What's going to be new on the market for T5 fixtures in '09?

Canadian · 11/30/2008, 12:25 AM

I know about the new Fauna Marin fixture as well as the ReefGeek retrofits. But is there anything else on the horizon that I haven't heard about yet?

SunnyX · 11/30/2008, 08:15 AM

The Aquactinics Constellation will be getting updated with LED's for shimmer effect:

Canadian · 11/30/2008, 09:59 AM

I just wish Aquactinics would make the constellation in smaller sized fixtures (24" and 36") with 6 or more lamps. The addition of LEDs is cute but from a personal stand point I'd prefer to see them put some time into developing some shorter fixtures.

DodgeDude99 · 11/30/2008, 02:19 PM

better yet make it cheaper, no dam reason they should be the price that they are, but i guess that applies to most everything.

frenchie · 11/30/2008, 02:27 PM

they were cheaper at first than they got real popular and prices jumped a couple hundred bucks all at once. they claimed it was price of raw materials went up which it did but since economy slump price of raw materials back down, so i'm sure since they go popular and couldn't keep fixtures in stock had nothing to do with it. But i do love mine, i have tx5 and i got it for 200 less than todays price. constellation used to be like almost 300 bucks cheaper.

frenchie · 11/30/2008, 02:32 PM

here is old thread from sponsor forum here on rc

aninjaatemyshoe · 11/30/2008, 02:39 PM

Profilux and Fauna Marin are making fixtures that take advantage of the dimming capabilities of the Profilux controller. Some will be available that have built-in Light 2 controllers. These will be really nice but $$$$.

DodgeDude99 · 11/30/2008, 02:47 PM

so we should be seeing the price of these come down then.

my dads neighbor is a scrapper, last i talked to him steel was $10/ton, aluminum was around a penny a pound.

Canadian · 12/04/2008, 12:33 AM

So far I've also found out about the Aquactinics Constellation and TX5 Hybrids with LED moonlights and shimmer lights as well as the new ATI Sunpower.

Anyone know where Sunlight Supply is on their most recent revision of the Tek? Or anything about any new manufacturers or new models from existing manufacturers?

Paulairduck · 12/04/2008, 02:32 AM

that is what I want to know, when are we going to see the TEK's with active cooling

11/30/2008, 12:25 AM	#1
Canadian Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 1,367	What's going to be new on the market for T5 fixtures in '09? I know about the new Fauna Marin fixture as well as the ReefGeek retrofits. But is there anything else on the horizon that I haven't heard about yet? __________________ Andrew --- "mens sana in corpore sano" --- Current Tank Info: SPS Dedicated 24x24x20 Trimless with Beananimal Overflow \| 20 g Sump \| Bubble King Mini 160 \| Biopellets in TLF Reactor \| ATI Sunpower 6 x 24W T5HO \| Vortech MP20 \| Tunze Nanostream 6025 \| Eheim 1260 Return \| GHL Profilux Standalone Doser

11/30/2008, 09:59 AM	#3
Canadian Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 1,367	I just wish Aquactinics would make the constellation in smaller sized fixtures (24" and 36") with 6 or more lamps. The addition of LEDs is cute but from a personal stand point I'd prefer to see them put some time into developing some shorter fixtures. __________________ Andrew --- "mens sana in corpore sano" --- Current Tank Info: SPS Dedicated 24x24x20 Trimless with Beananimal Overflow \| 20 g Sump \| Bubble King Mini 160 \| Biopellets in TLF Reactor \| ATI Sunpower 6 x 24W T5HO \| Vortech MP20 \| Tunze Nanostream 6025 \| Eheim 1260 Return \| GHL Profilux Standalone Doser

11/30/2008, 02:27 PM	#5
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	they were cheaper at first than they got real popular and prices jumped a couple hundred bucks all at once. they claimed it was price of raw materials went up which it did but since economy slump price of raw materials back down, so i'm sure since they go popular and couldn't keep fixtures in stock had nothing to do with it. But i do love mine, i have tx5 and i got it for 200 less than todays price. constellation used to be like almost 300 bucks cheaper. __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

11/30/2008, 02:32 PM	#6
frenchie Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,730	here is old thread from sponsor forum here on rc __________________ Darrick slash member 24 gallon nano cube, LED lights, zoanthids, shrooms Current Tank Info: 93 gallon cube, ecotech LED, swc 160 cone skimmer, lots of softies

11/30/2008, 02:39 PM	#7
aninjaatemyshoe Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,333	Profilux and Fauna Marin are making fixtures that take advantage of the dimming capabilities of the Profilux controller. Some will be available that have built-in Light 2 controllers. These will be really nice but $$$$. __________________ You are not brought upon this world to "get it"

11/30/2008, 08:15 AM	#2
SunnyX Moved On Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,991	The Aquactinics Constellation will be getting updated with LED's for shimmer effect:

11/30/2008, 02:19 PM	#4
DodgeDude99 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oak Lawn, Il Posts: 490	better yet make it cheaper, no dam reason they should be the price that they are, but i guess that applies to most everything.

11/30/2008, 02:47 PM	#8
DodgeDude99 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oak Lawn, Il Posts: 490	so we should be seeing the price of these come down then. my dads neighbor is a scrapper, last i talked to him steel was $10/ton, aluminum was around a penny a pound.

12/04/2008, 12:33 AM	#9
Canadian Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 1,367	So far I've also found out about the Aquactinics Constellation and TX5 Hybrids with LED moonlights and shimmer lights as well as the new ATI Sunpower. Anyone know where Sunlight Supply is on their most recent revision of the Tek? Or anything about any new manufacturers or new models from existing manufacturers? __________________ Andrew --- "mens sana in corpore sano" --- Current Tank Info: SPS Dedicated 24x24x20 Trimless with Beananimal Overflow \| 20 g Sump \| Bubble King Mini 160 \| Biopellets in TLF Reactor \| ATI Sunpower 6 x 24W T5HO \| Vortech MP20 \| Tunze Nanostream 6025 \| Eheim 1260 Return \| GHL Profilux Standalone Doser

12/04/2008, 02:32 AM	#10
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	that is what I want to know, when are we going to see the TEK's with active cooling