Good T5 lighting fixture

[Brandonsegula]

Right now I'm run. Two dual 248 HO fixtures four bulbs and know this is isn't best fixture out on the market. They were given to me. I also have ati bulbs in it. My question is what's a good t5 HO quad fixture?

 

[Scurvy]

I guess it depends on your budget really. Pac Sun, ATI and Giesmann being the best and then probably Aquaticlife, Coralife in the mid range.

 

[cjd]

Bang for the buck is ATI all day. Proven higher par output than competitors. Looks wise is Giesmann. Sleek, sexy fixture that looks amazing over any aquarium with less output. This can be compensated by having the fixture closer to the water line .

 

[Brandonsegula]

I know those are the best but has anyone ever used or heard about the odyssea fixtures. Generic I know but how are they?

 

[Water Dog]

Be wary of the Odyssea fixtures. They use very cheap ballasts that may burn out quickly. There were reports of their MH fixtures causing fires way back in the day. In addition, they probably use a single sheet reflector which will drastically reduce output along with no active cooling for the bulbs which will also reduce bulb life.

When looking for a quality T5 fixture, you want programmed start ballasts (not rapid start), active bulb cooling and individual reflectors for each bulb. All of these features are found in an ATI Sunpower fixture.

 

[Brandonsegula]

Be wary of the Odyssea fixtures. They use very cheap ballasts that may burn out quickly. There were reports of their MH fixtures causing fires way back in the day. In addition, they probably use a single sheet reflector which will drastically reduce output along with no active cooling for the bulbs which will also reduce bulb life.

When looking for a quality T5 fixture, you want programmed start ballasts (not rapid start), active bulb cooling and individual reflectors for each bulb. All of these features are found in an ATI Sunpower fixture.

I need mounting legs which is why I don't wanna get and ati fixture. I live at home and my parents won't allow me to drill into the ceiling

 

[Water Dog]

If you're handy, you could build a conduit light hanger that you could attach to the back of your stand. Home Depot sells 3/4" 10' sections of steel conduit. Use the pipe bender to put of 90 degree bends in two pieces, trim to size, paint it black, attach it to your stand and you're good to go!

 

[Brandonsegula]

If you're handy, you could build a conduit light hanger that you could attach to the back of your stand. Home Depot sells 3/4" 10' sections of steel conduit. Use the pipe bender to put of 90 degree bends in two pieces, trim to size, paint it black, attach it to your stand and you're good to go!

Doesn't sound like a bad idea. What about this light??

http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/48-4...jb25562.aspx?gclid=CLOWk4eMj9QCFdS3wAod8WUFCw

 

[gacolt]

ATI all day
I have 4 sunpowers over 96'' x 48'' sps reef best light out here for the money

 

[Water Dog]

At $350 for a 4 bulb fixture, you're better off finding a used ATI.

 

[gacolt]

ATI has a dent and ding sale like ever month on here I bought one about 3weeks works great. it was 400 bucks for a 6bulb 4foot fixture

 

[Xclusive Reef]

ATI has a dent and ding sale like ever month on here I bought one about 3weeks works great. it was 400 bucks for a 6bulb 4foot fixture

where did you find the ATI for 400 bucks?

 

[Water Dog]

where did you find the ATI for 400 bucks?

ATI has factory seconds sales every few months...

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/q2-2017-factory-seconds-thread-dings-and-dents-found-here.302677/