biocube 29 mh question

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Mkizla, Mar 4, 2011.

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Some people get Vipers, some people get sunpods..I have a current orbit fixture over mine..Its a 24" but it works fine..
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Odyssea is VERY cheaply made..I would not recommend it, i have heard bad stories about them and i have heard great stories of them..But most bad, when you get them you will need to replace the ballasts, replace the bulbs and reflectors..I would not get it. Go with something alot better then that.
     
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    i see thank, the only reason i wanted viper was, i thought 200 was pretty cheap, but I think i will try odessey I read some reviews about them, and their ballast does not deliever full power, but its still good so I hear.

    I think riht now, I will just spend 100 now for MH, and 50 for pheonix bulb, then upgrade to icecap ballast as the time pass.

    What do u guys think
     
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    Mkizla Eyelash Blennie

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    ya i heard that too, but I think rather then spending 300 right now, i kinda would rather spend 150 now, and 150 couple months later, Thats what I have in my head atleast
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Idk...I looked heavily into their fixtures a WHILE ago and i swear, i researched it for a month before i upgraded..I decided to pass on them, just due to the point that they are cheap fixtures,a cheap MH fixture could endup in disaster. Or it could do well and be okay..But just personally i would not buy one.
     
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    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Looks can be deceiving! But its up to you man..I mean, i think you would be happier with a better fixture. But that is my personal opinion.
     
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