New lighting system - Aquarium Advice

laurandavid · 10-10-2007, 10:14 PM

I am looking to upgrade my lighting system, my current is a hand me down . I am looking at this fixture on e-bay JEBO ODYSSEA 48" BLACK QUAD Compact Flourescent Fixture. Any opinions?

Kurt_Nelson · 10-10-2007, 11:29 PM

Lando might have some comments regarding the Odyssea brand...

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=101908

Granted, you're not talking a metal halide fixture, but I haven't heard many good things about that brand. Personally, I'd recommend the Coralife Lunar Aqualights Fixture...

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...9&pcatid=12109

I've got the 36" version, and couldn't be happier. Pricier than the Odyssea, but I'm not sure if you can find anything less expensive than the Odyssea either.

**lando** · 10-11-2007, 11:14 AM

Yah...I am not a fan of Odyssea right now since my house just about burned down. However, I do not think you would experience the same issue with the CF fixture. I have heard that some of the CF fixtures have simply stopped working soon after arrival.

**melosu58** · 10-11-2007, 06:31 PM

Moved to General Hardware and equipment discussion.

duke33 · 11-20-2007, 03:02 PM

They have 500w florescent out now. they use 65w of power, and stay cool

Skyrmir · 11-20-2007, 09:16 PM

48" 4x65W Coralife LUNAR Aqualight Deluxe
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=328
Same thing but without the rubber bands for a lot less (Scratch and dent sale)
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1501

I haven't ordered from that retailer myself, however they do seem to have really good pricing. I'm still debating on the 2 bulb version of the 48" fixture myself. With a wedding in 2 days and other things going on though...tank upgrades are kinda on hold hehe.

10-10-2007, 10:14 PM	#1
laurandavid Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Beach , Maryland Posts: 20	New lighting system I am looking to upgrade my lighting system, my current is a hand me down . I am looking at this fixture on e-bay JEBO ODYSSEA 48" BLACK QUAD Compact Flourescent Fixture. Any opinions? __________________ 55 gallon sw fowlr 10 gallon fw , housing my 6 year old red cap oranda, LUMPY!!

10-11-2007, 11:14 AM	#3
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,669 Images: 46	Yah...I am not a fan of Odyssea right now since my house just about burned down. However, I do not think you would experience the same issue with the CF fixture. I have heard that some of the CF fixtures have simply stopped working soon after arrival. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

11-20-2007, 03:02 PM	#5
duke33 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 63	lights They have 500w florescent out now. they use 65w of power, and stay cool

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11-20-2007, 09:16 PM	#6
Skyrmir Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Posts: 510 Images: 9	48" 4x65W Coralife LUNAR Aqualight Deluxe http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=328 Same thing but without the rubber bands for a lot less (Scratch and dent sale) http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp...OD&ProdID=1501 I haven't ordered from that retailer myself, however they do seem to have really good pricing. I'm still debating on the 2 bulb version of the 48" fixture myself. With a wedding in 2 days and other things going on though...tank upgrades are kinda on hold hehe.