ATI lights

[Purpletang]

Hey, i am going to be upgrading my lights to the ATI lights and cant make a choice on which to get, the Powermodule or the Sunpower also, if i should get the 4 or 6 bulb fixture, i have an Elos system 70 so the tank is deeper then most for a 50 gallon... want to know which would be best for sps and if the 6 bulb is really needed? any advice would be great! Thanks

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

Definitely ATI Powermodule. :bigsmile:

 

[Purpletang]

Definitely ATI Powermodule. :bigsmile:

you feel its that much better? its an extra 200 if i can get away with keeping sps with the 4 bulbs i would 100% go with the Powermodule

 

[JNye]

6 bulbs would be my first priorty, what are the dimensions of that tank?

 

[nicks387]

I hear the powermodule and sunpower are about the same as far as performance but I would get 6 bulbs over 4

 

[cykenp]

If you have the money definitely go with the Powermodule 6 bulb. But I have spoken with Greg at Reefgeek about the 2 modules, and there's maybe a 5% to 10% difference at most between the power and sun models. If money is a factor, go with the Sunpower 6 bulb.

 

[eggie]

If you have the money definitely go with the Powermodule 6 bulb. But I have spoken with Greg at Reefgeek about the 2 modules, and there's maybe a 5% to 10% difference at most between the power and sun models. If money is a factor, go with the Sunpower 6 bulb.

This is more clear then water

 

[Purpletang]

thanks a lot guys going to go with the powermodule 6 bulb

 

[TJ15]

Go with the Powermodule.

Reefgeek is a good person to buy from. Check with Greg.

 

[Purpletang]

yup reefgeek seems to have good prices

 

[Ian]

I hear the powermodule and sunpower are about the same as far as performance but I would get 6 bulbs over 4

this is 100% correct. They perform the same but the PM looks a little sexier and is more heavy duty. I have a couple of both the the 6 bulb Sunpower is more than enough to keep your sps happy.

You'll be good with either for sure....

 

[heliguy71]

hi i have a 60x18x26 tank with mainly softies but want to get some easy sps and lps corals what would be the best ati power module to get the 48" or the 60" and how many bulbs 4 or 6.

thanks

 

[eggie]

PM 80 watts x 6 or 8 cause of the deep of the tank

 

[heliguy71]

so i would need the 60" fixture would 48" be an option?

 

[heliguy71]

how often should these t-5 bulbs be replaced?

 

[reefer10]

If going with 6 bulbs or less It would be kind of tough decision for me also, but I see most people recommending the Sunpower in other forums also.

 

[eggie]

how often should these t-5 bulbs be replaced?

8 to 10 months and also you get more par a coverage in that tank with the 80 watt

 

[inactive]

Hm, I have a 55g tank... 20.5 inches tall, I run a 6 bulb fixture and it is a lot of light. When replacing bulbs, I run 4x54 over it when acclimating and it is still enough light to keep everything. The fixture is about 12" from the top of the water also, if that give you an idea. I'm running mostly ATI bulbs in a TEK fixture. T5 are powerful guys!

 

[eggie]

Hm, I have a 55g tank... 20.5 inches tall, I run a 6 bulb fixture and it is a lot of light. When replacing bulbs, I run 4x54 over it when acclimating and it is still enough light to keep everything. The fixture is about 12" from the top of the water also, if that give you an idea. I'm running mostly ATI bulbs in a TEK fixture. T5 are powerful guys!

Your 55 gallon tank is only 12 inches wide 4 bulbs will cover fine but heliguy tank is 18 wide so he will need more to cover the front to back

I run a 6x54 PM on my 75 and its doing fine

 

[inactive]

Your 55 gallon tank is only 12 inches wide 4 bulbs will cover fine but heliguy tank is 18 wide so he will need more to cover the front to back

I run a 6x54 PM on my 75 and its doing fine

13 inches wide, I'm basically saying 6 bulbs will be good. I've been 4 ATI ran on a 75g and they were able to keep everything.