aquamedic vs. tek light

dylanserbin · #1 08-08-2009, 02:45 AM

Hey i am getting a 24inch t5 fixture. I am either thinking about getting the Tek light 4x24w T5OH, or a aquamedic 2x24w T5OH.

whats the difference? why is the Tek Light 20 Dollars more? whats better? is there anything else out there?

mseepman · #2 08-08-2009, 05:05 AM

Lighting options.

There are some other options than the two you've identified. I imagine the Aquamedic is cheaper because it has two less bulbs, that is unless you meant the 4 bulb version.

My LFS has brought in the wavepoint fixtures (an asian brand but one that appears to be of pretty good quality....individual reflectors, completely sealed unit) Here's their site: http://wave-point.com/Lighting_folder/FixtureMain.html

You can order them from www.aquacave.com as they ship to Canada or inquire at your local LFS. If mine gets them, I'm sure any stores can.

Another option is the Aquaticlife fixtures. I don't know much about them but the "House of tropical fish" an online retailer in Ont. sells them (as does Marine depot) and if you search here, you'll find some reviews.

Finnex also sells T5HO fixtures...theirs include LED's. Aquacave carries them too as do a few Canadian retailers.

dylanserbin · #3 08-08-2009, 05:18 AM

shoot yeah i meant 4x24w!~~~

dylanserbin · #4 08-08-2009, 06:37 PM

what about the new wave threads? they have individual reflectors and are alot cheaper than the tek lights.

intarsiabox · #5 08-08-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dylanserbin

what about the new wave threads? they have individual reflectors and are alot cheaper than the tek lights.

I had contacted JL Aqutics about the New Wave vs Tek, they said that the reflectors are not as good on the New Wave. You also need a glass or acrylic seperation between the tank and light fixture as there is no shield for the New Wave and the body is made of rustable tin instead of aluminum as on the Tek.

Canadian · #6 08-10-2009, 06:42 PM

I would stay away from both and opt for something that is fan-cooled.

JPotter · #7 09-02-2009, 07:43 AM

I have a new wave 4x24 T5 fixture. You do need to mount it above the tank or put a shield over your tank..the latter reduces H2o evaporation but tank heats faster.Initially I had no shield and had them close to the tank..did not work well as got condensation under the reflectors. There are fans in the fixture which help reduce heat build up. I now have mounted them about 6" above the tank and they are working very well. I put in 4 different color ranges and corals and clams seem happy so far. An ATO system deals with any evaporation.

revotoby · #8 09-02-2009, 07:10 AM

i have the aqua medic 24 t5vho the 1 have had no fan 5 $ at princess auto and old cell phone charger no heating problems now also my tank is deep 28 30 inch to my lights hooded as it goes for light i have lots of lps on the bottom of my tank they all grow well and are very healthy with 3 white 10000k and 1 blue works well in my tank so its all up to you also look at price of bulbs and retofit kits for the 1s you want oh btw 45 gallon tall JAY