T5 for SPS and LPS

[brdracing]

I know that this has been talked about before but I am wanting to getting a new t5 light system for my 72gallon bowfront tank. I need it to be a 6bulb system (that is the biggest that will fit on my tank) and I was looking at the ATI Stuff but I just can't drop $850 dollars right now.
So my question is there another lighting system out there that will work for SPS and LPS tank that is not going to kill me to buy?
I don't have a canopy so it has to look pretty nice too..

Thanks for any ideas
Brooks

 

[radwrasse11]

ive always heard good things about the TEK fixtures. if you decided on this unit you will need some form of air movement for active cooling to get the most bang for your buck.

 

[brdracing]

Will I have any problem keeping my SPS color and growth with the Tek system

 

[nikon187]

Many people use the Tek light with great success ( LPS, SPS) You should add a fan blowing over the bulbs though as the Tek lacks active cooling. The ATI sunpower is $519 without bulbs and $619 with. Both can be found on reefgeek. This light is almost as good as the powermodule it just has 1 less fan and not as much of a finished product

 

[Cbravo212]

The Nova Extreme Pro series are on the lower end of "good" fixtures. They are failry cheap and work well. They have individual reflectors and active cooling.

Not sure how much you wanted to spend, but

+1 on the ATI Sunpower fixtures. Very clean look.

 

[brdracing]

Well I think I am trying to stay away from the Nova Pro right now. But it has been an option too.