jetajockey
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Compared to what? On the tank I was using it on at the time, it just had a 4ft dual bulb t8 fixture, so it was a big difference in light output. The color temperature was about the same since both had daylight bulbs in them.
The downside to using oddysea fixtures is that a) the reflectors suck, so a lot of light is lost that could otherwise be directed into the tank. And b) the bulbs suck also, mine were already dimming in 6-8 months of use. It wasn't all that big of a deal though since I intended to change them out around that time frame anyhow, but still. I use GE starcoat bulbs, they are around 7-8$ on amazon and work great.
So side by side against other higher end fixtures, it pales in comparison, but for the cost, I honestly believe it's a good choice for budget-friendly low-medium tech setups.
The downside to using oddysea fixtures is that a) the reflectors suck, so a lot of light is lost that could otherwise be directed into the tank. And b) the bulbs suck also, mine were already dimming in 6-8 months of use. It wasn't all that big of a deal though since I intended to change them out around that time frame anyhow, but still. I use GE starcoat bulbs, they are around 7-8$ on amazon and work great.
So side by side against other higher end fixtures, it pales in comparison, but for the cost, I honestly believe it's a good choice for budget-friendly low-medium tech setups.
