48" ATI powermodule VS. 60" Aquaticlife

[emantclphie]

hello,

I am trying to light up my 60" long x 18" deep reef tank for SPS and clams and was wondering which of the above HO T5 lights above would be the most efficient on the dollar??

Any type of response/opinion is appreciated! Thanks!!

[nikon187]

ATI hands down. The aquatic life isn't in the same league.

[raynist]

Ati makes the powermodule and the sunpower in 60 inch lengths, why not one of those?

[rtparty]

+1 to both of above comments!

Aquatic Life is a mid level fixture with some bells and whistles that people get excited about. But the main components of a T5 system are:

1) Reflectors
2) Bulbs
3) Active cooling
4) Proper ballasts

If any one of those 4 are lacking, I avoid that fixture. To date I have only seen a small handful of fixtures that have gotten it right. ATI is number one IMO and numbers back that up as well.

For SPS and clams, you will want the ATI. I personally would go with the 60" ATI Sunpower.

[emantclphie]

Thanks for all you responses! ATI it is!