odyssea metal halide fixture...

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?

 

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

 

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

 

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?

 

any other input before i go buy this?

 

Dimensions are fine, snatch the sucker

 

To good to pass up

 

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.

 

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

 

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?

 

Can u take the legs off and hang it

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

This one fits "Advanced Plus"
Aquarium Lighting Accessory

And this one fits the extendable:
Aquarium Lighting Accessory

 

same link

 

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

 

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

 

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: