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Kayadad
01/30/2007, 11:47 AM
I will be buying a fixture for my 40 breeder sps tank. After thinking about getting a MH/T5 combo, I am now thinking about a T5 only fixture.

What is the best one out there?


What is the best value for the money?


What would you get?

MHannon
01/30/2007, 11:57 AM
tek from sunlight supply. I ordered from reefgeek.com

GSMguy
01/30/2007, 12:02 PM
aquatinics is a lil better than tek lower heat but the best are the new ones that aquaruim obsessed has from stigfoli and the ati units
i would go with a tek or aquatinics best for the price
i think your making a good decision on the t5

Kayadad
01/30/2007, 03:36 PM
So, I have it narrowed down to the Aquatinics, ATI, or Fauna Marine. Assuming that a 4 x 39 is enough for a 40 breeder.

Aquatinics -

about $446 with lights and hanging kit or riser bracket
it has 5 bulbs = more color choice
uses non-t5 spec ballast

Fauna Marine ULTRA SOLARIS -

$439 with bulbs included
only has 4 bulbs - less energy but is it enough light?
better ballasts and reflectors
has a retro or less finished look

ATI -

$419 preorder price - bulbs included if preorder
only has 4 bulbs - less energy but is it enough light?
better ballasts and reflectors
looks good
will not be ready until the end of the month or early next month


I hate deciding. I do not need anything right away but will be ready for LR this week or early next week. I am thinking about buying cured LR just for the fact that I can get it in any amount I want and shipping is included at a great price at reefermadness. Will my cured LR be ok with out good lights for a month?

What would you choose?

GSMguy
01/30/2007, 04:16 PM
ati its a very nice i would get that. should be just fine with the 4 bulb 40br is shallow
live rock can sit without light for as long as you like