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    Help plz...Upgrading to new T5s

    Hi guys. I have 2 150w MH and i'm not very happy with them. I recently saw the potential of T5 HO and I wanted to get them for my tank. I have a 80g tall. 48"long 18" wide and 24" deep. What is the best king/brand to go with? Thanks everyone
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    ATI is a very good brand, as is tek.
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    I bought the Current Nova Extreme Pro for myself for Christmas and it is awesome. I have a 30" tall acrylic tank. I believe Dick also bought the same fixture so you can get his opinion.

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    ok sweet thanks guys good info! I was looking at the nova extreme pro...are you happy with the 6bulbs?

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    I have a 5 bulb on my 75 and can grow sps on the dsb

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    john-Really? awesome thanks for the info

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScubaBosh View Post
    ok sweet thanks guys good info! I was looking at the nova extreme pro...are you happy with the 6bulbs?
    I love the six bulbs. I would acclimate the tank by cutting your lighting time back and increasing daily until you reach the lighting time your want. The light is outrageous when first started up and your fish may need sunglasses.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saltaddict View Post
    I love the six bulbs. I would acclimate the tank by cutting your lighting time back and increasing daily until you reach the lighting time your want. The light is outrageous when first started up and your fish may need sunglasses.
    wow even if i have MH right now

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    I would still acclimated as the lighting is different.

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    ok thanks dude

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