Lighting opinions-another

saltysupply

saltysupply

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they look ok, however I would go with a brand that has a track record...i see many regrets with those types of lighting systems.
 
Varga

Varga

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That is an Oddyssea fixture. the ballast it comes with is horrible. The fixture has been great for me but you have to replace the ballast which is another $100.
 
Uslanja

Uslanja

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Bigpapa

Bigpapa

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Hmmm, I am getting the opinion I should keep looking. Just after Christmas the budget is limited but I cant wait much longer to get a light.
 
jedi82knight

jedi82knight

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Odyssea has had MAJOR ballast problems in the past. I don't know if the problems have been rectified or not. They were known to quit working or worse, start on fire! Do heavy research before proceeding.
 
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jpsika08

jpsika08

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I would stay away from Odyssea, it would help a lot to know a little more about your system to give you a better opinion.
 
Bigpapa

Bigpapa

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Other than it being a 110 high its 48 7/8 x 19 x 30 3/4. I only have soft corals-mostly mushrooms at this point and would like to eventually get a clam.
 
jpsika08

jpsika08

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With 19" high I would seek 150watt MH's, but for the type of corals you intend on having you can find a good T5 fixture, maybe ATI.
 
jpsika08

jpsika08

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Aaaa, thought it was in different order, wow, with that height consider even 400 watt MH's, T5 will not get through all that water, would love to see a pic of that tank. :)
 
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