Has anyone tried "generic" light fixtures?

Thanks everybody!

I am so excited to hear about the "generic" success, lol. I was expecting to hear what a rip off they were. Now there is hope that I can have a MH fixture without breaking the bank. More so, I can have SPS....woooo hoooo!

Now I just have to decide on which of the 3 I wanna get. I think I'll get the one that has the 8 LED lights, the other 2 only have 6.

 

Also look into this one.
48" 760W Metal Halide Aquarium Reef Light w/ FREE Ship</IMG>

 

I wouldn't decide based on the lunar lights, you can always add them later on for 10-20$. I just use a flashlight to see my critters at night for the time being

 

Just be sure you can find bulbs

HI,
Many of the off brands have their own style connections and unique plugs and power supplies,
I have been using those aquatraders lights for over a year, no problems and have changed bulbs once about 1/2 the cost of coralife.
And I have been growing lots of alge and softies no hard clorals.
This model on a 55 gal OP 86 bucks for 36 in



this one on a 37 gallon

specs on lights

Total output: 130W
Supports: 2 x 65W CF, 2 x Double Bluemoon LED
Fixture Size: 29.25" x 7" x 2.75"
Ballast Type: Internal Electronic
Power Cords: 3
On/Off switch: 3
Cooling Fan: 1 Built-In
Splash Protection: Acrylic Lens
Mounting Leg: Included (Max Reach: 30")
Hanging Kit: None
Type of Bulb: Straight Pin CF
Free item pre-installed to the fixture is 1x 65W CF 12000K bulb, 1x65W CF Actinic Blue bulb, 2xBluemoon Double LED. No substitution available for free item.

 

Now arises a new question...

Ok, now I have another question...currently I have plugged into one regular household outlet (120 volt):

3-powerheads (2 maxijet 1200s, 1 koralia pump 1)
1-pump for wet/dry (wet/dry is large enough to service 125 gallon tank)
1-protein skimmer (SeaClone 150) (up to 150 gal tank)
1-orbit extreme with 3 cords (520 watts)
1-biowheel emperor 400

I wanted to know if I take out the orbit and change to one of these 760 watt MHs that we have been discussing here, would that be too much for that one outlet. I want to get a dedicated breaker, but unfortunately for now there is no room in the box and I'll have to fork out more money for that.

I am pretty much just adding 240 more watts than I had before. If nothing else I can get rid of the biowheel as my wet/dry is plenty large enough for my 75 gallon tank, but I don't think it pulls that much juice to make a difference.

Thanks

 

You can find all your calculations here for your load. All just basic math.
Ugly's Electrical Reference

 

Hey otty thats a great link

HI,
I was a little worried about my 2 GFI I had two plugged in to the wall running two power strips loaded with timers, lights and pumps.
hehe
Thanks.
Doug

 

I have had my 60" 1072 watt odyssea light for about 6 months now with no issues all is well so far great price for such a system. I did take a few extra steps when i got it i put a fan on the ballast and every diffrent system is on its own timer but i really think these lights are very under apprecieated because of there early problems all of the new post i have read have good things to say about them so if i was you i whould buy now and save because you know once they prove them selfs again the price will double.