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11/05/2008, 07:15 PM
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saiperchémibatteilcorazon
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Clearwater, FL
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TEK vs TX5 aquatinics
Will an aquatinics 36†TX5 perform better than a 36†tek 6 bulbs?
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11/05/2008, 07:18 PM
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The aquatinics has better reflectors and also has active cooling both of which will make it outperformthe tek light.
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11/05/2008, 07:27 PM
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saiperchémibatteilcorazon
Join Date: Sep 2005
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But is one bulb less, so Im not sure if the reflectors will make up for 1 bulb
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11/05/2008, 08:04 PM
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It's not just the reflectors, but those are important. The TX5 is also actively cooled, while the Tek is not. T5's put out more PAR when cooled.
That said, I chose a tek over the TX5 for two reasons: price and flexibility. The extra bulb gives a few more color combinations. |
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11/05/2008, 08:44 PM
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saiperchémibatteilcorazon
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Clearwater, FL
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I know about active cooling, my TEK has active cooling. I modified it and it has 2 fans blowing in and 1 blowing air out, so maybe I should just keep it.
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