T5 fixture: pacific sun or Ati

david76 · 10/25/2015, 11:10 AM

Hi,

Which t5 fixture do you prefer: diuna (pacific sun) or powermodule (Ati). It is for a future acropora tank (8 bulbs but Maybe I need 10 so in that case, only could be Ati..., but I would like know about your opinion in case finally I decide 8 tubes).

Or any other brand ..?

thanks!

hobbzz · 10/25/2015, 11:39 AM

For all t5 I would do ATI. For the hybrid I would do Pacific sun.

david76 · 10/25/2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hobbzz

For all t5 I would do ATI. For the hybrid I would do Pacific sun.

Interesting opinion...both fixtures you comment are t5 based cos led are for supporting in the hybrid one. Why this opinion? Have you experience with pacific sun? If yes, happy with it? Thanks!

hobbzz · 10/25/2015, 01:00 PM

There really isn't much room for improvenent with an all t5 ATI fixture. They're tried and true. As for the hybrid, I don't like ATI's led selection. Red leds are mostly useless and there's nothing special with the rest. Pacific Suns led layout is good enough to be used on its own. Adding the t5 is even better.

david76 · 10/25/2015, 01:10 PM

Ok...don't know pacific sun were so good. Thanks again!

ghostman · 10/25/2015, 03:46 PM

I'm a big fan of the Pacific Sun LED lamps, but have never seen a diuna in person. As previously said, ATI is tried and true for T5s, but Pacific Sun makes great quality fixtures. An added advantage of ATI Sunpowers is that Reefbrite strips bolt right on with no drilling or alteration. I'm not sure if that is important to you or not.

mfinn · 10/25/2015, 04:00 PM

Ati

Usernam Invalid · 12/06/2015, 10:17 AM

I have 8x54w dimmable ati now and love it but a ballast just went out on it and instead of replacing it I'm really looking into these pac sun Diana units. Any on here have one yet.

rodneyri · 12/06/2015, 05:39 PM

Yep, Ive got a 8x80w Diuna light. Works great, looks great, designed well, programming is super easy - I like that you can turn the tubes on in pairs. Measured PAR was about the same as my old Powermodule, its a top light you wont be disappointed.

yankee26th · 12/09/2015, 08:54 AM

Ati

olemiss reb · 12/09/2015, 09:28 AM

ATI. American customer service > Polish customer service(Unless you're in Europe)

I replaced 3 Pac Sun lamps, 2 LED/T5 hybrids and 1 LED lamp with dimmable ATIs and couldn't be happier with the switch.

gcarroll · 12/09/2015, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by olemiss reb

ATI. American customer service > Polish customer service(Unless you're in Europe).

For me this is how I would decide!

Przemek_PacSun · 12/09/2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by olemiss reb

ATI. American customer service > Polish customer service(Unless you're in Europe)

I replaced 3 Pac Sun lamps, 2 LED/T5 hybrids and 1 LED lamp with dimmable ATIs and couldn't be happier with the switch.

Sorry to hear that, I dont know reasons why you had that problems but since January next year we will have service point in USA.
Also sales will be provided directly.
We always stay behind our products and never left Customers without proper(and best possible) support.
It's our main goal.

gcarroll · 12/09/2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Przemek_PacSun

Sorry to hear that, I dont know reasons why you had that problems but since January next year we will have service point in USA.
Also sales will be provided directly.
We always stay behind our products and never left Customers without proper(and best possible) support.
It's our main goal.

Wow! Now that is how you respond to feedback! Congrats!

Kbel1969 · 03/30/2016, 08:58 PM

Yeah, good luck trying to buy a pac sun light. I'm pulling my hair out trying to find someone who carries these. Nobody stocks them, and the parent company won't give me any information on when or where I can get one. Guess I'm going with geisemann or Ati, unless someone can give me some info on where I can get one, like asap

Jerine · 03/30/2016, 09:43 PM

try reefomania.com the have ati and pac sun.

Przemek_PacSun · 03/31/2016, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Kbel1969

Yeah, good luck trying to buy a pac sun light. I'm pulling my hair out trying to find someone who carries these. Nobody stocks them, and the parent company won't give me any information on when or where I can get one. Guess I'm going with geisemann or Ati, unless someone can give me some info on where I can get one, like asap

DeepWater is actual Pacific Sun Distributor and they should be able give you detailed informations about shops which have our products on stock(your nearest LFS).

Regards

K.C. · 03/31/2016, 01:01 AM

http://www.saltysupply.com/brands-sa...cific-sun.html

bowfrontboy · 04/02/2016, 01:07 AM

Both are very nice

grigsy · 04/06/2016, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olemiss reb

ATI. American customer service > Polish customer service(Unless you're in Europe)

+1 - Agree.

paal · 04/07/2016, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by david76

Hi,

Which t5 fixture do you prefer: diuna (pacific sun) or powermodule (Ati). It is for a future acropora tank (8 bulbs but Maybe I need 10 so in that case, only could be Ati..., but I would like know about your opinion in case finally I decide 8 tubes).

Or any other brand ..?

thanks!

I thought it was the other way around?
ATI no longer comes in a 10 bulb config, do they? I know the PS does and this is why I will most likely get a Diuna(10x39W) for my new tank.

10/25/2015, 11:10 AM	#1
david76 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 62	T5 fixture: pacific sun or Ati Hi, Which t5 fixture do you prefer: diuna (pacific sun) or powermodule (Ati). It is for a future acropora tank (8 bulbs but Maybe I need 10 so in that case, only could be Ati..., but I would like know about your opinion in case finally I decide 8 tubes). Or any other brand ..? thanks!

10/25/2015, 11:39 AM	#2
hobbzz How do I change this? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,037	For all t5 I would do ATI. For the hybrid I would do Pacific sun. __________________ 150g system. 120g reef, sro3000, Apex, Tunze 6255/6105/6095, T5 w/led supplement, 29g reef, MP10, led only.

10/25/2015, 01:00 PM	#4
hobbzz How do I change this? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,037	There really isn't much room for improvenent with an all t5 ATI fixture. They're tried and true. As for the hybrid, I don't like ATI's led selection. Red leds are mostly useless and there's nothing special with the rest. Pacific Suns led layout is good enough to be used on its own. Adding the t5 is even better. __________________ 150g system. 120g reef, sro3000, Apex, Tunze 6255/6105/6095, T5 w/led supplement, 29g reef, MP10, led only.

10/25/2015, 03:46 PM	#6
ghostman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Spring Hill, Florida Posts: 1,629	I'm a big fan of the Pacific Sun LED lamps, but have never seen a diuna in person. As previously said, ATI is tried and true for T5s, but Pacific Sun makes great quality fixtures. An added advantage of ATI Sunpowers is that Reefbrite strips bolt right on with no drilling or alteration. I'm not sure if that is important to you or not. __________________ When you die, you don't know you're dead. It's only difficult for the people around you. It's the same when you're stupid. Current Tank Info: 40IM Fusion, 40lbs of rock, and 20lbs of sand. Just a few fish and corals....for now.

10/25/2015, 04:00 PM	#7
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	Ati __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

10/25/2015, 01:10 PM	#5
david76 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 62	Ok...don't know pacific sun were so good. Thanks again!

12/06/2015, 10:17 AM	#8
Usernam Invalid Moved On Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,130	I have 8x54w dimmable ati now and love it but a ballast just went out on it and instead of replacing it I'm really looking into these pac sun Diana units. Any on here have one yet.

12/06/2015, 05:39 PM	#9
rodneyri Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 822	Yep, Ive got a 8x80w Diuna light. Works great, looks great, designed well, programming is super easy - I like that you can turn the tubes on in pairs. Measured PAR was about the same as my old Powermodule, its a top light you wont be disappointed. __________________ Too poor starphire - 7ft Reef - Profilux 3 - GHL Doser 2 - Bubble King - RD3 Speedy - Vortech QD40 - Radion G4 Pro -P̵a̵c̵ ̵S̵u̵n̵ ̵

12/09/2015, 08:54 AM	#10
yankee26th Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 255	Ati

12/09/2015, 09:28 AM	#11
olemiss reb Molon Labe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,550	ATI. American customer service > Polish customer service(Unless you're in Europe) I replaced 3 Pac Sun lamps, 2 LED/T5 hybrids and 1 LED lamp with dimmable ATIs and couldn't be happier with the switch. __________________ secesh

03/30/2016, 08:58 PM	#15
Kbel1969 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Illinois Posts: 71	Yeah, good luck trying to buy a pac sun light. I'm pulling my hair out trying to find someone who carries these. Nobody stocks them, and the parent company won't give me any information on when or where I can get one. Guess I'm going with geisemann or Ati, unless someone can give me some info on where I can get one, like asap

03/30/2016, 09:43 PM	#16
Jerine Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 93	try reefomania.com the have ati and pac sun.

03/31/2016, 01:01 AM	#18
K.C. Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 107	http://www.saltysupply.com/brands-sa...cific-sun.html

04/02/2016, 01:07 AM	#19
bowfrontboy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 22	Both are very nice