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04-05-2009, 08:55 PM
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T5s are a great choice for nanos, however I would be a bit hesitant to get the 18" T5s because there is very little bulb choice. Personally, I would go nab a 15 or 20g tank instead which will be 24", and you would be able to get a better fixture with better bulb choices. I'm definitely not a fan of the Current USA brand...I would prefer Hagen over them, and that's sayin something!!
 The 24w 24" T5HOs are also a bit more intense than the 20w 18" bulbs so that would be better as well.Last edited by Myka; 04-05-2009 at 09:13 PM. 
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04-05-2009, 11:16 PM
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good point
thanks, Myka. you bring a really good point, being limited to a 18"... I'd go and get another tank, I guess, but it's already stocked with rock and sand... my true project is my 33gal, this tank was free, my buddy brought it over one day when he heard I was back to the race with aquariums...
how ARE PCs for nanos? there's a super cheap coralife with 96W... those are easier to find in 20"... and WHERE can I get Hagen lights? I haven't seen them posted on any website/store yet...
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04-06-2009, 12:55 AM
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You can put a 24" T5HO fixture on a 10 gallon tank if it has adjustable legs. That's what I have. it hangs out over the edge of the tank 2 inches on each side but it really isn't noticeable or a problem. That will give you alot of variety in the colours of bulbs you run. i have 2 14,000K bulbs and 2 actinic and i really like the colours.
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04-06-2009, 02:19 AM
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+1 i use a 24" hagen go. the overhang is not really a big deal, as the part that hangs over is mostly endcap and nearly no light escapes.
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04-06-2009, 03:29 AM
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Ya, I would still put a 24" on the 10g too. I know Total Pet carries Hagen brand, and often small independant stores do as well. Try stores that carry a variety of different animals.
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04-13-2009, 05:00 AM
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sorry!
thanks fro all the good advice, I would;ve sworn I had replied to this thread; I ended up buying the ucrrent usa model... I came in the store ready to buy the 18" model with 2x18W or whatever it is, then I found its big borther, 2x24W T5HO 10K 460nm 24" current usa nove extreme, for not even 10 bucks more!
I had to buy it; I paid 100 bucks for it... it's not listed on bigal's website... anyways, I checked after I got home and though it is not a proper individual reflector per se, it does bend around each bulb in a triangle shape, so... it's good. plus i get the freedom of 24"... anyways, my tank loves it!
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