lighting for my 50???

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by ScubaSteve

First of all, I think it's a load of s*** it we have to tip toe around these parts and not discuss certain things because certain vendors don't sell those products or it's being sold by a competitor. Granted, they do support the forums but we are all here to discuss the hobby and help each other out, not discuss what the vendors are selling. Sorry, I've seen it happen a few times around here are it bugs the hell out of me... Sorry, needed to vent.

About your lights... Personally I'd go with the Odyssea (though I can't say for sure without knowing what dorothy is); I considered this same unit at one point. The 250W will give you more options down the road with what you can keep and the power compacts actually aren't all that bad if you're just supplimenting a halide (which can even be avoided if you want to use a high colour temperature bulb). My Coralife Aqualight Pro (not bought from any of the vendors here) uses this same sort of MH/PC set-up and it's stellar.

Also, there are some tricks you can use to make an Odyssea cool. Google 'em or we can discuss them here.

not to sure about the vender policies here i just figured id be safe and not if i could kinda thing. dorthy islike a pendant with dual t5's clipped on by a strapmetal on each side which makes me nervous.

i think ive made my decition to go with olga mainly cause of the 250mh vs 150. as well they have a refugium light i like.

but thank you i will google thecoling methods and do thank you all for the input i was just surprised earlier that noone had any input usually tons of opinions i remember certain seahorse discussions earlier this year.

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

dorthy islike a pendant with dual t5's clipped on by a strapmetal on each side which makes me nervous.

This isn't the Fishneedit fixture is it? If it is, they have a pretty snazzy 250W as well for a decent price.

[lockrookie]

i didnt see that just the combo with t5 is 150w so obviously yesitis that oneas well.

i feel likei just played charades.

[jorjef]

Stay away from MH, it's archaic in todays systems, too hot, uses too much power, too bulky...T5s will suffice 90% of the situations. But hey what the hell do I know....lol ....If you electricute my son " I kill you"

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by jorjef

Stay away from MH, it's archaic in todays systems, too hot, uses too much power, too bulky...T5s will suffice 90% of the situations. But hey what the hell do I know....lol ....If you electricute my son " I kill you"

regretfully electricution isnt one of our prefered methods we tickle them to death. so your son will be safe lol... maybe. as you know i over think my safety precautions soooo..

[lastlight]

Be careful with writeoffs like that. My wife had a dayhome and they do look into things like that and I recall at the time it wasn't 'recommended' by an accountant friend to even go there (tanks).

And people are always discussing products not sold by our vendors. I think you just don't want to discuss specific vendors themselves that don't sponsor.

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Be careful with writeoffs like that. My wife had a dayhome and they do look into things like that and I recall at the time it wasn't 'recommended' by an accountant friend to even go there (tanks).

And people are always discussing products not sold by our vendors. I think you just don't want to discuss specific vendors themselves that don't sponsor.

its not a tank its an educational learning station of aquatic life. we will even have videos of finding nemo and reading material to back up the learning process..???

never hurts to try

[kien]

Originally Posted by jorjef

Stay away from MH, it's archaic in todays systems

really? great, now I'm living in the stone ages of reefing..