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Dbondaruk
12/28/2013, 11:09 AM
I found a used 6 by 54 watt tek light.are they good lights compared to ati

rtparty
12/28/2013, 11:15 AM
What size tank and what do you plan to keep?

Tek are good lights overall. They run about 30% behind an ATI but on smaller tanks you may not need all that light.

Dbondaruk
12/28/2013, 11:24 AM
I don't know ifbid put it on my 190 might be small. Its 60 by 27 by 27. But maybe for a future frag tank..
My freind is selling it to me for 130.judt want to see if its a good deal

Dbondaruk
12/28/2013, 12:30 PM
Mainly sps

rtparty
12/28/2013, 12:37 PM
It won't cover your current tank but would be great for a frag tank.

Dbondaruk
12/28/2013, 12:56 PM
Ok thanks. Just don't know if I need it

Froggy
12/28/2013, 01:38 PM
I have used a TEK for the last few years on my standard 120. I use a standard 8 X 54 watt TEK.
I agree that the unit you are looking to pick up from a friend would not suit your current tank for proper coverage but that is a great deal to pick it up to use on another tank. The TEK's perform very well in my experience. They are not ATI fixtures but should not be underestimated in their ability. I would jump at the deal if I were you.
Here is my 120 under the TEK
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/robertsonjoe/image_zps7f886295.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/robertsonjoe/media/image_zps7f886295.jpg.html)

Froggy
12/28/2013, 05:47 PM
Pic of 120 w/ TEK above not showing up...hmm. Here it is again

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/robertsonjoe/image_zps7f886295.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/robertsonjoe/media/image_zps7f886295.jpg.html)

sneeyatch
12/28/2013, 09:29 PM
Nice tank!

Yeah, TEKs are fine fixtures IMO.

Dbondaruk
12/28/2013, 10:14 PM
Pic of 120 w/ TEK above not showing up...hmm. Here it is again

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v252/robertsonjoe/image_zps7f886295.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/robertsonjoe/media/image_zps7f886295.jpg.html)

Nice tank..
Thanks for all help I decided not to get it, just don't see the use. Wife won't let me keep two tanks in the house lol.