light upgrade...

leveldrummer · 02-06-2006, 10:11 AM

ive been thinking about getting a 2x96 pc for my 46 gallon tank, i just found this, and im proabably going to get it instead... http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=219
what do you guys think? that should be much better right? 280W (1x150 HQI, 2x65w pc, and 4 led moon lights) im not familiar with this brand, does this seem like a good light? or do you guys think i should get something else, a different brand or something?

**Fishfirst** · 02-06-2006, 10:25 AM

aquatraders have a bad track record for customer service and selling old out dated products as new ones. I'd be leery about getting it... Odyssia I've heard isn't the greatest either.

but then again, I've never baught anything from aquatraders and never had odyssia lights.

leveldrummer · 02-06-2006, 10:28 AM

hmmm... just seems like such a good deal, probably isnt worth it. crud. id really like to get a set up like that, but dont want to pay 400 dollars, any one know anywhere else to find these fixtures at reasonable prices?

**Fishfirst** · 02-06-2006, 10:49 AM

well it depends, if it is indeed "new" like it says (best to check with a reputible dealer such as marine depot first, look and compare features, ect) then if its worth the risk of crudy customer service, go for it...

leveldrummer · 02-06-2006, 11:16 AM

what does it matter if its "new" as long as it works, if it has the lights it says it does, and it wont break down in a week, i dont mind if it was last years model,

**Fishfirst** · 02-06-2006, 12:04 PM

well some of the older lights have been discontinued because of them being fire hazards.

leveldrummer · 02-06-2006, 12:24 PM

oh that sucks, wouldnt it be illegal for them to sell lights like that?

**Fishfirst** · 02-06-2006, 12:30 PM

you would think, but then again, just because a product doesn't work properly doesn't mean its not sold. I prefer Icecap lighting as I think it's the coolest lighting around.

Reefneck · 02-06-2006, 01:45 PM

Jebo/Odyssea Products are NOT UL listed and have no warranty! I would not buy one for any price! This is why they are so cheap! You get what you pay for. Not being UL listed means if your house burns down you can't sue anyone.

leveldrummer · 02-06-2006, 04:43 PM

crud well thanks everyone guess im gonna go with either the 2x96 pc's or try to save up the money for a the outer orbit fixture that runs just like the odesea. 400 bucks...

Reefneck · 02-06-2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leveldrummer

crud well thanks everyone guess im gonna go with either the 2x96 pc's or try to save up the money for a the outer orbit fixture that runs just like the odesea. 400 bucks...

I actually have heard of one person whose house burnt down from those lights. He lost everything.

The Outer Orbit is an awesome fixture! I have the "Orbit" not the "Outer" and love it but man would I kill Snakes (Insert favorite pest name here) to have a set for my reef.

leveldrummer · 02-06-2006, 07:07 PM

the only difference is the moon lighting between the outer and just the regular orbit right? or does the regular orbit not have the halides in it?

fyi, the cheapest i found the 36 inch outer orbit, was on ebay for 399, much cheaper than EVERYWHERE else, and what the heck is snakes (insert favorite pest name) ???

Reefneck · 02-06-2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leveldrummer

the only difference is the moon lighting between the outer and just the regular orbit right? or does the regular orbit not have the halides in it?

fyi, the cheapest i found the 36 inch outer orbit, was on ebay for 399, much cheaper than EVERYWHERE else, and what the heck is snakes (insert favorite pest name) ???

The regular Orbit like I have is PC lights. Mine is 4 x 65W. No Halides.

It does have 4 LED moonlights built in.

and I'd kill "Snakes" or whatever pest you wish to replace snakes with. lol

leveldrummer · 02-07-2006, 03:16 PM

hey neck, dont you have the same tank as me? ive been think of 2x96, but a 4x 65 or 55 would be great for me. even better than the 2x96, what did that set you back??

Cosidius · 02-08-2006, 04:41 PM

what about that 10 gallon set p with 18wt pcs?

Reefneck · 02-08-2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leveldrummer

hey neck, dont you have the same tank as me? ive been think of 2x96, but a 4x 65 or 55 would be great for me. even better than the 2x96, what did that set you back??

My Orbit is on my 55G. My 29G Reef is my Wife's 29G Reef.

I bought mine used (4 Months Old) for $150 shipped. They are about $260 new

02-06-2006, 10:11 AM	#1
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	light upgrade... ive been thinking about getting a 2x96 pc for my 46 gallon tank, i just found this, and im proabably going to get it instead... http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=219 what do you guys think? that should be much better right? 280W (1x150 HQI, 2x65w pc, and 4 led moon lights) im not familiar with this brand, does this seem like a good light? or do you guys think i should get something else, a different brand or something?

02-06-2006, 10:25 AM	#2
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,506	aquatraders have a bad track record for customer service and selling old out dated products as new ones. I'd be leery about getting it... Odyssia I've heard isn't the greatest either. but then again, I've never baught anything from aquatraders and never had odyssia lights. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

02-06-2006, 10:49 AM	#4
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,506	well it depends, if it is indeed "new" like it says (best to check with a reputible dealer such as marine depot first, look and compare features, ect) then if its worth the risk of crudy customer service, go for it... __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

02-06-2006, 12:04 PM	#6
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,506	well some of the older lights have been discontinued because of them being fire hazards. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

02-06-2006, 12:30 PM	#8
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,506	you would think, but then again, just because a product doesn't work properly doesn't mean its not sold. I prefer Icecap lighting as I think it's the coolest lighting around. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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02-06-2006, 10:28 AM	#3
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	hmmm... just seems like such a good deal, probably isnt worth it. crud. id really like to get a set up like that, but dont want to pay 400 dollars, any one know anywhere else to find these fixtures at reasonable prices?

02-06-2006, 11:16 AM	#5
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	what does it matter if its "new" as long as it works, if it has the lights it says it does, and it wont break down in a week, i dont mind if it was last years model,

02-06-2006, 12:24 PM	#7
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	oh that sucks, wouldnt it be illegal for them to sell lights like that?

02-06-2006, 01:45 PM	#9
Reefneck Senior Aquarist Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Near a Coral Reef Age: 47 Posts: 1,351	Jebo/Odyssea Products are NOT UL listed and have no warranty! I would not buy one for any price! This is why they are so cheap! You get what you pay for. Not being UL listed means if your house burns down you can't sue anyone. __________________ I wonder how much salt mix I would need to turn our in ground pool into a Reef.

02-06-2006, 04:43 PM	#10
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	crud well thanks everyone guess im gonna go with either the 2x96 pc's or try to save up the money for a the outer orbit fixture that runs just like the odesea. 400 bucks...

02-06-2006, 07:07 PM	#12
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	the only difference is the moon lighting between the outer and just the regular orbit right? or does the regular orbit not have the halides in it? fyi, the cheapest i found the 36 inch outer orbit, was on ebay for 399, much cheaper than EVERYWHERE else, and what the heck is snakes (insert favorite pest name) ???

02-07-2006, 03:16 PM	#14
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	hey neck, dont you have the same tank as me? ive been think of 2x96, but a 4x 65 or 55 would be great for me. even better than the 2x96, what did that set you back??

02-08-2006, 04:41 PM	#15
Cosidius I like trucks more Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: covina,ca Age: 21 Posts: 31	what about that 10 gallon set p with 18wt pcs? __________________ 5 gallon reef 120 gallon South/Central American Cichlid 1 gallon betta/planted-driftwood unknown plants..sorry and betta with 5 watt pc's

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