T-5 light choice..

[E.intheC]

Which T-5 Setup Looking for a new T-5 fixture. Please place your vote, and then post as to why

My tank is a 20 inch cube (Solana). I'm going to keep a mixed reef with mostly zoanthids and lps. Maybe a few SPS toward the top.

Main concerns are: best growth and color, efficiency, heat, etc.

Thanks for voting!

 

[jerl77]

look at my diy tread go with the leds:splitspin

 

[jerl77]

http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/diy-do-yourself/64777-my-diy-led-lights.html

 

[E.intheC]

Wow. One vote for each? Haha. Maybe I should get the 24 inch nova and add diy leds to it...

 

[CancerverO]

I have tek.. but I think ATI has one and I heard good results.. if you want.. check it out..

 

[jackson6745]

The one from ATI is more than double the $$ of his options. Very nice but pricey.
I voted TEK

 

[E.intheC]

I would LOVE an ATI fixture, but with bulbs it was almost $500 w/out shipping.. That's far above my price limit.

Thanks for the votes though everyone

The one from ATI is more than double the $$ of his options. Very nice but pricey.
I voted TEK

 

[E.intheC]

http://www.aquacave.com/sun-blaze-t-5-48-lightbr-fixture-4-x-54w-lampsbr-by-sunlight-supply-698.html

This is the Tek I put up there; it's not the normal "Tek" fixture, which was about $350 including bulbs.

 

[ecvernon]

i voted tek..
i actually just purchased a 6 bulb ati sunpower.with bulbs today...

if you have $429 you could get this... you wont be disappointed
http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5...nPower_T5_High-Output_Fixture_w!_Bulbs_by_ATI

 

[E.intheC]

hey EC, is the Sunpower a lot different than the Powermodule? I'd have to really twist my own arm to pay that much for a light fixture, but if it's truly THAT MUCH better than the other options, I will consider it.

Thank you

 

[ecvernon]

the sun power is not that different at all.
same ballast and reflectors

the housing is mad from a cheaper light aluminum.
the powermodule looks more like a high end fixture with its sturdy housing..
and the powermodule also has more cooling fans.
i know the price is like whoa. believe me it is for me also.
i just try to learn from my past mistakes and buy the right equipment first time around..

 

[E.intheC]

That sounds like a good option, especially bc the ballast and reflectors are the same as the powermodule. I have read ina few different places that the Powermodule puts out 2x the par that even the tek fixture puts out. Wow. Sticker shock is incredible though

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I have the Current Nova Extreme pro 6 bulb setup. It is nice and things are really liking the light, lower heat problems in the tank, and we are liking the electric bill but the bulb choices aren't good because only the stock lights are available.

 

[gcfishreef]

TEK all the way

 

[autoponicz]

if you want anything good for t'5 ..you gonna have to get a 24" fixture because of the bulb choices and reflectors...the 20" bulbs are only made by current and they lack the quality you want....its still good...but not great for sps..
look into the aquatinics fixtures too...5 bulbs/great reflectors/cooling fan..2 switches...i had one before and i was very happy with it..

 

[E.intheC]

what about this light for a nice combo?

http://www.marinedepot.com/Current_...ants-Current_USA-CU01055-FILTFIMHPDDE-vi.html

 

[gcfishreef]

heat.electric