24" strip on a 30" tank?

slash311 · 08-28-2009, 03:07 AM

They make Nova Extreme 30' T5's, too (so it will actually fit). In fact, I just ordered one.

**waterfaller1** · 08-28-2009, 03:14 AM

Yes, but the bulbs in it are short, not 30".

dooboogoo · 08-28-2009, 03:26 AM

So...if a 24" and a 30" fixture use exactly the same bulbs, meaning length and wattage, would they light the same area equally?

**waterfaller1** · 08-28-2009, 11:38 AM

The bulbs in the current nova extreme fixtures are 24 wt{both the 24" and the 30" fixture}.
The Coralife 30" fixture are 18 wt bulbs.
The Coralife 24" fixture are 14 wt bulbs.
When I had my current nova 24" fixture on my 20 long, I had dark corners. I have it over a 15 gallon standard now, and it lights it perfect.
On my 20L I now use 2X 30" Coralife fixtures.

Hilde · 08-28-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by waterfaller1

On my 20L I now use 2X 30" Coralife fixtures.

Is this tank where you have those lights on?

Hilde · 08-28-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FSM

That is the fixture I have, you can find it at a better price. I think I paid like $65 shipped.

I was reading that the life span of T5 fixtures is not as long as the fixtures for the T8s. I know what you read is not always true and the info didn't specify a brand. Any ways how long have you had this unit?

FSM · 08-28-2009, 07:50 PM

7-8 months.

Hilde · 08-29-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by waterfaller1

On my 20L I now use 2X 30" Coralife fixtures.

Now the 20L is 30in long. My tank is 30in long, thus that may work for my aquarium. Where did you buy it? At Big Als they only have the 24 in and 36in.

**waterfaller1** · 08-29-2009, 11:37 AM

They do have the 30", that's where I got mine....
there are just out of stock..call and they can probably tell you when they will come in
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...lestriplight30

Hilde · 10-22-2009, 05:58 AM

bump

**lauraleellbp** · 10-22-2009, 03:07 PM

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bump

What's your question?

Hilde · 10-22-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

What's your question?

I just accidentally repeated myself and the ability to remove reply is gone.

**waterfaller1** · 11-07-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lauraleellbp

What's your question?

My question is..how are you?

**lauraleellbp** · 11-07-2009, 07:43 PM

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My question is..how are you?

Great! How are you?

Hey- you need to check out my Bolivia journal updates; one of my teammates sent me his pics and he got some great ones, especially of birds. There was a nice pair of little green parrots (white cheeked parrotlet or something like that?) at one of the hotels where we stayed, too- I thought of you.

**waterfaller1** · 11-08-2009, 11:30 AM

Hey I am going wonderful.I hope you enjoyed your trip! I will look for the thread.

08-28-2009, 03:14 AM	#32 (permalink)
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waterfaller1 Aquatic Artist (View User Tanks) PTrader: (50/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,038	The bulbs in the current nova extreme fixtures are 24 wt{both the 24" and the 30" fixture}. The Coralife 30" fixture are 18 wt bulbs. The Coralife 24" fixture are 14 wt bulbs. When I had my current nova 24" fixture on my 20 long, I had dark corners. I have it over a 15 gallon standard now, and it lights it perfect. On my 20L I now use 2X 30" Coralife fixtures. __________________ Orlando from GLA has class Keep smiling~Carole

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08-29-2009, 11:37 AM	#39 (permalink)
waterfaller1 Aquatic Artist (View User Tanks) PTrader: (50/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,038	They do have the 30", that's where I got mine.... there are just out of stock..call and they can probably tell you when they will come in http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS...lestriplight30 __________________ Orlando from GLA has class Keep smiling~Carole

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slash311 Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 3	They make Nova Extreme 30' T5's, too (so it will actually fit). In fact, I just ordered one.

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