Is it worth the wait?

bigfish14 · 04/30/2012, 01:36 PM

I currently have a very cheap single bulb T8 fixture over my tank. It came with the 40 gallon breeder that I bought. My tank is still cycling and I plan to save up for a light while the tank cycles and until I get the hang of things with the fish. I was originally gonna get a cheaper T5HO fixture that would be enough for some Softie/LPS corals. Then I decided to spend some extra cash on something that will take my tank a long way, and decided I was going to save up for a ATI Sunpower 4 bulb unit. It wasn't long before I heard about the Kessil A350W coming out in May, so I decided to wait and get one of those because I would love to have the shimmer effect without the heat. I was reading today and it sounds like Kessil is coming out with a controllable fixture in 3-6 months. That would be awesome, but is it worth the wait? I am considering just going with the ATI fixture and getting it over with.

OwenReefin · 04/30/2012, 06:06 PM

Would a single unit span your whole 40b? If so, I would definitely get that over t5's

bigfish14 · 04/30/2012, 07:17 PM

I'm not sure. I am hoping that one Kessil A350W has the spread to cover a 36" tank. If not, then I am gonna have to go with the T5s. Still waiting for more info about it to be released

RotaryGeek · 04/30/2012, 07:27 PM

Why not 2 or 3 Par38 bulbs over it?

04/30/2012, 01:36 PM	#1
bigfish14 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 406	Is it worth the wait? I currently have a very cheap single bulb T8 fixture over my tank. It came with the 40 gallon breeder that I bought. My tank is still cycling and I plan to save up for a light while the tank cycles and until I get the hang of things with the fish. I was originally gonna get a cheaper T5HO fixture that would be enough for some Softie/LPS corals. Then I decided to spend some extra cash on something that will take my tank a long way, and decided I was going to save up for a ATI Sunpower 4 bulb unit. It wasn't long before I heard about the Kessil A350W coming out in May, so I decided to wait and get one of those because I would love to have the shimmer effect without the heat. I was reading today and it sounds like Kessil is coming out with a controllable fixture in 3-6 months. That would be awesome, but is it worth the wait? I am considering just going with the ATI fixture and getting it over with. __________________ Happy Reefing Joe Current Tank Info: 40B reef tank being transferred into a 20 gallon because of apartment rules

04/30/2012, 07:17 PM	#3
bigfish14 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 406	I'm not sure. I am hoping that one Kessil A350W has the spread to cover a 36" tank. If not, then I am gonna have to go with the T5s. Still waiting for more info about it to be released __________________ Happy Reefing Joe Current Tank Info: 40B reef tank being transferred into a 20 gallon because of apartment rules

04/30/2012, 07:27 PM	#4
RotaryGeek Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 713	Why not 2 or 3 Par38 bulbs over it? __________________ 125 w/ 30 gallon sump. ASM G3 w/ Sedra 9000 and gatevalve. Two Little Phishies 550 phosban reactor. 3x150w XM 10k MH, 2x 96w PC.

04/30/2012, 06:06 PM	#2
OwenReefin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 28	Would a single unit span your whole 40b? If so, I would definitely get that over t5's