Which fixture would you go with?

JCareyETexas · 08/31/2011, 01:24 PM

If both fixtures were made by the same reputable manufacturer which would you choose for a tank that measured 60"x18"x25"?
I'm not looking to have a coral dominated tank but would like the ability to support some of the more entry level corals and some anemones.

rtparty · 08/31/2011, 02:13 PM

A good 4 bulb combo is hard to find. 6 bulbs gives you a lot of combos to try out and find what you like in the end.

BANANAHANDS · 08/31/2011, 02:17 PM

If it's basically a FOWLR with maybe a few shrooms or like, i would save money on the fixture and electricity and with the 4 bulb.

That said, I voted for 6 bulb because you're eventually going to want more and more coral. Trust me!

JCareyETexas · 08/31/2011, 02:33 PM

One of the reasons I'm considering the 48" fixture is bulb availability. My obvious concern is tank coverage (light dispersement) which I'm guessing having the extra two bulbs may help with. Is my thinking skewed on this? I had not thought about having six bulbs allowing me more options.
Does anybody have any knowledge on the ATI Sunpower fixtures in terms of built in timers or do these fixtures just have switches? Also, anybody know if they have built in lunars? Can't find the info online.

solitude127 · 08/31/2011, 02:43 PM

I run a 54w - 8 bulb ATI PM over my 60" tank and have pretty good results.

BANANAHANDS · 08/31/2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCareyETexas

One of the reasons I'm considering the 48" fixture is bulb availability. My obvious concern is tank coverage (light dispersement) which I'm guessing having the extra two bulbs may help with. Is my thinking skewed on this? I had not thought about having six bulbs allowing me more options.
Does anybody have any knowledge on the ATI Sunpower fixtures in terms of built in timers or do these fixtures just have switches? Also, anybody know if they have built in lunars? Can't find the info online.

I have a 24" sunpower. Not moon lighting and no timers. They actually don't even have switches. It has separate plugs that you use timers for or plug in and out manually.
Awesome fixtures though!

solitude127 · 08/31/2011, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCareyETexas

Does anybody have any knowledge on the ATI Sunpower fixtures in terms of built in timers or do these fixtures just have switches? Also, anybody know if they have built in lunars? Can't find the info online.

They recently came out with a dimmable fixture with a built in controller. No moon lights though. Check out ReefGeek.com

View Poll Results: Which fixture would you go with on a 60" tank?
6 x 54w (48" fixture)	4	57.14%
4 x 80w (60" fixture)	3	42.86%
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08/31/2011, 01:24 PM	#1
JCareyETexas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 294	Which fixture would you go with? If both fixtures were made by the same reputable manufacturer which would you choose for a tank that measured 60"x18"x25"? I'm not looking to have a coral dominated tank but would like the ability to support some of the more entry level corals and some anemones. __________________ 125 DT/PVC bottom, Trigger Systems Ruby 36 sump LED's here I come!! Current Tank Info: 125 gallon mixed reef

08/31/2011, 02:13 PM	#2
rtparty Raise The Reef! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 7,404	A good 4 bulb combo is hard to find. 6 bulbs gives you a lot of combos to try out and find what you like in the end. __________________ Ryan Click on my user name and check out my homepage! Current Tank Info: 50g Cadlights/Giesemann Spectra (250w Radium, 2 ATI Blue Plus, 2 ATI Actinic)/2 x Vortech MP10wQD/Skimz SN123/Eheim Compact 3000+

08/31/2011, 02:33 PM	#4
JCareyETexas Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 294	One of the reasons I'm considering the 48" fixture is bulb availability. My obvious concern is tank coverage (light dispersement) which I'm guessing having the extra two bulbs may help with. Is my thinking skewed on this? I had not thought about having six bulbs allowing me more options. Does anybody have any knowledge on the ATI Sunpower fixtures in terms of built in timers or do these fixtures just have switches? Also, anybody know if they have built in lunars? Can't find the info online. __________________ 125 DT/PVC bottom, Trigger Systems Ruby 36 sump LED's here I come!! Current Tank Info: 125 gallon mixed reef

08/31/2011, 02:43 PM	#5
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	I run a 54w - 8 bulb ATI PM over my 60" tank and have pretty good results. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

08/31/2011, 02:17 PM	#3
BANANAHANDS Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 116	If it's basically a FOWLR with maybe a few shrooms or like, i would save money on the fixture and electricity and with the 4 bulb. That said, I voted for 6 bulb because you're eventually going to want more and more coral. Trust me!

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