Tek VS Nova Extreme Pro

[jerl77]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/sale-trade/90834-favia-frag-pack.html

 

[Imbarrie]

This is my 75 gallon FTS using the 6 bulb TEK Elite.
This is also the first FTS I have posted in here.

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=32182&c=3

 

[jcolon2]

Jerl and Imbarrie, thank you both for the pictures. I like the pop the light system provides. Thanks everyone!

I have gone with the 4 bulb tek unit and am picking it up today!!! : D Advice on color combinations is greatly appreciated!

 

[fishman1069]

The bulb combo is gonna be a matter of individual preference.It all depends how blue you want your tank to look.The better of the avail bulbs are the Ati. guessman and the Korallin Zucht.I run cheap bulbs like coralife and wavepoint cause Im a cheap s.o.b lol

 

[Imbarrie]

I really like how the ATI blue plus make certain colors more intense.
As for the white bulb temps I think you would have to actually see tanks in person.


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[jcolon2]

I heard a lot about the ATI blue +. I do like a blue tank! But not overly blue where I will lose the color in my fish. For e.g. I don't like when just my actinic are on and my Midas blenny doesn't appear to have that true bright yellow that it really has. But I hate a white tank. I am leaning toward ATI

 

[fishman1069]

I would go with 2 Ati blue + and then do 2 10k whites. That way you dont wash out the colors in your fish and should be able to keep anything you want under that combo!

 

[Arati]

Jcolon2 ,

alot of people have expience with t5 bulbs but verry few went and actually buy and test over 40 bulbs before making a final decision. well jerl77 did as evidence his for sale thread selling 33 bulbs that didnt make the cut. I had the pleasure to see his tank this week with his final bulb choices in place and to be honest I havent seen another reef with lighting that nice. I would get whatever bulbs he suggests also if you get a chance to go see his tank. it really is a treat and an inspiration for what I hope my tank will look like oneday.

maybe not with all those silly chalice and favia, but definetly with that kind of color and pop.

good luck with your new setup.

 

[bigcapct]

I had a tek 4 bulb on my 55 and had all corals in it with no prob,,i still have it if you want it hit me up ,no bulbs tho,and currently have 6bulb tek on my 75 with every kinda corals still ,its the individual reflectors that make it great

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[jerl77]

wow thanks for the kind wordas buddy and you should do the chalice thing and be broke like me
and jay your welcome to come by and talk about your bulb set up you like blue?

Jcolon2 ,

alot of people have expience with t5 bulbs but verry few went and actually buy and test over 40 bulbs before making a final decision. well jerl77 did as evidence his for sale thread selling 33 bulbs that didnt make the cut. I had the pleasure to see his tank this week with his final bulb choices in place and to be honest I havent seen another reef with lighting that nice. I would get whatever bulbs he suggests also if you get a chance to go see his tank. it really is a treat and an inspiration for what I hope my tank will look like oneday.

maybe not with all those silly chalice and favia, but definetly with that kind of color and pop.

good luck with your new setup.

 

[jerl77]

when i get home i have par reading for almost every t5 bulb out there i will post for you guys

 

[Long-Island-Mike]

Jcolon2 ,

alot of people have expience with t5 bulbs but verry few went and actually buy and test over 40 bulbs before making a final decision. well jerl77 did as evidence his for sale thread selling 33 bulbs that didnt make the cut. I had the pleasure to see his tank this week with his final bulb choices in place and to be honest I havent seen another reef with lighting that nice. I would get whatever bulbs he suggests also if you get a chance to go see his tank. it really is a treat and an inspiration for what I hope my tank will look like oneday.

maybe not with all those silly chalice and favia, but definetly with that kind of color and pop.

good luck with your new setup.

I agree, Jerl knows exactly what he is talking about and he is happy to share it with you (great guy) His tank looks awesome. I was at his house last week to see the tank, WOW, words cant say, I was speechless. The color is unreal. They corals look like candy, (crazy colors) and the growth is super fast. He just set up this tank not long ago and everything is incrusting all over his rocks. I would use what ever he uses without question.

 

[Wes]

2 x ATI Blue+
1 x ATI Aquablue Special
1 x KZ Fiji Purple

 

[jerl77]

2 x ATI Blue+
1 x ATI Aquablue Special
1 ati purple plus or and ulv super atinic
i think the fuji purple washes out some of the color but makes the red and pinks pop

 

[seldin]

For a 55, I have read and Marine Depot, also told me, that you want a minimum 6 bulb T5 for that tank. Now, I have a 6 bulb Nova Extreme Pro and I had this new unit for a couple of months. I see no problems with my clams on the bottom, my scolys and SPS.

Now, as far as better lights, Tek are known to be top rates, so if I had a choice, I would go with a Tek over the Current Nove Extreme Pro.

As I said, I have the 6 bulb Nova Extreme Pro on my 55 reef, and it works awesome. Nice and quiet. However, a Tek looks much more sleeker in styling.

 

[Imbarrie]

2 x ATI Blue+
1 x ATI Aquablue Special
1 ati purple plus or and ulv super atinic
i think the fuji purple washes out some of the color but makes the red and pinks pop

If you were to add two more bulbs for a total of six bulbs on a 75 gallon, what would you recommend?

 

[bigcapct]

If you were to add two more bulbs for a total of six bulbs on a 75 gallon, what would you recommend?

+1


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[jerl77]

looking for more blue or white?
if more blue
1 fuji purple
1 blue plus
more white go with
1 blue plus \
1 aqua blue spec
or try the new kz 14k really nice bulb

 

[jerl77]

and larry i have ran 4 bulb t5 on a 65 gallon tank with no problems grow sps and clams on the bottom 4 bulbs will be fine 6 would be better but he can did it will no problems with a 4 bulb set up

For a 55, I have read and Marine Depot, also told me, that you want a minimum 6 bulb T5 for that tank. Now, I have a 6 bulb Nova Extreme Pro and I had this new unit for a couple of months. I see no problems with my clams on the bottom, my scolys and SPS.

Now, as far as better lights, Tek are known to be top rates, so if I had a choice, I would go with a Tek over the Current Nove Extreme Pro.

As I said, I have the 6 bulb Nova Extreme Pro on my 55 reef, and it works awesome. Nice and quiet. However, a Tek looks much more sleeker in styling.

 

[Wes]

and larry i have ran 4 bulb t5 on a 65 gallon tank with no problems grow sps and clams on the bottom 4 bulbs will be fine 6 would be better but he can did it will no problems with a 4 bulb set up

I also ran 4 bulbs on a 65g (36" x 18" x 24") and it was plenty of light for clams and SPS.