Question about Odyssea HM

I am looking for some advice about the Odyssea MH lighting system. First off I bought a used tank that came with them. Doing alittle research afterwards(stupid) I realized that there is more bad to these lights then good. However the budget doesn't allow to replace the lights just yet. Most of the negivivity is directed towards the ballast, is it possible to just switch the ballast out, if so has anyone done this with success? I have the newer version with 3 power cords coming into the machine and then the 4 or 5 going to the light. Should I worry about this unit or is it the older ones that were the issue. Please remember replacing them at this point isnt an option, I'm just trying to improve what I have, and by that I mean I dont want to burn down the house.

Thanks

 

From what I've read it was the older models that were a problem.

 

Wow, I cant read...to go over what you already said

Yeah, the new versions should be "fine"...but that doesnt mean an individual is/will be good. I'd leave it for now. And yes, you can replace the ballast if that goes on you

 

well so far so good

HI,
My corals been doing great and I only have the 12000 k flourecent ones , I did order a spare bullbs for this winter.
Doug
Total output: 192W

Supports: 2 x 96W CF, 3 x Double Bluemoon LED

Fixture Size: 35.25" x 7" x 2.75"

Ballast Type: Internal Electronic

Power Cords: 3

On/Off switch: 3

Cooling Fan: 2 Built-In

Splash Protection: Acrylic Lens

Mounting Leg: Included (Max Reach: 36")

Hanging Kit: None

Type of Bulb: Straight Pin CF

Free item pre-installed to the fixture is 1x 96W CF 12000K bulb, 1x96W CF Actinic Blue bulb, 3xBluemoon LED. No substitution available for free item.



not bad for 78.00 plus shippin..