Aquaticlife 6 Bulb T5 Lights are here! - Page 3

WmTasker · 03/15/2010, 01:57 PM

It would be nice to see two pics to compare. One with the standard bulbs that come with the fixture and onw with replacement bulbs.

Quiet Tempest · 03/15/2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WmTasker

It would be nice to see two pics to compare. One with the standard bulbs that come with the fixture and onw with replacement bulbs.

Definitely and with details on lamp selection/configuration in the fixtures pictured.

jet fixer · 03/16/2010, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WmTasker

It would be nice to see two pics to compare. One with the standard bulbs that come with the fixture and onw with replacement bulbs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiet Tempest

Definitely and with details on lamp selection/configuration in the fixtures pictured.

Here you go:

One of the actinic broke in shipping I planned replacing the bulbs from the beginning so I never bothered replacing it. This is stock alternating 10K and actinic except for the last slot which is empty.

The bulbs in this photo are:
ATI Blue plus
ATI Blue plus
UV Actinic White
ATI blue Plus
KZ Figi purple
ATI Blue plus

The only difference in bulbs in this photo are that the UV Actinic white was swapped with a ATI aqua-blue special in slot three

I'm sticking with the third configuration.
Yes I know its bare its a new set-up and I'm taking my time.

WmTasker · 03/16/2010, 11:59 AM

Very nice. I like the look of both pics. I kind of like how the light hangs above the tank. I always thought about using the legs, but the hangers look nice. Where do you have it hanging from?

Quiet Tempest · 03/16/2010, 11:05 PM

That seems just a little too blue for me, but beautiful all the same.

jet fixer · 03/17/2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WmTasker

Very nice. I like the look of both pics. I kind of like how the light hangs above the tank. I always thought about using the legs, but the hangers look nice. Where do you have it hanging from?

Its hung from the ceiling. I got lucky there was a stud right where I wanted to hang it.

Sandy, I'm planning on a LPS only tank. From what I've read bright light burns Acans so I want it blue.

Quiet Tempest · 03/17/2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jet fixer

Its hung from the ceiling. I got lucky there was a stud right where I wanted to hang it.

Sandy, I'm planning on a LPS only tank. From what I've read bright light burns Acans so I want it blue.

Ahh, okay. Look forward to seeing more pics when you've stocked.

chris88 · 03/29/2010, 04:17 PM

I just bought the 6 bulb 36inch fixture. Only difference is that i am in Canada and have to pay double what you guys pay even though our dollar is at par. I will take some pictures when it arrives. I would really love to see some PAR readings to see how it compares to a tek or nova fixture.

awdboxer · 04/02/2010, 03:27 PM

You guys still liking this fixture? I think I might pick one up soon for my 90G.

gldnegle76 · 04/03/2010, 11:42 AM

I have the 36" 4 bulb fixture and love it. The digital timer and single cord are a convenience that I couldn't do without any more. I'm sure the 6 bulb fixtures have the same craftsmanship and quality.

chris88 · 04/03/2010, 12:12 PM

I am just waiting on the PAR test, mine should be in soon and i want to make sure it was smart to switch from the nova extreme pro to this 6 bulb unit.

chris88 · 04/09/2010, 08:49 PM

Mine just arrived today and i really like it. It has a great build quality to it and the led's ad a slight shimmer to the water. Overall the fixture isn't visibly a whole lot brighter then my old nova extreme pro but the human eye is not a very good judge of par. One thing i really like is that the bulbs sit tight to the reflectors and the light does not merge together and have a lot of re strike. Instead it is very easy to see each individual bulb color. They built in timer is very hand and the fan is of good quality. I will take some pictures tomorrow of the tank. I would really like to see some par ratings for these fixtures but I do not have access to the equipment to test it.

SteveK1979 · 04/09/2010, 10:23 PM

Those look pretty interesting and price is pretty good. Anyone know how wide are those reflectors?

chaseg89 · 04/09/2010, 10:40 PM

Planning on getting the 36" aquaticlife 6x39 fixture. it looks awesome with the easy to remove ballasts and led moonlights.

chris88 · 04/10/2010, 12:26 AM

What do you mean exactly "how wide are the reflectors". The 36 inch fixture is 13.5 inches wide and each bulb cleary has its own reflector and there is no restrike from each bulb. The bulbs sit very deep in the reflectors and the overal design appears to be much better then the nova extreme pro. The leds are very strong, they are the 1 watz version and produce a lot of shimmer and make the colors pop when you run them when all of the lights are off. I really would like to get some par ratings to compare to other fixture.

LetoII · 04/29/2010, 05:47 PM

Considering the 24" for my Red Sea Max 130. What do you think is a ideal T5 bulb set up for a 4 bulb fixture? Thanks

ChRiS45 · 04/30/2010, 01:34 AM

Can any one tell me if this fixture would be okay for my 72 bow as far as the feet layout. The sides of my tank are only 12.75 inches front to back and I noticed that the fixture feet base was 13.5.
I may consider hanging it.

rbrinker · 05/01/2010, 07:16 PM

just bought mine 72 inch from pet solutions , nice light but bulbs come broken a packaging issue, but over all very bright light fans are a little loud but keeps light running cool easy to set and change light timer.for under $700

Quiet Tempest · 05/02/2010, 07:54 PM

Anymore tank pics?

padova335i · 05/02/2010, 08:30 PM

looks like a nice fixture

Quiet Tempest · 05/05/2010, 08:58 PM

I just placed an order for the 48" 6 lamp fixture through Aquarium Specialty for $457.80

Can't wait for it to arrive!

chris88 · 05/05/2010, 09:23 PM

I am still happy with the light. here is link to the tank and a few picturs of the light in action.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1838276

Quiet Tempest · 05/05/2010, 10:34 PM

Those pics are awesome!

chaseg89 · 05/06/2010, 01:18 AM

I ordered the 36" 6 bulb...it should be arriving either this friday or a week from friday. Cant wait to get this thing it looks like a good fixture.

03/15/2010, 01:57 PM	#51
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	It would be nice to see two pics to compare. One with the standard bulbs that come with the fixture and onw with replacement bulbs. __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

03/16/2010, 11:59 AM	#54
WmTasker JBJ 45g Rimless Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Crestline, Ohio (central Ohio) Posts: 1,574 Blog Entries: 2	Very nice. I like the look of both pics. I kind of like how the light hangs above the tank. I always thought about using the legs, but the hangers look nice. Where do you have it hanging from? __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

03/16/2010, 11:05 PM	#55
Quiet Tempest Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Powell, TN. Posts: 150	That seems just a little too blue for me, but beautiful all the same. __________________ Sandy Current Tank Info: 75g reef

04/09/2010, 10:40 PM	#64
chaseg89 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 134	Planning on getting the 36" aquaticlife 6x39 fixture. it looks awesome with the easy to remove ballasts and led moonlights. __________________ 57g Illuminata on the backburner 9g mixed reef in the works...

04/29/2010, 05:47 PM	#66
LetoII Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Long Island Ny Posts: 147	Considering the 24" for my Red Sea Max 130. What do you think is a ideal T5 bulb set up for a 4 bulb fixture? Thanks __________________ Fear is the mindkiller

03/29/2010, 04:17 PM	#58
chris88 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alberta (canada) Posts: 657	I just bought the 6 bulb 36inch fixture. Only difference is that i am in Canada and have to pay double what you guys pay even though our dollar is at par. I will take some pictures when it arrives. I would really love to see some PAR readings to see how it compares to a tek or nova fixture.

04/02/2010, 03:27 PM	#59
awdboxer Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 219	You guys still liking this fixture? I think I might pick one up soon for my 90G.

04/03/2010, 11:42 AM	#60
gldnegle76 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 517	I have the 36" 4 bulb fixture and love it. The digital timer and single cord are a convenience that I couldn't do without any more. I'm sure the 6 bulb fixtures have the same craftsmanship and quality.

04/03/2010, 12:12 PM	#61
chris88 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alberta (canada) Posts: 657	I am just waiting on the PAR test, mine should be in soon and i want to make sure it was smart to switch from the nova extreme pro to this 6 bulb unit.

04/09/2010, 08:49 PM	#62
chris88 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alberta (canada) Posts: 657	Mine just arrived today and i really like it. It has a great build quality to it and the led's ad a slight shimmer to the water. Overall the fixture isn't visibly a whole lot brighter then my old nova extreme pro but the human eye is not a very good judge of par. One thing i really like is that the bulbs sit tight to the reflectors and the light does not merge together and have a lot of re strike. Instead it is very easy to see each individual bulb color. They built in timer is very hand and the fan is of good quality. I will take some pictures tomorrow of the tank. I would really like to see some par ratings for these fixtures but I do not have access to the equipment to test it.

04/09/2010, 10:23 PM	#63
SteveK1979 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Posts: 25	Those look pretty interesting and price is pretty good. Anyone know how wide are those reflectors?

04/10/2010, 12:26 AM	#65
chris88 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alberta (canada) Posts: 657	What do you mean exactly "how wide are the reflectors". The 36 inch fixture is 13.5 inches wide and each bulb cleary has its own reflector and there is no restrike from each bulb. The bulbs sit very deep in the reflectors and the overal design appears to be much better then the nova extreme pro. The leds are very strong, they are the 1 watz version and produce a lot of shimmer and make the colors pop when you run them when all of the lights are off. I really would like to get some par ratings to compare to other fixture.

04/30/2010, 01:34 AM	#67
ChRiS45 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Windsor, Ontario Posts: 14	Can any one tell me if this fixture would be okay for my 72 bow as far as the feet layout. The sides of my tank are only 12.75 inches front to back and I noticed that the fixture feet base was 13.5. I may consider hanging it. __________________ ChRiS Current Tank Info: 72g reef 29g long sump/fuge, Vertex In-100

05/01/2010, 07:16 PM	#68
rbrinker Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 3	aquaticlife t5 lighting just bought mine 72 inch from pet solutions , nice light but bulbs come broken a packaging issue, but over all very bright light fans are a little loud but keeps light running cool easy to set and change light timer.for under $700

05/02/2010, 07:54 PM	#69
Quiet Tempest Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Powell, TN. Posts: 150	Anymore tank pics? __________________ Sandy Current Tank Info: 75g reef

05/02/2010, 08:30 PM	#70
padova335i Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island ny Posts: 485	looks like a nice fixture

05/05/2010, 08:58 PM	#71
Quiet Tempest Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Powell, TN. Posts: 150	I just placed an order for the 48" 6 lamp fixture through Aquarium Specialty for $457.80 Can't wait for it to arrive! __________________ Sandy Current Tank Info: 75g reef

05/05/2010, 09:23 PM	#72
chris88 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Alberta (canada) Posts: 657	I am still happy with the light. here is link to the tank and a few picturs of the light in action. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1838276

05/05/2010, 10:34 PM	#73
Quiet Tempest Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Powell, TN. Posts: 150	Those pics are awesome! __________________ Sandy Current Tank Info: 75g reef

05/06/2010, 01:18 AM	#74
chaseg89 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 134	I ordered the 36" 6 bulb...it should be arriving either this friday or a week from friday. Cant wait to get this thing it looks like a good fixture. __________________ 57g Illuminata on the backburner 9g mixed reef in the works...