MH to t5 coral acclimation?

[Stu]

I just received my Current Nova Pro Extreme light fixture today. For those unaware, it's a 6 x 18w t5HO fixture, with 3 actinics and 3 10k's. I curently have a 150w Phoenix HQI on my 12g nano cube. I am wondering if I need to do any kind of light acclimation? I put it on my tank, and there are definitely areas of SPS that were shaded before due to the halide spotlight-effect that are no longer shaded. Do I need to do some acclimation with window screen, or can I just swap them out?

[bamainva]

Hope you enjoy the light.

 

I would just reduce the time the 10k are on. When I put this set up on my tank, I had actinics run normal and then had the 10k for 3 hours for 3 to 4 days and increased it by one hour every 3 to 4 days until I got to the number of hours I wanted the 10k lights on.

[Stu]

Hope you enjoy the light.

 

I would just reduce the time the 10k are on. When I put this set up on my tank, I had actinics run normal and then had the 10k for 3 hours for 3 to 4 days and increased it by one hour every 3 to 4 days until I got to the number of hours I wanted the 10k lights on.

 

I like the look of the light and it's nice and bright. I am disappointed with the amount of blue. I think it's closer to a 10k than the 14k my phoenix put out. Do you think it would be bad if I swapped out one of the 10k's for another actinic? Otherwise, I am initially very happy with it. Looks like a nice, solidly built fixture. For $223 w/ free shipping from Pet Mountain, I certainly can't complain.

[bamainva]

No...I don't think there would be any issue with swapping one of the 10k with another actinic.

[Coral Hind]

I don't see any issues with changing a 10k for an actinic either.

[Stu]

I don't see any issues with changing a 10k for an actinic either.

 

Okay, I think I'm gonna get one. It's a shame no one makes this size bulb except Current. Lots of potential for mixing and matching. David, thanks again for the frags. They look great.

[wdytat]

Have you found a good place to obtain the bulbs for that unit? They seem to be OOS everywhere I look. I'd like to purchase the unit, but can't justify it if I can't find replacement bulbs down the road.

[Stu]

Have you found a good place to obtain the bulbs for that unit? They seem to be OOS everywhere I look. I'd like to purchase the unit, but can't justify it if I can't find replacement bulbs down the road.

 

I got mine from Champion Light. Seems everywhere else was on back order. I contacted Current, and they said they aren't discontinuing the line or anything. No problems from Champion, and the colors in my tank look good. Still wish I could mix and match with better bulbs, but I am happy with color given my options.