TEK Elite vs ATI SunPower

captjab · 09/19/2016, 11:57 AM

I searched and found a few older threads, but the Elite were fairly new to the market. Now that they've been out a while, what's the consensus?

Looking at the 6x39
Both units are used and priced the same.

solitude127 · 09/19/2016, 02:27 PM

Sunlight supply doesn't do Aquarium fixtures anymore. The Tek Elite has been out for a while now. Overall, the ballast are much better on the ATI fixture so you'll get better output as compared to the Tek Elite. If my memory serves me correctly, the Tek fixtures use Workhorse ballast.

I'd definitely go with the ATI.

trueperc · 09/19/2016, 03:12 PM

I have owned both in the past. ATI is far better. Gives a better output. Also one thing to note is the tek elites had huge problem with noise fans.

captjab · 09/19/2016, 03:21 PM

Thank you both.

09/19/2016, 11:57 AM	#1
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09/19/2016, 02:27 PM	#2
solitude127 Proud user of IO Salt! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 9,136	Sunlight supply doesn't do Aquarium fixtures anymore. The Tek Elite has been out for a while now. Overall, the ballast are much better on the ATI fixture so you'll get better output as compared to the Tek Elite. If my memory serves me correctly, the Tek fixtures use Workhorse ballast. I'd definitely go with the ATI. __________________ Mike <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ <)))>{ ReefKeeping.com TOTM Nov 2012 Socalireefs Featured Reef Oct 2011 Current Tank Info: 603020, 8x54 ATI Powermodule, ReefBrite XHO, ATB Elegance 200, Aquamaxx CTech CaRx, Ecotech Vortechs, Apex Controls, WM Ecobak powered. RedSea Reefer 170, MP10, Apex Jr, Ecotech Radion XR15, Aquamaxx WS-1

09/19/2016, 03:21 PM	#4
captjab Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Foley,AL Posts: 415	Thank you both. __________________ I love the smell of Acros in the morning. Current Tank Info: Starting Over With A 40 Breeder

09/19/2016, 03:12 PM	#3
trueperc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, On, Canada Posts: 788	I have owned both in the past. ATI is far better. Gives a better output. Also one thing to note is the tek elites had huge problem with noise fans.