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January 2nd, 2008, 07:35 PM
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high output question
This is probably going to be the stupidest question posted to this site. But, you've all been helpful and I want to know and understand as much about this hobby as I can, so, thank you for your patience.
A 54 watt t-8, a 54 watt HO bulb, or a 54 watt VHO bulb...they all give off 54 watts, so what makes one a higher output then the other? Is it just that you get more from a smaller bulb? or is one 54 watt actually brighter then another? I guess what I am wondering is before I upgraded my light I had roughly the same wattage as now, just on flourescents, did I really upgrade? Thanks Guys and Gals  Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year 
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January 2nd, 2008, 07:53 PM
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Re: high output question
Yes you upgraded and you upgraded big if your still going with Nova Pros.Lighting has way more to do then just watts.Your T5-HO light fixtures gives out a tons more light(PAR) per watt than your normal florescents did.
Are you getting the 36'' Pros or the 48''Pros?
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January 2nd, 2008, 07:56 PM
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Re: high output question
the 48".
Thanks reeffreak, I appreciate it. I will be upgrading in Aug to a 55 gall. I know I will need more light again, but can I use thes in conjunction with something else at that point? Current Aquarium(s) Description: *72 gallon bowfront reef *55 gallon freshwater puffer/cichld tank Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: One Year
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January 2nd, 2008, 08:07 PM
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Re: high output question
Since its the 48'' version,it will plenty for the 55g. also.
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January 3rd, 2008, 12:14 AM
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Re: high output question
The 48" fixture will fit a 55gal perfect.
I think that part of what makes T-5s so much better is that the smaller bulb blocks less light being reflected back into the tank.
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January 3rd, 2008, 08:23 AM
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Re: high output question
Do those Pro T5's have individual reflectors? I'm contemplating a between a 120 or 125 gallon right now... but dont want to go MH, and I'm on a budget kind of... What would be a good light for the 120 that would penetrate?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 50 Gal saltwater aquarium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 Months Other Intrests: European cars (BMW), Electronics, Audio equipment, saltwater
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January 3rd, 2008, 09:27 AM
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Re: high output question
The Nova Pro's do have induvidual reflectors.SPS corals should be kept really no more than 18'' underwater.Everything else will do fine where ever.
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January 9th, 2008, 06:56 PM
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Re: high output question
they have individually contoured reflectors. not a true individual reflector like a higher priced fixture, but they are about the best bang for the buck that's around right now.
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January 14th, 2008, 02:23 AM
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Re: high output question
Just so you know, kind of an FYI, the wattage on the bulb is the amount of energy the bulb uses to light up. Not the amount of light output. Different bulbs put out different light amounts at the same wattage.
Brian Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 Gal Fish/Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Since 2004
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