Whats the best 72 inch t5 fixture for sps?

Megatrev62 · 12/17/2009, 08:07 PM

Hi the caption says it all. Upgrading from pcs and really need the right answer. Thanks for your time.

WangoTANGo · 12/17/2009, 08:08 PM

For a fully-assembled unit I'd go with the Aquactinics Constellation, or the ATI Powermodule (60").

-Justin

sedor · 12/17/2009, 08:11 PM

Probably the best fully assembled fixture IMO would be 2 36" ATI Powermodules. A setup like that is going to run you somewhere in the range of $2000 though.

sanchoy · 12/17/2009, 08:17 PM

$2000 mind as well go mh

Megatrev62 · 12/17/2009, 08:24 PM

interesting, but then again I asked the question. 2k yikes. However still listening????

badgerlaw · 12/17/2009, 08:58 PM

sfiligoi if you can find it.

James77 · 12/17/2009, 09:14 PM

Id go with a 60" ATI Sunpower or Powermodule. You will not notice the 6" short on either side, and they are powerful enough fixtures where you might welcome some areas with lower light. The Sunpowers perform second to only the Powermodule, and are available in widths up to 6 bulbs. The PMs have up to 10 bulbs wide.

What are the dimensions of your tank?

potterjon · 12/17/2009, 09:27 PM

Man, that is a tricky question you asked. I am running a nova extreme pro on my 150 simply because of the price point.

Megatrev62 · 12/17/2009, 09:37 PM

tank is 72x18x24 high.

Megatrev62 · 12/17/2009, 09:39 PM

potterjon how do you find that fixture for the price?

12/17/2009, 08:07 PM	#1
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	Whats the best 72 inch t5 fixture for sps? Hi the caption says it all. Upgrading from pcs and really need the right answer. Thanks for your time.

12/17/2009, 08:11 PM	#3
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	Probably the best fully assembled fixture IMO would be 2 36" ATI Powermodules. A setup like that is going to run you somewhere in the range of $2000 though. __________________ Ryan

12/17/2009, 09:14 PM	#7
James77 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 8,158	Id go with a 60" ATI Sunpower or Powermodule. You will not notice the 6" short on either side, and they are powerful enough fixtures where you might welcome some areas with lower light. The Sunpowers perform second to only the Powermodule, and are available in widths up to 6 bulbs. The PMs have up to 10 bulbs wide. What are the dimensions of your tank? __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 120g Mixed Reef and 75g Freshwater

12/17/2009, 08:08 PM	#2
WangoTANGo Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 177	For a fully-assembled unit I'd go with the Aquactinics Constellation, or the ATI Powermodule (60"). -Justin

12/17/2009, 08:17 PM	#4
sanchoy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Close to the ocean Posts: 1,026	$2000 mind as well go mh

12/17/2009, 08:24 PM	#5
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	interesting, but then again I asked the question. 2k yikes. However still listening????

12/17/2009, 08:58 PM	#6
badgerlaw Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SOCAL Posts: 247	sfiligoi if you can find it.

12/17/2009, 09:27 PM	#8
potterjon Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Asheville,NC Posts: 933	Man, that is a tricky question you asked. I am running a nova extreme pro on my 150 simply because of the price point.

12/17/2009, 09:37 PM	#9
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	tank is 72x18x24 high.

12/17/2009, 09:39 PM	#10
Megatrev62 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST.John's Newfoundland Canada Posts: 1,712	potterjon how do you find that fixture for the price?