Which T-5 Do You Run?

reef life · Sep 1, 2012

I'm researching which brand is the best for the money.(Pros & Cons) ATI, TEK, etc... Also how long have you had it in place? Growth & Color of Coral?( LPS & SPS) Any issues with fans, ballast, etc.. Any input would be appreciated. I have a 180 Gal. 6x2x2, I've only used MH's.

Reefing8EZ · Sep 1, 2012

I would use the 60" 8x80 ATI Sunpower or Powermodule and ATI bulbs too..
You will be able to keep anything you want. IMO.

-Logzor · Sep 1, 2012

Reefing8EZ said:
I would use the 60" 8x80 ATI Sunpower or Powermodule and ATI bulbs too..
You will be able to keep anything you want. IMO.

I would agree with that.

shecter · Sep 1, 2012

I'm using an 8 bulb tek elite on my 75. It was cheap and works great. I just started using it a couple weeks ago buy all of my sps and zoas look thrilled. Its insanely bright. And cost about half of what the sunpowers do. It has fans built in as well. Just no timers. Which is an easy fix at home depot or lowes.

jaftica · Sep 1, 2012

48" 8x54 ATI Sunpower dimmable, this fixture is awesome, active cooling keeps bulb temperature in check.

sent from my piece of crap EVO

dedubya · Sep 1, 2012

I have the tek 5 8 bulb with ATI's I can keep anything, and my sps have actually gained more color than when I had MH, or LED. Ofcourse it may be all the diff bulb/color combos as well.

kschweer · Sep 1, 2012

I run a 6 bulb 36" tek elite over my 46 bow front. I run blue+ blue+ aquablue special Fiji purple blue+ blue+. I have been running it for about 9-10 months with good color and good growth. It was an upgrade from my 4 bulb deepblue solar extreme. I really like the light.

kschweer · Sep 1, 2012

I run a 6 bulb 36" tek elite over my 46 bow front. I run blue+ blue+ aquablue special Fiji purple blue+ blue+. I have been running it for about 9-10 months with good color and good growth. It was an upgrade from my 4 bulb deepblue solar extreme. I really like the light.

kschweer · Sep 1, 2012

Sorry for the double post

Dowtish · Sep 1, 2012

I run a 48" 6 bulb AquaticLife fixture. digital programming for daylights and blue's plus LED moonlights, all on one timer w/ one plug with battery backup. built in fans, decent ballasts, and individual reflectors. Not bad for the price either.