Help Me Pick My T5

[SharkWeek]

I have decided to get a T5 fixture for my planted 29 gallon i found two possible ones im thinking of getting the first is a Aqueon Coralife 05618 Aqualight T5 Freshwater Dual Lamp Fixture, 30-Inch for $50 http/www.amazon.com/Aqueon-Coralife-05618-Aqualight-Freshwater/dp/B0009YHU2I

and the second is

Current USA Nova Extreme T5 X2 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 2X24 Watt, 30 inch for $78
http/www.directaquarium.com/Current-USA-2X24W-30-in-p/10480.htm

I included links for you to look at them and tell me which one you would go with, im open to other solutions as well. Please post, Thanks yall

 

[SharkWeek]

help

 

[SharkWeek]

hello?

 

[Babillba]

If it was my choice between the two you show, I'd go with the Nova.

Here's a link to the lighting I use for one of mine and I really love it. I use 6700 and 5500 K bulbs and like the look, although that is up to you as far as coloration.

http/www.aquatraders.com/20-inch-4x18W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Fixture-p/52302p.htm

Anyway you go, good luck!

 

[Babillba]

Did you make a lighting decision?

 

[Ruskull]

I hasve a 36 gallon bowfront which is the same length. I was faced with the same decicion and I chose the Coralife Aqualight because it has 30 inch bulbs instead of just putting 24 inch bulbs in a 30 inch unit like the Nova Extreme. The problem was that my Coralife came with a Daylight bulb & an Actinic bulb, which is really intended for Marine setups rather than Freshwater planted tanks like mine. I fixed that situation with a pink Colormax bulb and I keep the Actinic as a backup.

That's sounds like a great price for the Coralife too, so added an extra $10-15 for the extra bulb shouldn't be a problem.