T5 fixture advice

Magnumpi5 · May 1, 2017

I am looking to switch out my Chinese box leds for t5's, I am looking for advice on fixtures to purchase. I have seen ATI is highly recommended but they are a little out of my price range. I do plan on getting ATI bulbs regardless of the fixture I buy. I have a 50 gallon 36x18x18 mixed reef. Does anyone have any advice as to fixture options other than ATI. Thanks in advance for your help.

melypr1985 · May 1, 2017

Welcome to R2R! I figure as long as the ballast that comes with the fixture and the reflectors are both quality then it doesn't matter which fixture you buy. At that point it's all about the bulbs. Just my opinion on the matter of course. :)

gacolt · May 1, 2017

I would save and buy the ati fixture.they are a sponser here and have factory second sales many times a year[one is going on right now] hope this helps.

Coronus · May 1, 2017

No way around it. Save your money and do it right the first time. ATI is your best bet. I have 2 fuxtures running and they work great. 1 fixture I have had for 6 years.

saltyfilmfolks · May 1, 2017

Welcome to reef2Reef.

Coralife, Marine land, Odyssea(ebay), wave point, Aqua sun.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...12.TRC2.A0.H0.X+t5.TRS0&_nkw=+t5&_sacat=46314

DEF look at the ati scratch and dent and also used!

You can in fact use industrial t5 fixtures and replace the tubes as well.

Magnumpi5 · May 1, 2017

Thank you for your help. Is there a website to check the ATI factory sale?

saltyfilmfolks · May 1, 2017

Magnumpi5 said:
Thank you for your help. Is there a website to check the ATI factory sale?

its here on reef2reef!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/q2-2017-factory-seconds-thread-dings-and-dents-found-here.302677/

Magnumpi5 · May 1, 2017

Awesome. Thanks again!

dbl · May 1, 2017

Welcome to R2R and good luck with your decision.

jsker · May 1, 2017

Welcome to R2R, I like for the Giesmann and ATI lights.

Magnumpi5 · May 1, 2017

Thanks again. I'm sure ATI fixtures are awesome and I will no doubt get one later on down the road, but there has to be some other quality options out there.