the tank a heater.?If it is, would move the bottom clip and suction cup higher, not on the heating elements.
Nice lighting though! Guessing T5?

CoryMac

yes t5