Are the aquatic life t5 light fixtures any good?

[WilFresco]

I was curious what you guys thought about the aquatic life t5 fixtures, cause i've heard mixed reviews

 

[WilFresco]

bump

 

[fifty50]

i have the 24" 4x24w fixture with stock bulbs for about 6wk's now. no complaints. great to have a built in timer, and one plug!

 

[WilFresco]

yea thats what i was thinking, do u keep any coral? and if u do, how r ur corals keeping up?

 

[fifty50]

it's a new tank, so far i have various zoanthids (PPE, red hornets, tubb blues, vivid rainbow, nuclear greens) and a hammer. everything seems to flourish, no problems thus far. it's my first t5 fixture, but i'd recommend it.

 

[WilFresco]

thanx bro, u been very helpful

 

[fifty50]

anytime, PM me if you have any further questions!

 

[E.intheC]

I'd look into other fixtures, personally. These aren't "bad" but there are definitely better options out there. If you can swing it, take a look at the ATI Sunpower. Although it's more expensive, it's a much better light with better reflectors, cooling, and overall quality. The Tek light is an excellent choice (and better than the Aquatic Life) as well. Not quite as good as the ATI, but closer in price point to the Aquatic Life.

 

[eddie1272]

aquatic life

I have a 36 inch for sale, make me an offer. I replaced mine with AI's

 

[StatenAlan]

I had a 36" 4x39w w/ 4 blue LED's on a 46 bow and moved it to a 40breeder.

If i had the money to buy one again id defintiely go 6 or 8 to keep more corals but i loved it.

(i dont have experience with many other lights)

But if i had the money and i was going t5, id buy another one in a heartbeat.