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July 11th, 2007, 07:48 AM
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ebay lights?
i have been looking for somes lights for the aquarium i am looking at getting and came across these, what do you think? good? bad?
eBay: VHO 72" 1134W Metal Halide Reef light Aquarium Lighting (item 120140511598 end time Jul-16-07 17:39:41 PDT)
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July 11th, 2007, 03:05 PM
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Re: ebay lights?
they look great...ive heard that halides transfer too much heat, but i could be wrong..man shipping is a killer out there..
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July 11th, 2007, 07:27 PM
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Re: ebay lights?
Looks like a nice light, but I would pass on it, because if you notice it says all sales final no refund. What if the light comes in busted or not working at all. Then your out 500.00.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 30 gal reef, 175 MH, CSS 125. 29 gal reef, 10 gal sump, ASM mini G 130 watt PC's Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: in fresh water all my life and stared salt in 08/06 Other Intrests: aquariums,remodeling houses,and cars
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July 11th, 2007, 08:58 PM
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Re: ebay lights?
Never heard of the brand before, but I think they look good.
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July 12th, 2007, 03:29 AM
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Re: ebay lights?
That fixture does look good.But I'm like Bobby,I would pass on it being is its all sales final.
I just dont think I could put that much money on something thats not guaranteed.
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July 12th, 2007, 04:34 AM
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Re: ebay lights?
I'm with Bobby,it sounds good on paper but there is more then meets the eye.More chinese knock-offs and questionable customer support.I would be very cautious.I see BULL all over those lights.....like what others said-no refund and all sales final plus there's no real VHO bulbs but PC's
Don't do it!there is a reason they are half the price of similar fixture.If you really want MH with similar output look into the Outer Orbit 3x 250w HQI MH/8x39w T5.Be careful of possible heat issues.
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July 12th, 2007, 04:40 AM
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Re: ebay lights?
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on down in the AD it says refund given in exchange ! so if you get a busted bulb they will replace it. Looks good here, I would think of getting a chiller thats some major heat ! Current Aquarium(s) Description: 220 Perfecto W/ dual corner overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Not long enough
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July 12th, 2007, 05:00 AM
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Re: ebay lights?
Lion you are right I didn't see that, but it still only gives you 7 days. What if it were to go out in 8 days or a month? For 500.00 I would want more of a warranty. That might be just me though.
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July 12th, 2007, 07:46 AM
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Re: ebay lights?
yeah i didnt really want MH but i saw these n thought i would see what everyone else thought. i really dont want to have to have a chiller either so i think i will pass but i just wanted to make sure i wasnt passing anything i shouldnt be. thanks everyone for the posts
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July 16th, 2007, 11:34 PM
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Re: ebay lights?
check out t-5...youll be amazed...some good prices too..and nice fixtures
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