Which T-5 Fixture?

[rs1831]

I'm going to order a lighting fixture for my 70 gallon tank tonight or tomorrow morning and I would like some help picking out the best fixture. I would like to purchase the best light for the money with the most output. Thanks.

 

[rs1831]

I'm thinking either a Tek 6*39 or a Aquactinics 5*39. The aquactinics has a built in fan.

 

[PPi]

Either or is an excellent fixture. I just ordered an Aquanctinics 36" because of the fans.

http://www.aquariumspecialty.com/ca...d=573&osCsid=a16c048c95e078afde61b4398f59e19e


1-Aquaz Blue Pro 39 watt
2-Aquaz Ocean Pro 39 watt
3-Aquaz Sun Pro 39 watt
4-Aquaz Blue Pro 39 watt
5-Aquaz Ocean Pro 39 watt

Enjoy.

 

[jamesdawson]

Aquatinics is a much better fixture because it employs active cooling. Teks are basically nice looking fixtures with crappy output (about 1/2 the PAR of actively cooled, quality units from quality manufacturers). Also, Sunlight Supply has a terrible reputation for customer service and warranty support among other problems.

James

 

[yvansled]

I highly recommend the Current Outer Orbit. I have one that I used for my 75 gallon and now have one for my 72" 125 gallon aquarium. The 48" have 2 150 watt HQI MH, actinics and moon lighting. It's a 24 hour lighting system on timers. I love this light. My recommendation!

Yvonne

 

[wtac]

Drawing a comparison from a friend, Teks are great but the Aquactinics are much better designed. He switched from a Tek 8 light to the Constellation 7light and using the same bulbs less a 10,000k, the corals look much better in color and physical appearance.

I have the 72" on order but have been waiting since mid Feb for my LFS to get them in from the Canadian distributor. As great as they are, my patience is wearing thin.

 

[horkn]

the aquactinics has better reflectors than the ATI.

now the ltd edition tek may be another story, but the aquactinics has a fan