Anyone use a Sunblaze T5 fixture?

[phoenix20]

The Sunblaze model seems to run around $200 less than all of the other compariable 48" 8 blulb T5 fixtures.

http://www.aquacave.com/sun-blaze-t-5-48-lightbr-fixture-8-x-54w-lampsbr-by-sunlight-supply-699.html#">http://www.aquacave.com/sun-blaze-t-5-48-lightbr-fixture-8-x-54w-lampsbr-by-sunlight-supply-699.html#</a>

Anyone use this light? How are the ballasts? Much success, or should I spend the extra cash and go for another fixture? I'm thinking of mounting this in a canopy, so I dont care what it looks like. (It sure is a ugly looking fixture)

Thanks
Mike

 

[theplatypus]

I think Tim at Keen Reef has these over his frag tanks.

 

[tim8111]

I use the new wave fixtures from sunlight supply. I would suggest these over the sunblaze due to the fact that the new wave has individual reflectors and the sun blaze is just a flat reflector.

The new waves are the commercial version of the Tek series.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[lees]

Just remember if you go with the Tek or any of the Sunlight Supply fixtures you are going to have to purchase the bulbs separately. Around $20 minimum per bulb.

 

[tim8111]

The bulbs are not included in most high end fixtures. The cheaper fixtures like Current USA include low quality bulbs. I like current USA, just no where near as much as I like Sun Light Supply.