Geissman or Aquactinics

[ReefSparky]

For my relatively shallow 55 gal tank, I decided to go with a T5 setup. I discovered in my reading that individual reflectors are a must--which leaves out the less expensive names like Current's Nova Extreme and a few others which can be had for arount $200-$300 hundred bucks.

I was about all set to purchase the TX5 by Aquactinics, which doesn't come with bulbs, and holds 5-T5 lights. Then I came across this setup from Geissman, which I like the looks of.

I'm torn. Geissman is $468 and includes 4 T5 lamps. The Aquactinics is $461, but doesn't come with lamps and holds 5, instead of the 4 Geissman does.
After all is said and done, they will both be around the same price, as I'd need the $70 legs for the Geisman, totalling that setup to $528 or thereabouts. After purchasing 5 bulbs for the Aquactinics, assuming each bulb at $20, it will be more than $570.

The only unknown variable in my mind is the quality and configuration of the individual reflectors in the Geissman.
Here's a couple of pics of the Aquactinics TX5 setup.
Does anyone have any experience with the Geismann T5 fixture to know if it's worth buying to save a few bucks over the Aquatinics, which houses one more bulb?

 

[mps9506]

Bump for you since I don't have expereince with either fixture. I know people are very happy with the light output from the Aquatinics fixtures.

The Geismann fixtures appear to have some very cool controls though Not sure which ones you are looking at.
Giesemann Aquarium Lighting Systems - System 260

I don't know about the quality of the light output though.

 

[hma]

Giesemann lamps and bulbs are one of the best lighting systems in the whole Europe. I legend out own experience and as administrator of a european aquaristik forum in that hundreds of positive Threads over Giesemann lighting systems to find are.

 

[kathywithbirds]

No experience at all for me but I've heard the Geismann are the bomb. Just repeating gossip.

 

[boozeman]

geiseman are great fixtures...the infinity includes moonlights :invisible
just make sure that you get them from a reputable vendor that can act as a liason if something goes wrong since the customer service is in germany.

 

[ReefSparky]

Not sure which ones you are looking at.
Giesemann Aquarium Lighting Systems - System 260

I'm looking at the Reflexx, it's the one pictured. :snshne:

48 inch Giesemann Reflexx 4x54W T5 Light Fixture - Silver (22in Units )

 

[ReefSparky]

Not sure which ones you are looking at.
Giesemann Aquarium Lighting Systems - System 260

I don't know about the quality of the light output though.

I'm looking at the one pictured above. It's called the Reflexx. Here's a link to the details. :snshne: