odyssea metal halide fixture...

[buddy08]

should i buy one? guy locally is selling a 250w with 2x actinic bulbs and 4 led moonlights for a 100 bucks... this a good deal? is the fixture worth buying? and would it be a good light source for my 46gallon bowfront?

 

[fastrd400]

As long as it is the newer style. They a while back had issues with their ballasts over heating and catching fire. I know people running them without issue, but again, these are the updated ones. The price sounds right, and it would be fine on your tank.

 

[buddy08]

heres the link to his thread with photos. what do you think? Mobile Bay Reef Keepers • View topic - Odyssea Metal Halide & Power Compact Fixture 250W

 

[Waddi]

Looks like he updated the ballast too, my one that i had come from the company is jet black.

 

[buddy08]

what bothers me is the deminsions of 12 inches.. will that play any factor in the light output or will it be great for the 46g bowfront?

 

[buddy08]

any other input before i go buy this?

 

[HeavyHittah]

Dimensions are fine, snatch the sucker

 

[over my head]

To good to pass up

 

[Cathic]

New ones are 200 or 300 bucks , I run one, its great, im thinking of going for the newer style later down the road. I recommend them.

 

[navyguyame]

I have had no problems with mine but like every one says you need to make sure that it is the new version.

 

[buddy08]

bought it... now if only i can figure out how to mount this thing over the 46g bowfront.. and the guy posted the dimensions wrong, its 24"long by 15" wide. said bulbs were 5 months old, i asked him if he bough the fixture new or used and he replied new. i dont know how old it is though, didnt ask. he was 16 years old so i doubt it was over a year old. all works on it as well, fan clicks a little bit sitting upright and is silent when i tilt the fixture sideways so i plan on opening it up, cleaning it and making sure the fan is seated properly in its holdster. but yeah, again, any ideas on how to mount this thing above a 46g bowfront?

 

[HeavyHittah]

Can u take the legs off and hang it

 

[buddy08]

i could, i would need a hanging kit i suppose though, do they make one for this type of fixture?

 

[HeavyHittah]

I think hanging kits are pretty universal. Someone else will have to let you know if they make one specifically for that fixture. Or u could try googling it. Also you can make your own diy hanging kit using aircraft cable from Lowe's,HD.

 

[HeavyHittah]

I'm sure there's a way to hang it, worst case is you take it apart and drill 4 holes for some eyebolts.

 

[Waddi]

This one fits "Advanced Plus"
Aquarium Lighting Accessory

And this one fits the extendable:
Aquarium Lighting Accessory

 

[buddy08]

same link :D

 

[Waddi]

Nop, if you look closer at the description they fit two different things, but they do have the same picture! ;)

 

[buddy08]

i seee now. whats the difference in the extendable version?

 

[Waddi]

This is a very old picture of mine when i first got it a year or so ago, the brackets on the side slide in and out, so you can adjust for different tank size. As for the different method of mounting i have no clue. Email Aquatraders, they are very helpful, they will be able to help you. But heres the pic: