Is this A Good Light Fixture For A 20 Gallon Tall

[Reed639]

I would like to keep lps,softies,sps,clams.
Could you please tell me if this light can support these corals?
Also Do you guys recommend this fixture?
I have a 20 gallon tall reef tank.
Current USA Nova Extreme T5HO

 

[nikesb]

i bought the fixture before, and i wouldnt buy it again. I would spend the little extra for a TEK

 

[Reed639]

What did you not like about the fixture

 

[Reed639]

Can someone please tell me if this is a good light fixture

 

[skinz78]

I have that fixture and I personally like it, it is currently over my 12g frag tank. I used to have it over a 20 tall and kept clams and sps in it no problems.

 

[Reed639]

What connotation of bulbs works well for a blueish tint

 

[swannyson7]

I'm using a Nova Extreme Pro 72" fixture in addition to my LEDs and it's worked well for me. I also used another NEP over my 55 years ago with good results. For bulbs, I'd go with two ATI Blue+, an ATI aquablue special, and a UVL Actinic white bulb. This should give you good PAR ratings with a nice coloration, but not so blue that everything looks like it's under actinics. The Blue+ bulbs could be run on the switch for your dawn/dusk cycle and the aquablue & actinic white could be your daytime lighting. Just my .02

 

[Harry_Y]

i bought the fixture before, and i wouldnt buy it again. I would spend the little extra for a TEK

I have to agree, I had the straight Nova extreme, and the Nova Extreme pro (both in 48")

I now have a Tek light and it has better reflectors and throws a lot more light.

Plus I did not like the stock bulbs in the current to be the colors were Bland.

 

[butts182]

the tek is better and the ati is even better, but it isn't a bad fixture. maybe try 3 blue plus and 1 aquablue special for bulbs for a nice blue.