Which T5 fixture?

clugo · 09/01/2012, 09:41 PM

Which T5 fixture would you recommend for:

48x28x20 rimless
Mixed reef, more sps than lps

Which do you recommend:
ATI
Tek 6 bulb
AquaticLife 8 bulb

Michigan Mike · 09/01/2012, 09:46 PM

8x54 TEK elite! It's half the price of a 10x54 ATI power module.
I have a ATI Sunpower myself.

96p993 · 09/01/2012, 09:48 PM

ATI all the way...

edwin-orellana · 09/01/2012, 11:59 PM

ATI....I wouldn't recommend it if I didn't use them.....have them over my 125 ....SPS on top...LPS down low...perfect

wcharon · 09/02/2012, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwin-orellana

ATI....I wouldn't recommend it if I didn't use them.....have them over my 125 ....SPS on top...LPS down low...perfect

It's a standard 125? How high of the surface water you have it? My Sunpower will arrive on Tuesday. Any pic.

Thanks for the feedback.

clugo · 09/02/2012, 07:38 AM

Thanks for all the feedback. So which ati, the dimmable or power module? And what number of bulbs would you recommend for my setup?

a.browning · 09/02/2012, 10:44 AM

ATI! Cant go wrong with them. I have the 6x54w dimmable Sunpower on my 75. I've used Aquaticlife in the past, but there is no comparison. ATI is top of the line.

Teamreef · 09/02/2012, 12:58 PM

ATI. I have a powermodule and love it

edwin-orellana · 09/02/2012, 11:29 PM

60x18x24.......I have a 6x54 Sunpower ATI.....cheaper and gets the job done......tank length is 60" and I have a 48" fixture with great results

Toadally · 09/03/2012, 04:32 AM

ATI, both are great fixtures. I have used the Sunpower and can tell you it's excellent. I'm using the Tek Elite now and give it high marks as well.

Michigan Mike · 09/03/2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toadally

ATI, both are great fixtures. I have used the Sunpower and can tell you it's excellent. I'm using the Tek Elite now and give it high marks as well.

That's good you like your TEK elite. My friend has the old TEK and it's great, from most people's experiences with them they are about the same output as an ATI fixture if you put a small fan on them with no splash shield. I was doing some research and I guess the new TEK elite is having fan problems but sunlight supply is sending replacement fans and other freebies to people who are experiencing these problems. Good luck.

I really do love my ATI Sunpower but I want to get a TEK for my other tank.
The TEK lights are a bit wider than the ATI fixtures. The 8 bulb TEK elite is 2" less wide then the 10 bulb ATI power module. The bulbs are closer together on the ATI, which was part of my decision over the width/height of your tank.
Anyway you can't go wrong with an ATI but you could do almost as good for alot less $$$, that doesn't matter to some people though.
Have fun Reefing

09/01/2012, 09:41 PM	#1
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Which T5 fixture? Which T5 fixture would you recommend for: 48x28x20 rimless Mixed reef, more sps than lps Which do you recommend: ATI Tek 6 bulb AquaticLife 8 bulb

09/01/2012, 09:46 PM	#2
Michigan Mike Freedom costs a buckofive Join Date: May 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	8x54 TEK elite! It's half the price of a 10x54 ATI power module. I have a ATI Sunpower myself. Last edited by Michigan Mike; 09/01/2012 at 09:55 PM.

09/02/2012, 10:44 AM	#7
a.browning Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 975	ATI! Cant go wrong with them. I have the 6x54w dimmable Sunpower on my 75. I've used Aquaticlife in the past, but there is no comparison. ATI is top of the line. __________________ 75 SPS, 80 & 45 Frag Tank, 40B Leather Tank

09/03/2012, 04:32 AM	#10
Toadally Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mount Holly, NC Posts: 986	ATI, both are great fixtures. I have used the Sunpower and can tell you it's excellent. I'm using the Tek Elite now and give it high marks as well. __________________ _Michael "Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, "I think I'll squeeze these dangly things here, and drink whatever comes out?" Reef Aquarium Society of Charlotte (RASOC) Treasurer Current Tank Info: 57gal. Illuminata, Bubble Magus Skimmer, Tek Elite 6x39w, 40gal. Breeder, 2x A150w Kessil LED

09/01/2012, 09:48 PM	#3
96p993 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mckinney, Tx Posts: 1,130	ATI all the way...

09/01/2012, 11:59 PM	#4
edwin-orellana Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hollywood Posts: 195	ATI....I wouldn't recommend it if I didn't use them.....have them over my 125 ....SPS on top...LPS down low...perfect

09/02/2012, 07:38 AM	#6
clugo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 537	Thanks for all the feedback. So which ati, the dimmable or power module? And what number of bulbs would you recommend for my setup?

09/02/2012, 12:58 PM	#8
Teamreef Moved On Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 28	ATI. I have a powermodule and love it

09/02/2012, 11:29 PM	#9
edwin-orellana Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hollywood Posts: 195	60x18x24.......I have a 6x54 Sunpower ATI.....cheaper and gets the job done......tank length is 60" and I have a 48" fixture with great results