Odyssea Lighting

luistwentyone · 03-29-2005, 03:15 AM

I am looking into purchasing these lights:

(sorry guys, link) http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=14

I know Odyssea was formerly Jebo, thoughts on quality, worth buying, not worth buying ?

cheeks69 · 03-31-2005, 09:30 PM

There was a thread at another site about these fixtures and the reviews were mixed. I have never bought anything from them so I can't help but I'll see if I can find the thread.

fidojoe · 04-01-2005, 02:07 AM

I heard that the housings (on the PC's anyway) were kinda cheap, once they were taken apart, they were a huge PITA to get back together. The working components were good tho, especially for the price, but I also heard that the bulbs were crap. I did buy some 50/50 bulbs from a guy that sells Jebo (so I think the bulbs were also) and they were a lot better than the JBJ bulbs I was using before.

fidojoe · 04-01-2005, 02:09 AM

BTW, if you do end up getting that fixture, let us know, I may be interested in taking the MH plunge... eventually.

gussy · 04-01-2005, 02:38 AM

There is no warranty on Odessea. They change their brand every couple of years to get away. I can tell you the long story, but you would be more convinced if you have friends in No. CA ask them to check out the store that sells it.

gussy · 04-01-2005, 02:41 AM

BTW, I can sell you those at the same price too!! They are basically cheaper version of JEBO. To give you an idea of how to do business in China...they will sell you the same thing at almost whatever price you dictate. The quality will just be lower. Some people don't care as they will just change their brand every once in a while. However, this is not to say that the manufacture is crap as you can also tell them what quality you want and they will quote you a price.

Tarasco · 04-01-2005, 02:49 PM

Luis, when are you going to post a thread here about your set up?

NaH2O · 04-01-2005, 04:12 PM

Here is a thread from RC Anyone using these lights?

RANDY · 02-23-2006, 03:35 PM

Glad To Hear People Piping Up About Products And Their Experiences With Them. Btw Do Not Ever Purchase Any Lighting System From "arcadia", Brutal Service For An Expensive And Poorly Built Lighting System. Take A Look At "orbit", Awesome And Economical!

fidojoe · 02-23-2006, 05:42 PM

A friend of mine bought a single MH fixture (w/ 3 cords version) and its actually pretty decent. The only thing we both agree sucks about it is the lack of good reflectors on the PC bulbs. The bulbs that come with them leave a lot to be desired, as the PC's are just really blue bulbs, not actinic, and the MH only has halfway decent color. I think with at least one of the PC bulbs replaced with a true actinic it would probably look pretty good. If anyone plans to get one of these, just plan on getting new bulbs from a different brand to put in there.

cellbio · 01-24-2008, 07:40 PM

I purchased a set of Odessea lights and in less than a year the ballasts had gone out. If I had to do it over there is no way I would purchase this lighting system again.

reefman420 · 01-24-2008, 07:51 PM

I was useing the 48 inch 2x150 watt hqi set up,I was getting decent growth from my sps,but then i changed to 2x250watt pfo halides on xm10k's awsome growth and coloration

They are good fixtures,just mixed reviews,and they also advertise a 175 hqi bulb,i have yet to see one of those

AQTCJAK · 01-24-2008, 11:54 PM

These are very dangerous lights there are several threads about the burning up catching fire etc... Not worth the money

framerguy · 01-25-2008, 12:44 AM

Never Never Never buy anything from Aquatraders or anything made by Odyssea. I can't be emphatic enough here!

reefman420 · 01-25-2008, 12:48 AM

now that i think about it,my ballast box did get pretty hot.

cant go wrong with pfo lighting,I have their dual 250 watt ballast,runs quite and cool

03-29-2005, 03:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
luistwentyone Midas Blenny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 87 View Gallery Karma Komment	Odyssea Lighting I am looking into purchasing these lights: (sorry guys, link) http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...PROD&ProdID=14 I know Odyssea was formerly Jebo, thoughts on quality, worth buying, not worth buying ? __________________ HOW BOUT THEM COWBOYS !!!

03-31-2005, 09:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	There was a thread at another site about these fixtures and the reviews were mixed. I have never bought anything from them so I can't help but I'll see if I can find the thread. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

04-01-2005, 02:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	I heard that the housings (on the PC's anyway) were kinda cheap, once they were taken apart, they were a huge PITA to get back together. The working components were good tho, especially for the price, but I also heard that the bulbs were crap. I did buy some 50/50 bulbs from a guy that sells Jebo (so I think the bulbs were also) and they were a lot better than the JBJ bulbs I was using before. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

04-01-2005, 02:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	BTW, if you do end up getting that fixture, let us know, I may be interested in taking the MH plunge... eventually. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

04-01-2005, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tarasco Plate Coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 724 View Gallery Karma Komment	Luis, when are you going to post a thread here about your set up? __________________ Mike "I saw what the governor makes. That's like four hands of blackjack." -- Charles Barkley on why he wasn't seriously considering becoming the Governor of Alabama

04-01-2005, 02:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
gussy Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 579 View Gallery Karma Komment	There is no warranty on Odessea. They change their brand every couple of years to get away. I can tell you the long story, but you would be more convinced if you have friends in No. CA ask them to check out the store that sells it.

04-01-2005, 02:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
gussy Torch coral Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 579 View Gallery Karma Komment	BTW, I can sell you those at the same price too!! They are basically cheaper version of JEBO. To give you an idea of how to do business in China...they will sell you the same thing at almost whatever price you dictate. The quality will just be lower. Some people don't care as they will just change their brand every once in a while. However, this is not to say that the manufacture is crap as you can also tell them what quality you want and they will quote you a price.

04-01-2005, 04:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
NaH2O Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,929 View Gallery Karma Komment	Here is a thread from RC Anyone using these lights? __________________ ~Nikki~

02-23-2006, 03:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
RANDY Bryozoan Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 41 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Odyssea Lighting Glad To Hear People Piping Up About Products And Their Experiences With Them. Btw Do Not Ever Purchase Any Lighting System From "arcadia", Brutal Service For An Expensive And Poorly Built Lighting System. Take A Look At "orbit", Awesome And Economical!

02-23-2006, 05:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Odyssea Lighting A friend of mine bought a single MH fixture (w/ 3 cords version) and its actually pretty decent. The only thing we both agree sucks about it is the lack of good reflectors on the PC bulbs. The bulbs that come with them leave a lot to be desired, as the PC's are just really blue bulbs, not actinic, and the MH only has halfway decent color. I think with at least one of the PC bulbs replaced with a true actinic it would probably look pretty good. If anyone plans to get one of these, just plan on getting new bulbs from a different brand to put in there. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

01-24-2008, 07:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
cellbio Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Odyssea Lighting I purchased a set of Odessea lights and in less than a year the ballasts had gone out. If I had to do it over there is no way I would purchase this lighting system again.

01-24-2008, 07:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
reefman420 Elegance coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minneapolis Posts: 1,085 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Odyssea Lighting I was useing the 48 inch 2x150 watt hqi set up,I was getting decent growth from my sps,but then i changed to 2x250watt pfo halides on xm10k's awsome growth and coloration They are good fixtures,just mixed reviews,and they also advertise a 175 hqi bulb,i have yet to see one of those __________________ 155 oceanic bow front,20 long refuge packed with caluerpa and mangroves,40 gallon sump,175lbs LR,3x250 watt xm 10ks,aqua-c remora,and pro-clear 150 skimmers sailfin tang,kole tang,royal gramma,cinnimon clown,2xpink skunk clowns,six line wrasse,mandarin, 155 bow coral-orange montipora cap,superman monti cap,scripps green polyped staghorn,ORA pink poccilipora,ORA blue millipora,green slimer,yellow UK acro,pink birdsnest,armor of god zoas,various zoas and shrooms,hammer,frogspawn,clove polyps,favite,fancey toadstool,reg toadstool,yellow leather,purple leather,devils hand,2 types xenia,ricordea florida,ricordea yuma,kenya tree,galaxia,bubble coral,button polyps inverts are lots of snails and hermits,crocea clam,maxima clam and seabae anemone,rbta

01-24-2008, 11:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Odyssea Lighting These are very dangerous lights there are several threads about the burning up catching fire etc... Not worth the money __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com

01-25-2008, 12:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
framerguy Tridacna maxima Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Clarkesville, Ga Posts: 4,994 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Odyssea Lighting Never Never Never buy anything from Aquatraders or anything made by Odyssea. I can't be emphatic enough here! __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) 375gDT built in wall, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, Aqua C EV-400 skimmer etc, etc, etc... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...areum-too.html

01-25-2008, 12:48 AM	#15 (permalink)
reefman420 Elegance coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: minneapolis Posts: 1,085 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Odyssea Lighting now that i think about it,my ballast box did get pretty hot. cant go wrong with pfo lighting,I have their dual 250 watt ballast,runs quite and cool __________________ 155 oceanic bow front,20 long refuge packed with caluerpa and mangroves,40 gallon sump,175lbs LR,3x250 watt xm 10ks,aqua-c remora,and pro-clear 150 skimmers sailfin tang,kole tang,royal gramma,cinnimon clown,2xpink skunk clowns,six line wrasse,mandarin, 155 bow coral-orange montipora cap,superman monti cap,scripps green polyped staghorn,ORA pink poccilipora,ORA blue millipora,green slimer,yellow UK acro,pink birdsnest,armor of god zoas,various zoas and shrooms,hammer,frogspawn,clove polyps,favite,fancey toadstool,reg toadstool,yellow leather,purple leather,devils hand,2 types xenia,ricordea florida,ricordea yuma,kenya tree,galaxia,bubble coral,button polyps inverts are lots of snails and hermits,crocea clam,maxima clam and seabae anemone,rbta

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