Aquaticlife 6 Bulb T5 Lights are here!

CreatiVe2 · 12/18/2009, 11:08 AM

I have been keeping tabs on the new release from this company, most said late December for their 6 lamp t5 HO. I called last week and they said they would get it up by the end of this week. And they kept to their word.

http://www.aquaticlife.com/t5ho_six_lamp/index.html

this should allow for a lot more people to have a "all in one" fixture solution, if they don't have a canopy.

I just ordered a 4 bulb Aquaticlife T5 fixture last week, i couldn't go with the 6 bulb due to its 15" mounting base on the tank.

InsideJoke · 12/18/2009, 11:33 AM

I'm glad I havent ordered my 4 bulb yet. Just need to wait for Dr Foster and Smith to get these in stock and see how much they are going to run.

MrSandman · 12/18/2009, 02:21 PM

Looks awesome. Where did you buy it from? Marine Depot's site isn't showing it.

CreatiVe2 · 12/19/2009, 08:46 AM

I got my 4 bulb on marine depot here

I emailed them about the 6 Bulb and they gave me this response:

"Thank you for contacting Marinedepot.com. We do not have that fixture available yet, but I am sure we will be stocking it soon. We do not have an estimated date of arrival. If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us for support."

TonyV · 12/19/2009, 11:54 AM

Very nice. I have the 4 bulb version and couldn't be happier!

boxer385 · 12/19/2009, 12:21 PM

anybody know what the 6 bulbs is going for?

InsideJoke · 12/19/2009, 03:45 PM

ThatPetPlace is the only place I've seen pricing listing for them, and it looks like its ranging from 399 for the 36", 469 for the 48" and 699 for the 72"

CreatiVe2 · 12/19/2009, 03:56 PM

the for the info! My 4 bulb is coming tomorrow.

TonyV, how do you like the stock 10k lightbulb range?

tpenn187 · 12/19/2009, 04:16 PM

we run the 2ft 4bulb with a 2ft 2bulb from them and have no issue growing sps, lps, and we also have a rbta. the fixtures are really well built. the 6 footers all come with fans, timer, individual reflectors, and bulbs. a great value if you are looking for a quality fixture at a great price. i would rate the build quality to be as nice if not nicer then current and the cutomer support is great!

TonyV · 12/19/2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CreatiVe2

the for the info! My 4 bulb is coming tomorrow.

TonyV, how do you like the stock 10k lightbulb range?

Too white so I changed it out for ATI Aquablue

MrSandman · 12/20/2009, 12:25 AM

Man, looks like a decent price. Wonder how these stand up versus the ATI's.

InsideJoke · 12/20/2009, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MrSandman

Man, looks like a decent price. Wonder how these stand up versus the ATI's.

Thats my worry, with those prices its starting to get up with the known higher end fixtures and I'm wondering how it'll stand up to them.

Chris3323 · 02/12/2010, 09:49 PM

Just setup the 4 bulb at my job. Love it! I have ati bulbs at home in a cheapo fixture. I think the actinics are great but I truthfully hate the white. They are very 8000k looking. I will be ordering the 6 bulb for my 40B and switching out for ati bulbs. I've talked to their customer service a lot already really bice company and great build.

Paulairduck · 02/13/2010, 01:49 AM

I have a 36" inch 4 bulb and love it.(ALL CAHLICES)

downgrading to 100 gallon SPS, going to give the 6 bulb a try

Kamisxy · 02/14/2010, 05:41 AM

Well I took the dive....I have the 6 bulb fixture on the way....should be here soon enough..cant wait and I hope i made the right decision after tons of research

WmTasker · 02/21/2010, 10:52 PM

So does anyone have the 6 bulb yet. Im thinking about putting it on a 40 Breeder. Any thoughts? Is the timer a good feature?

mordibv · 02/21/2010, 11:02 PM

Isn't this the fixture that just has one cord to plug in ? No fuss no mess ?

Chris3323 · 02/22/2010, 01:07 AM

WmTasker... I too have a 40B and i will be purchasing one in the very new future for my tank. I wouldnt mind doing the 4 bulb but after talking to an aquatic life rep, he said that the 4 bulb reflectors are made to have a spread of 13-15" so the six bulb is a must if you want nearly full coverage with good par. I am planning on purchasing within the next month or so. I'll let everyone know what I think then.

WmTasker · 02/22/2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mordibv

Isn't this the fixture that just has one cord to plug in ? No fuss no mess ?

Yep .. I do believe this is the one you are thinking about.

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Originally Posted by Chris3323

WmTasker... I too have a 40B and i will be purchasing one in the very new future for my tank. I wouldnt mind doing the 4 bulb but after talking to an aquatic life rep, he said that the 4 bulb reflectors are made to have a spread of 13-15" so the six bulb is a must if you want nearly full coverage with good par. I am planning on purchasing within the next month or so. I'll let everyone know what I think then.

I have traded emails with Dave at Aquaticlife about the reflectors and got the same info you are talking about. I have read many thread talking about how great they are with customer service and replacement parts. The only negative that I have been able to find about the fixture was the bulbs. I have found few negative comments about the quality of the 10k and actinics. I don't know for sure if it is actually the bulbs or just those few people. When you get your fixture, please post lots of pics.

Thanks

kattsue · 02/22/2010, 06:54 AM

I have the 36" 6 bulb from that pet place - really like it. Changed bulbs though.

WmTasker · 02/22/2010, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kattsue

I have the 36" 6 bulb from that pet place - really like it. Changed bulbs though.

What bulbs did you go with? Do you have any close up pics of the fixture, maybe the reflector and other parts?

kattsue · 02/22/2010, 10:12 AM

I'll take some and post them.

Chiefsurfer · 02/22/2010, 10:13 AM

I have the 24" 4-bulb, and I also love the fiture. The 10K bulbs in the fixture are a VERY wierd bulb. They peak on the light spectrum at 700nm, which is orange. They are VERY yellow-looking. Now if you were to cut it down to 2 daylights, and 4 actinics, MAYBE it would be ok with stock stuff.

I replaced all 4 bulbs in my fixture with:

1-12000K Aquablue special
2-AIT Blue+
1-UVL/URI 75.25(fiji pink similar)

And really love the colors. The single cord is AWESOME, and the digital timer is excellent. The 24" fixture did not come with a fan, but noticed my fixture itself(no affect on water) was getting to maybe 120/130 degrees. I called the company, they told me what wires to use, and for $10 and about 20 minutes, installed a fan. Now the entire fixture stays at a constant room temp, no matter what lights are on. The digital timer comes pre-set to turn the fan on anytime the t5's are on.

Digital timer is a SINCH to set. Only issue I have had is the LED's. I had the fixture up for about a month before I started noticing anything, but I noticed that the inner 2 bulbs of the 4 were dimming(bulbs 2&3 looking from left to righ). Another 2 weeks and those 2 were burnt out, and #4 was dimming. They sent out replacements RIGHT AWAY. I then sent the originals back for them to check out, and their customer service has been excellent. It's been about 3 weeks since the new ones, and it seems like 2&3 are dimming a bit again. Still working with them on it, but as stated, their customer service is excellent.

WmTasker · 02/22/2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kattsue

I'll take some and post them.

Very nice. I have been wanting to see some.

kattsue · 02/22/2010, 11:09 AM

Pictures not too great - hope it worked.

12/18/2009, 11:08 AM	#1
CreatiVe2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 117	Aquaticlife 6 Bulb T5 Lights are here! I have been keeping tabs on the new release from this company, most said late December for their 6 lamp t5 HO. I called last week and they said they would get it up by the end of this week. And they kept to their word. http://www.aquaticlife.com/t5ho_six_lamp/index.html this should allow for a lot more people to have a "all in one" fixture solution, if they don't have a canopy. I just ordered a 4 bulb Aquaticlife T5 fixture last week, i couldn't go with the 6 bulb due to its 15" mounting base on the tank.

12/18/2009, 02:21 PM	#3
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	Looks awesome. Where did you buy it from? Marine Depot's site isn't showing it. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

12/20/2009, 12:25 AM	#11
MrSandman Team RC Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: South Bay, So. Cal. Posts: 5,408 Blog Entries: 6	Man, looks like a decent price. Wonder how these stand up versus the ATI's. __________________ June 2001 Tank of the Month. Yes, i said 2001. Current Tank Info: 112G 36"x36"x20" Lee-mar rimless. Build Thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2293182.

02/21/2010, 10:52 PM	#16
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	So does anyone have the 6 bulb yet. Im thinking about putting it on a 40 Breeder. Any thoughts? Is the timer a good feature? __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

02/21/2010, 11:02 PM	#17
mordibv Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Western Mass Posts: 1,499	Isn't this the fixture that just has one cord to plug in ? No fuss no mess ? __________________ It's hard to take advice from those who do not show the fruits of their labor . Current Tank Info: No tank ATM

12/18/2009, 11:33 AM	#2
InsideJoke Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 381	I'm glad I havent ordered my 4 bulb yet. Just need to wait for Dr Foster and Smith to get these in stock and see how much they are going to run.

12/19/2009, 08:46 AM	#4
CreatiVe2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 117	I got my 4 bulb on marine depot here I emailed them about the 6 Bulb and they gave me this response: "Thank you for contacting Marinedepot.com. We do not have that fixture available yet, but I am sure we will be stocking it soon. We do not have an estimated date of arrival. If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us for support."

12/19/2009, 11:54 AM	#5
TonyV Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 435	Very nice. I have the 4 bulb version and couldn't be happier!

12/19/2009, 12:21 PM	#6
boxer385 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: University Park, illinois Posts: 1,718	anybody know what the 6 bulbs is going for?

12/19/2009, 03:45 PM	#7
InsideJoke Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 381	ThatPetPlace is the only place I've seen pricing listing for them, and it looks like its ranging from 399 for the 36", 469 for the 48" and 699 for the 72"

12/19/2009, 03:56 PM	#8
CreatiVe2 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 117	the for the info! My 4 bulb is coming tomorrow. TonyV, how do you like the stock 10k lightbulb range?

12/19/2009, 04:16 PM	#9
tpenn187 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: central illinois Posts: 630	we run the 2ft 4bulb with a 2ft 2bulb from them and have no issue growing sps, lps, and we also have a rbta. the fixtures are really well built. the 6 footers all come with fans, timer, individual reflectors, and bulbs. a great value if you are looking for a quality fixture at a great price. i would rate the build quality to be as nice if not nicer then current and the cutomer support is great!

02/12/2010, 09:49 PM	#13
Chris3323 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 102	Just setup the 4 bulb at my job. Love it! I have ati bulbs at home in a cheapo fixture. I think the actinics are great but I truthfully hate the white. They are very 8000k looking. I will be ordering the 6 bulb for my 40B and switching out for ati bulbs. I've talked to their customer service a lot already really bice company and great build.

02/13/2010, 01:49 AM	#14
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	I have a 36" inch 4 bulb and love it.(ALL CAHLICES) downgrading to 100 gallon SPS, going to give the 6 bulb a try

02/14/2010, 05:41 AM	#15
Kamisxy Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 173	Well I took the dive....I have the 6 bulb fixture on the way....should be here soon enough..cant wait and I hope i made the right decision after tons of research

02/22/2010, 01:07 AM	#18
Chris3323 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 102	WmTasker... I too have a 40B and i will be purchasing one in the very new future for my tank. I wouldnt mind doing the 4 bulb but after talking to an aquatic life rep, he said that the 4 bulb reflectors are made to have a spread of 13-15" so the six bulb is a must if you want nearly full coverage with good par. I am planning on purchasing within the next month or so. I'll let everyone know what I think then.

02/22/2010, 06:54 AM	#20
kattsue Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 456	I have the 36" 6 bulb from that pet place - really like it. Changed bulbs though.

02/22/2010, 10:12 AM	#22
kattsue Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 456	I'll take some and post them.

02/22/2010, 10:13 AM	#23
Chiefsurfer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seaside Park, NJ Posts: 2,138	I have the 24" 4-bulb, and I also love the fiture. The 10K bulbs in the fixture are a VERY wierd bulb. They peak on the light spectrum at 700nm, which is orange. They are VERY yellow-looking. Now if you were to cut it down to 2 daylights, and 4 actinics, MAYBE it would be ok with stock stuff. I replaced all 4 bulbs in my fixture with: 1-12000K Aquablue special 2-AIT Blue+ 1-UVL/URI 75.25(fiji pink similar) And really love the colors. The single cord is AWESOME, and the digital timer is excellent. The 24" fixture did not come with a fan, but noticed my fixture itself(no affect on water) was getting to maybe 120/130 degrees. I called the company, they told me what wires to use, and for $10 and about 20 minutes, installed a fan. Now the entire fixture stays at a constant room temp, no matter what lights are on. The digital timer comes pre-set to turn the fan on anytime the t5's are on. Digital timer is a SINCH to set. Only issue I have had is the LED's. I had the fixture up for about a month before I started noticing anything, but I noticed that the inner 2 bulbs of the 4 were dimming(bulbs 2&3 looking from left to righ). Another 2 weeks and those 2 were burnt out, and #4 was dimming. They sent out replacements RIGHT AWAY. I then sent the originals back for them to check out, and their customer service has been excellent. It's been about 3 weeks since the new ones, and it seems like 2&3 are dimming a bit again. Still working with them on it, but as stated, their customer service is excellent. __________________ Chief Current Tank: 20 Gallon tall, 4-bulb t5 HO, Eshopps psk75H, ac-70 fuge. So far, green clown goby, striped goby, more gorillas than I wish I had, 5 SPS frags, 3 LPS Frags, 1 Softee, Turkey Wing Clam. Plan for the future: 120 gallon 4ft glass tank. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon tall Reef Tank

02/22/2010, 11:09 AM	#25
kattsue Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 456	Pictures not too great - hope it worked.