mdenny
Reefing newb
just bought a t5 from aqua trader any one ever work with them let me no i will see when it shows up wish me luck lol
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KidJ57
Struggling Reef Addict
:x: Good luck! I really hope they work for you so that I will feel more comfortable when I end up getting them for my tank too :lol:
If you are looking for current users, I know Ted is fairly big supporter of AquaTraders and the Oddysea stuff that they sell.
If you are looking for current users, I know Ted is fairly big supporter of AquaTraders and the Oddysea stuff that they sell.
bobby
I like to do bad things.
They used to have a REALLY bad name, however, the more I read about people who bought from them the better they seem to be getting. It's seems they have really cleaned up their act and I read that they're using better ballast for the MH's. Just what I have read though. No real experience with them myself.
dcantucson
Reef pro
Good for you. I look forward to the review.
Ted
Living one day at a time
It took five days to get to me on ups ground. I would actually track it every night I came home from work. Of course I always ordered mine on Friday late at night so would be processed on Monday I would get it on Thursday. So I guess thats four days huh. :grumble: I hope it all goes well for you. I have been happy with what I have bought and you cant beat the price. As far as a big supporter of them well I was just as terrified of trying them as everyone else. I just couldnt afford to lay out the cash that everyone else is. My mind was made up when I was thinking that maybe I couldnt afford this hobby but I just love it so much. So I took a shot in the dark. My choices where drain the tank or go with less money. I am so glad that I didnt just drain the tank and store it. :D
mdenny
Reefing newb
ted wehere r u located i am in north carolina maybe it will get here fast 2
KidJ57
Struggling Reef Addict
Ted
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I think aqua traders ships from California, so if it's shipped ground the whole way, it'll take an extra day or so, but if its air+ground, then it shouldn't really take any longer than Ted's shipment
I Love Living Reefs
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I think aqua traders ships from California, so if it's shipped ground the whole way, it'll take an extra day or so, but if its air+ground, then it shouldn't really take any longer than Ted's shipment
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project5k
Reef enthusiast
yep, it figures, just leave it to Ted to hide information like that right out in the open... :D
mdenny
Reefing newb
ha ha ha now i see lol
wolverine57
Reefing newb
I had purchase a brand new 48" 2 x250W HQI w/T5 HO they call.
For the price, what you get is what you pay for. When arrived the so-called T5 HO bulbs would not stay on, a loose wire.
The ballast were not true 250W and the bulbs were a 15K. I had spend an additional $300 for a Dual Electronic Ballast by Coralavue and 14K Phoenix HQI bulbs. Would not recommend.
For the price, what you get is what you pay for. When arrived the so-called T5 HO bulbs would not stay on, a loose wire.
The ballast were not true 250W and the bulbs were a 15K. I had spend an additional $300 for a Dual Electronic Ballast by Coralavue and 14K Phoenix HQI bulbs. Would not recommend.
dcantucson
Reef pro
Oh, that's bad.
KidJ57
Struggling Reef Addict
Is this a light by Oddyssea that your are talking about or another "Cheaper" MH system that you got?
wolverine57
Reefing newb
It was a Brand new in the box fixture I had purchase from Aqua Trader. Yes the brand was an Odyssea.
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KidJ57
Struggling Reef Addict
Wow, that sucks...good to know...how long ago was this?
wolverine57
Reefing newb
less than a year ago
KidJ57
Struggling Reef Addict
:? I guess it's back to saving way more money for my next light :sad:
wolverine57
Reefing newb
I've tried many lights. I'm sold on the Tek T5 Lighting by Sunlight Supplies
I have the 6 bulbs!
I have the 6 bulbs!
mdenny
Reefing newb
that is bad i will be pissed if mine is f**ked up man i will aqua trade my foot in there as*
Ted
Living one day at a time
Hmm mine fired up just fine. Ya they advertise that the mh is 15k. Isnt the difference from 14k to 15k just a little bit of a bluer light? I have seen high dollar fixtures with 20k bulbs. Anyway Guess so far I have been lucky with there products.
project5k
Reef enthusiast
so i was just lookn around and i happend upon this outfit... thought i'd check and see what the word on the street was about them, cause i'm considering purchasing a skimmer from them...
what are your thoughts?
http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-PS160-Protein-Skimmer-p/43013.htm
what are your thoughts?
http://shop.aquatraders.com/Odyssea-PS160-Protein-Skimmer-p/43013.htm
