TEK light okay for 75g SPS?

unbreakable · 11/10/2009, 06:58 AM

I was looking at the aquactinics constellation 7 bulb but its pricey. Would the 6x54w 48" TEK be good for SPS dominated 75g?

danjen10 · 11/10/2009, 08:11 AM

I know there are a lot of different opinions out there so here is mine.

I have had PC's, DE 150W MH's (in an all in one light fixture), T5's (in the exact Tek light you are lokoing at) and 250W MH's SE.

By far, and I mean FAR, my SPS look the best, grow the best and are the happiest (my opinion) with the 250w MH's.

What I got was from reefspecialty. It's the 250W Lumenbright Fixtures (Mini's). with the dimmable ballasts and 250W SE Reeflux bulbs.

I have 3 over my SPS dominated 125g. I only run the lights 7 hours per day. I would guess 2 over your 75g would be good. I still have my Tek light over my 75g frag tank. It's ok but I would not do it again.

FYI - Total electrical use is similar to the T5's because I run them longer. This was my orginal reason to buy T5. The other thing it the Lumenbrights hang 15" off the tank. It makes it much easier to get access to the tank.

Hope this helps.

epleeds · 11/10/2009, 08:27 AM

in a word...yes it would be fine. just add some fans to keep the bulbs cool so they will last longer.

AquaWave523 · 11/10/2009, 08:30 AM

I have the same fixtures, and I have not tried any SPS yet. But the LPS has been thriving in my tank as long as I keep them on for the required amount of time. I love the lights, it doesn't get too hot!

unbreakable · 11/10/2009, 09:04 AM

I thought about metal halide but 2 250w would get too hot for my tank. In south Texas the heat could get up to above 100 easy and the house is kept at 80 to 78. My reef wil get as hot as 83 or 85 in the summer with just 2 150w lights. Its a difficult decision

JonnyD91 · 11/10/2009, 09:10 AM

I would bump up to the ATI Sunpower then. Its not too much more than the tek light.

Monkeyfish · 11/10/2009, 02:40 PM

A 6 bulb t-5ho unit will let you grow anything in a 75 if you are using a good unit (individual reflectors, etc.) and good bulbs (ATI, Geissman, KZ etc.).

unbreakable · 11/11/2009, 10:23 AM

im looking at either the constellation or the ATI sunpower, i think id rather have the constellation since ive seen people having problems with their power modules, that and one more bulb option in the constellation.

anyone know where i could get the constellation? I don't want to deal with hanging the fixture since i cant

Slayer311 · 11/11/2009, 01:32 PM

I ran the tek 4 bulb 36" unit over my 46 bowfront and had amazing color and growth from my sps / lps / softies, I LOVED the sps growth with that light, so I would definately say the 6 bulb unit over a 75 would work extremely well with lower heat. I run 3x 250w MH's over my 180 and the heat is insane, 80degrees in its 60 outside, my poor chiller is having to run in the winter :/ gay.

returnofsid · 11/11/2009, 01:46 PM

My 75, predominately SPS and clams, with a Tek 6X54 fixture.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlhamil...7603597332504/

dixiedog · 11/11/2009, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returnofsid

My 75, predominately SPS and clams, with a Tek 6X54 fixture.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlhamil...7603597332504/

That proves what I was about to say.

11/10/2009, 06:58 AM	#1
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	TEK light okay for 75g SPS? I was looking at the aquactinics constellation 7 bulb but its pricey. Would the 6x54w 48" TEK be good for SPS dominated 75g? __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

11/10/2009, 09:04 AM	#5
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	I thought about metal halide but 2 250w would get too hot for my tank. In south Texas the heat could get up to above 100 easy and the house is kept at 80 to 78. My reef wil get as hot as 83 or 85 in the summer with just 2 150w lights. Its a difficult decision __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

11/10/2009, 09:10 AM	#6
JonnyD91 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Manalapan NJ Posts: 1,444	I would bump up to the ATI Sunpower then. Its not too much more than the tek light. __________________ Click my super cool username dropdown menu to see my new 90 Gallon In wall Build on my user home page :) Current Tank Info: 90G Reef - 2 MP40's - Apex Controlled - Reef Octopus PRO-SSS-DC1 Skimmer - 6 Bulb ATI Sunpower

11/10/2009, 02:40 PM	#7
Monkeyfish Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Long Island (NY) Posts: 4,077	A 6 bulb t-5ho unit will let you grow anything in a 75 if you are using a good unit (individual reflectors, etc.) and good bulbs (ATI, Geissman, KZ etc.). __________________ Eric "One thing that humbles me deeply is to see that human genius has its limits while human stupidity does not." Current Tank Info: Taking a break

11/11/2009, 10:23 AM	#8
unbreakable D: Join Date: May 2007 Location: ? Posts: 2,868	im looking at either the constellation or the ATI sunpower, i think id rather have the constellation since ive seen people having problems with their power modules, that and one more bulb option in the constellation. anyone know where i could get the constellation? I don't want to deal with hanging the fixture since i cant __________________ INTERNET= Serious Business!

11/10/2009, 08:11 AM	#2
danjen10 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: California Posts: 87	I know there are a lot of different opinions out there so here is mine. I have had PC's, DE 150W MH's (in an all in one light fixture), T5's (in the exact Tek light you are lokoing at) and 250W MH's SE. By far, and I mean FAR, my SPS look the best, grow the best and are the happiest (my opinion) with the 250w MH's. What I got was from reefspecialty. It's the 250W Lumenbright Fixtures (Mini's). with the dimmable ballasts and 250W SE Reeflux bulbs. I have 3 over my SPS dominated 125g. I only run the lights 7 hours per day. I would guess 2 over your 75g would be good. I still have my Tek light over my 75g frag tank. It's ok but I would not do it again. FYI - Total electrical use is similar to the T5's because I run them longer. This was my orginal reason to buy T5. The other thing it the Lumenbrights hang 15" off the tank. It makes it much easier to get access to the tank. Hope this helps.

11/10/2009, 08:27 AM	#3
epleeds Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 346	in a word...yes it would be fine. just add some fans to keep the bulbs cool so they will last longer.

11/10/2009, 08:30 AM	#4
AquaWave523 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 911	I have the same fixtures, and I have not tried any SPS yet. But the LPS has been thriving in my tank as long as I keep them on for the required amount of time. I love the lights, it doesn't get too hot!

11/11/2009, 01:32 PM	#9
Slayer311 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 201	I ran the tek 4 bulb 36" unit over my 46 bowfront and had amazing color and growth from my sps / lps / softies, I LOVED the sps growth with that light, so I would definately say the 6 bulb unit over a 75 would work extremely well with lower heat. I run 3x 250w MH's over my 180 and the heat is insane, 80degrees in its 60 outside, my poor chiller is having to run in the winter :/ gay.

11/11/2009, 01:46 PM	#10
returnofsid Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,852	My 75, predominately SPS and clams, with a Tek 6X54 fixture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mlhamil...7603597332504/