From LED to T5

[Saltysav96]

Did you have to drill your fixture? How did you get this done without drilling the fixture?

Yes i had to drill the fixture. It wont look bad. Just a few small screws

 

[Saltysav96]

Even with a 60" bar i believe you would still need to drill it

 

[kiMxD]

Even with a 60" bar i believe you would still need to drill it

Not sure I want to drill this b$e$a$u$t$i$f$u$l fixture lol

 

[kiMxD]

Even with a 60" bar i believe you would still need to drill it

Would you mind sharing a some pictures of how you did yours? Also, did you like the results of adding the LED strip? Which one you have? Thanks!

 

[ReeferReefer]

Thank you for the tip, I already purchased the ATI. I don't regret it, I like the looks and output. Just trying to find a better LED strip now, as my email conversation with Orphek end up in nothing, they don't have a 60" strip and I have no clue how to attach a 48" strip to a 60" fixture.

ATI is better in every way so I wouldn't regret it either. I just got my fixture second hand for really cheap so I thought I would throw to option out there.

 

[Saltysav96]

Would you mind sharing a some pictures of how you did yours? Also, did you like the results of adding the LED strip? Which one you have? Thanks!

I have 2 of the orpheks. Sky blue and uv
I love them. They added about 100par throughout the tank with 90 degree lenes on a 2 ft deep tank

 

[T-5unsystem]

You should be able to add a ReefBrite to either a Sunlight Tek Light or ATI SunPower without making any modifications to the fixture.

 

[Saltysav96]

Reefbrites are over rated! Not as good as people put them out to be and cost way to much

 

[DMG Reef]

I love my Reefbrite XHO LEDs with the ATI Sunpower fixture. Great colors and growth on all of my acros, even those on the sand bed. You can't go wrong with that combination. There are cheaper options, but these definitely perform!!

 

[Velcro]

Reefbrites are over rated! Not as good as people put them out to be and cost way to much

Not really. Nothing compares to the spread of reefbrites due to their reflecor design. You can save money with the cheaper fixtures but for even spread with no hotspots reefbrites hands down win.

 

[kiMxD]

You guys are making me so confused lol.

 

[Daniel Waters]

You guys are making me so confused lol.

@kiMxD don't get confused. Your ATI fixture is top notch and 6 bulbs will be plenty for your tank width at 18". Your T5 bulb selection will give you full spectrum coverage. You won't need additional par or be lacking in spectrum. You don't NEED an LED bar (want is a different matter!). Give it a few weeks and decide then if you want to add one in. You can then research your options at that time.

 

[kiMxD]

@kiMxD don't get confused. Your ATI fixture is top notch and 6 bulbs will be plenty for your tank width at 18". Your T5 bulb selection will give you full spectrum coverage. You won't need additional par or be lacking in spectrum. You don't NEED an LED bar (want is a different matter!). Give it a few weeks and decide then if you want to add one in. You can then research your options at that time.

Thank you very much Daniel!