T5 recommendation

Mikigo · #1 01/09/2008, 11:22 PM

Hello

Ready to buy T5 fixture. Consider light output, quality of built, durability company support and cost (in this order), which company would you recommend: ATI, Sunlight Supply, Aquctinics or Current USA? Other brands? Also include where you would buy from.

Thank for the input

siwelk · #2 01/09/2008, 11:46 PM

need a little more tank info bud

wegotcrabs · #3 01/09/2008, 11:47 PM

Ive been doing the same research on come up with ATI aquatinics, sunlight supply, and current.

Mikigo · #4 01/09/2008, 11:52 PM

The area to be covered is 7.5'x30"x30". Looking at one 4' and one 3' fixture, 8-10 bulbs in each fixture. Mainly for LPS and Zoos front and with SPS in the back. This is an open display, so no retrofit.
Thanks

lightdir · #5 01/09/2008, 11:57 PM

I am getting ready to upgrade to a 8'x 24"x16" and am going to be using 2 4' tek light t-5. I have 1 4' 4 lamp on my 90 and keep a LTA and clams on the bottom with no problems.

Mikigo · #6 01/10/2008, 12:01 AM

light dir

do you think the tek fixture can reach 30" depth for clams? I know these fixtures are priced reasonably compare to others.

lightdir · #7 01/10/2008, 12:52 AM

IMO it should be good. I would get the 8 lamp fixtures for your tank. My 4 lamp fixture sits 9" above the top of the tank and it is 24" deep and is plenty bright.

Mikigo · #8 01/10/2008, 01:33 AM

Is tek fixture come with individual reflectors? Can 8 bulbs cover 30" width?

lightdir · #9 01/10/2008, 01:48 AM

The tek light has individual reflectors. the 8 light unit is 20" wide. the beam spread on the reflectors should be enough.

Mikigo · #10 01/10/2008, 01:57 AM

Great. Look like tek. Thanks