If I were to buy a lighting system I would prefer one unit that provides both daylight and lunar light. I found one on the web called the
Nova Extreme T5. It is over 3.5W/gallon and I can control the lights so that I get only half, full plus lunar lights on a timer ($25.00). I find that the lights go for about $1/Watt which seems to be universal. Also all I need at a
minimum is something to provide 2Watts/Gallon and since I have a 55gallon this unit exceeds my requirements and no buyers remorse
since I bought the in class.
Things to consider when buying lights:
- UL Certified (if it burns down your house, your insurance company will pay)
- Meets minimum 2W/Gallon in order to support plants
- Internal fan to cool off lamps and ballast
- The way it mounts (you may need a glass tank cover because you will have to throw your old hood away)
- Individual power cords if buying a 24hour system (lets you put the day time/night time on a timer)
Nova Extreme T-5 HO Lights
Very Ugly, Very Bright Lights
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