Odyssea Lights

RuGlu6 · #1 11-03-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RenHoek104

I'm thinking, maybe aloud, about buying a new light fixture for my 33 gallon. I was wondering, what do you think about Odyssea MH ADV 24" or 30"? I heard that with MH I'm better off hanging it to reduce the heat transfer to the aquarium, do you agree?
Thanks,
Ren

PS: I know I ask a lot of questions, but I'm hoping to one day be able enough to return the favour.

24" and 30" is exactly the same light. Only fixture size is different.
For 33Gal i would get a 2x150 though if you can find one as cheap as Odyssea. Better light spred then single bulb and less heat then 250W.

http://www.aquatraders.com/24in-Meta...ht-p/54261.htm
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http://www.aquatraders.com/30in-Meta...ht-p/54262.htm
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or
http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-Quad-...ht-p/56208.htm

RenHoek104 · #2 11-09-2012, 08:35 PM

Quick question, should I get a 2 or 4 bulb T5 system? I was told a MH might be too intense for my tank and create too much heat (LFS owner). He said T5s will be enough, now I'm looking at Odyssea and Aquatic Life. Any suggestions?

RenHoek104 · #3 11-09-2012, 09:39 PM

http://www.aquatraders.com/36-inch-4...re-p/52324.htm

Does anyone know if these legs are adjustable? I have a Waterhome tank (31.5" / 80 cm long) and I would need to bring in the legs for it to fit. However, I can't find any information on their legs and their adjustments. Can anyone help me out?
Ren

daplatapus · #4 11-10-2012, 03:48 AM

On my 48" fixture the legs adjust the full length of the fixture, so I could make it fit various lengths of tanks, probably from 52" or so down, but it doesn't adjust width wise. The legs are a set 16" wide, which is a bit sketchy on my 16" tank.

RuGlu6 · #5 11-10-2012, 06:42 AM

36" LED is on sale for $99.95
http://www.aquatraders.com/LED-Reef-Bright-p/56214.htm

free shipping within US.
If you were thinking about 2xT5 this LED will be better than that.

Or this one (more power but needs extra heat sinks)
There are more reviews on same light but 48" model
http://www.aquatraders.com/EVO-Quad-...ht-p/56209.htm

However some people are reporting SPS color fading with LED's so maybe stay with T5x4 or x6 bulbs or get 2x150W MH with actinics, proven to work.
2x250W is a lot more heat.