replacement bulbs for nova

[robd855]

I purchased a use Nova extreme T5 light about a year ago. Everything still seems to be growing but I'm thinking it might be time to replace the bulbs. This Nova holds holds 6 T5 HO bulbs, i have the full range of corals. Any recomendations on the type and breakdown of bulbs? 2 actinic balance 10K or 3 and 3?
Any recomendations on where to purchase?
thank you

 

[lucas73]

I purchased a use Nova extreme T5 light about a year ago. Everything still seems to be growing but I'm thinking it might be time to replace the bulbs. This Nova holds holds 6 T5 HO bulbs, i have the full range of corals. Any recomendations on the type and breakdown of bulbs? 2 actinic balance 10K or 3 and 3?
Any recomendations on where to purchase?
thank you

The only place that has the Nova Extreme Pro T5 HO Bulb's is PetMountain that I know of.A guy not to long ago was looking for some.I had the 20' Fixture over my Biocube.I myself like more of a blue look JMO.Hope this is what you were looking for.

http://www.petmountain.com/searchx/0/0/1/1/?s=current+t5+ho+bulbs&g=+

 

[robd855]

thank you it does help. pardon my lack of knowledge but i figured a standard t5 ho bulb would work for my Nova. Do i have to purchase a specific bulb for the Nova?

 

[lucas73]

thank you it does help. pardon my lack of knowledge but i figured a standard t5 ho bulb would work for my Nova. Do i have to purchase a specific bulb for the Nova?

It's been year's since I had that fixture and at the time you were restricted to only the Slimpaq bulb's made by Current.But thing's may have changed,but I dont think so.

 

[Sport507]

T-5's 6 bulb I use all ATI but one.

4 ATI blue plus
1 ATI purple plus
1 GE 65,000k Daylight

If you like this type of color in your tank.

 

[Zappo]

I've got their 4 bulb fixture and replaced 2 of the current slimpaq bulbs with regular t5 ho bulbs without any issues. You should double check the length of the bulbs in it, but you'll probably be ok with whatever type of bulbs you find.