WillK Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 So, I know some people have a hate for all things cheap in this industry but look what I stumbled upon earlier today: http://www.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-20in-4x...ble-p/52302.htm It's a 20" 4 bulb fixture totaling 72 Watts, for only 50 bucks, shipped! It also has four LED's which would light up a ten gallon or similar tank very nicely. I'm pretty sure this company used to be crap but recently I have heard only good reviews about this "aqua traders" site and I am thinking about trying out this light, Any thoughts? Link to comment
plantman1028 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I just ordered the same light! Should be here Monday...Like you said...For 50 bucks shipped, it worth a try. Did you see the t5 mh combo 20 inch for 100 bucks?....That might be next Link to comment
Coastie Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I have 2 of their mh fixtures. Def not the highest quality, but they work. Link to comment
WillK Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Yeah, I did see that combo for 99 bucks, what an amazing price. Definitely let me know how that light works out for you because I am seriously considering it myself right now. I think that all the t5 units are up to par, excuse the pun, but the metal halides are still a little iffy for me. Link to comment
tam Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 From looking at that picture you're definitely going to want new reflectors. Link to comment
WillK Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 I was originally thinking that but then I realized that with 72 watts over a ten gallon....there will be plenty of light, I'm only using it over softies like pulsing xenia and kenya trees, some mushrooms and maybe some polyps. it will only need to go down a few inches too because of how high the LR will be stacked. But I do agree that the parabolic reflector should be individual reflectors. Link to comment
Mustang Boy Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 im pretty sure your gonna want to upgrade those bulbs pretty soon so when you do i would go with the 18in UVL bulbs which have the internal reflector which would make this fixture alot more efficient since it doesnt have any reflector Link to comment
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