Cheap lighting HQI... to good to be true?

[Wayne]

Originally Posted by fishytime

looks like an oddysea fixture to me

+1 They arn't too bad now adays with the magnetic ballasts

[Dez]

I don't know about the fixture/reflectors. Bit I use cheap Chinese bulbs that my friend got for me. They were about $12 each and I bought 3 years worth (9 bulbs for just over$100). As you cansee from my pictures in the TOTM page. I get decent growth and colours. It doesn't hurt to try.

[apexifd]

for that price and free shipping... why not give it a try? everything can always get upgrade or retrofit later on.

If I have to setup another tank, I might even consider this. The saving will just go into live stock or other equipments.

[lastlight]

Just a note that's not an hqi fixture. Those are electronic ballasts =)

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Just a note that's not an hqi fixture. Those are electronic ballasts =)

Would that not make it a better light with electronic ballasts?

[lastlight]

Generally speaking less electrical usage which is good but less par as well. Everything is electronic now for the most part.

[The Grizz]

If anyone tries this fixture let me know if it is any good. I might be tempted to switch back to MH on the 8'er.

[daniella3d]

check out www.fishneedit.com many people have bought it and they are upgradable and supposably very nice. They also look great.

[jonnyjamms]

I do not know the fixture / reflector. I use low-cost light bulbs, my friend got me. They are about $ 12 every 3 years I bought value. As you can see my picture in the TOTM page. I get decent growth and colour. It does not hurt to try.