View Full Version : 260WT Odessea vs Home Depo T8 Light???
aquaholic
10-02-2008, 1:18 AM
we were discussing this matter in my other thread, but I wanted more opinions, so I want more people to see and reply plz.
Thanks
aquaholic
10-02-2008, 1:21 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ODYSSEA-48-260W-Aquarium-Power-Compact-Light-Lunar-Fan_W0QQitemZ300263119191QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item3 00263119191&_trkparms=72%3A1222%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C 240%3A1308&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
Looking at this one
besides you needing to replace the actinic bulbs with more plant appropriate ones, the light strip seems good. (though strangely/suspiciously cheap)
besides you needing to replace the actinic bulbs with more plant appropriate ones, the light strip seems good. (though strangely/suspiciously cheap)
They are some of the cheapest lights that China produces, plus had a rep for catching fire, lol.
Jag1980
10-02-2008, 5:55 AM
Just add some Archer fish to your tank just encase of a fire :devil:
http://news.softpedia.com/images/news2/Archerfish-Tunes-its-Shot-Power-to-the-Prey-Size-2.jpg
IsaacMTSU
10-02-2008, 10:39 AM
HAHA! Nice idea!
IsaacMTSU
10-02-2008, 10:39 AM
I am a fan of the shoplights! I posted earlier about how much a like the $18 48" shoplights i got!
Star_Rider
10-02-2008, 2:40 PM
http://www.aquatraders.com/power-compact-lighting.aspx
at aqua traders.
i do believe these were the ones that were not ul listed.
they also have t5 t6 lights
btw when it came to cheap lights i went the shop light route
IsaacMTSU
10-02-2008, 3:23 PM
I was looking at those when I was trying to get some lights, I didnt know they weren't UL listed, I would have bought them...sounds like a great deal on the 48"
aquaholic
10-02-2008, 8:13 PM
ok I lost you threre is the aquatrader light better the the ebay one or worse??
sorry little confused.
DeeSeven
10-02-2008, 11:18 PM
just remember you get exactly what you pay for..I wouldn't trust aquatraders at all...theres all kinds of horror stories out there with them....plus odessea is just garbage..if moneys tight then serious save cause your going to waste money in the end getting what you should have gotten the first time around just my 3 cents
DeeSeven
10-02-2008, 11:24 PM
and home depot lights have the lift expediency of 4 months!! cheaper isn't better
aquaholic
10-03-2008, 12:16 AM
ok then what kind of light should I get If I dont buy home depo or odessey??? whats the next option??? I can probably spent up to 300$
and home depot lights have the lift expediency of 4 months!! cheaper isn't better
You sure about that, I have shoplights in my garage that have been there for 2 decades, and also some above tanks that have been around for atleast 5 year+. Plus if they do die in 4months, take it back or spend another $10.
ryzilla
10-03-2008, 11:23 AM
I made the mistake of buying an odyysea. Jebo and odysea are one in the same. If you have roughly $300 there are many lights you can buy that are not made in such a crappy way like Jebo or Odysea. Stay away from those brands. What size tank are you lighting? What is your objective of your tank?
aquaholic
10-03-2008, 3:09 PM
210g and I just want to grow low light plants like java fern and valls and some anubia's
Star_Rider
10-03-2008, 3:13 PM
and home depot lights have the lift expediency of 4 months!! cheaper isn't better
where do you get that figure?
even so the ballasts can be replaced..that is what usually goes bad with these.
Just Prince
10-03-2008, 3:13 PM
just remember you get exactly what you pay for..I wouldn't trust aquatraders at all...theres all kinds of horror stories out there with them....plus odessea is just garbage..if moneys tight then serious save cause your going to waste money in the end getting what you should have gotten the first time around just my 3 cents
All of the Horror stories I have read are from 2005 and 2006. HAven't heard of any serious problems with the current lights. I am looking into their T5 and T-6 fixtures. When my money is right I may give them a try. Does anybody have any recent reviews of the lights?
dixienut
10-03-2008, 3:24 PM
this is the light i bought a few months ago this exact one and from this exact seller, great light and great seller,.. no problems
and the extra moon lights rock..
http://cgi.ebay.com/AQUARIUM-LIGHT-36-REEF-ODYSSEA-192WT-POWER-COMPACT_W0QQitemZ270282621876QQihZ017QQcategoryZ46 314QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
aquaholic
10-03-2008, 4:44 PM
Dixienut how are the plants doing with the light???
dixienut
10-03-2008, 5:02 PM
Dixienut how are the plants doing with the light???
well this one is on a salt water tank but they are doing great, i have others one different tanks tho good light for the money,..
this link is to a thread that has pic of the plants in the salt water tank.. page 2
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=162854&page=2
also if you buy from this guy go to his store and try to find what you need that is in auction style first and see what they bring i got mine a lot cheaper than what is listed here,.. they buy it now/ and auction them both some times they get more than buy it now some times less,.. i haven't had anything bad with them,..
DeeSeven
10-03-2008, 6:10 PM
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/lights/msg0714154119250.html
I'd post another one but its an illegal growing forum (use your imagination) just google up "Home Depot T8"..
you can use 2 36″ fluorescent lights I believe the bulbs are 30-40 watts so thats like 130-160 total watts which is 1.4 watts per gal you can also get a dual strip for more watts OR you can get into T5 lighting just know that a 36 inch strip runs about 225 and up.
Mgamer20o0
10-03-2008, 6:24 PM
check out ho t5 set ups or ahsupply.com cf set ups. shop lights do take up a lot of space they are not as efficient as the others.
IsaacMTSU
10-03-2008, 7:20 PM
I saw some t5 coralife fixtures that were SUPER small profile! They looked amazing on the tank!
brentling
10-04-2008, 2:16 AM
This is the most interesting/cheap light I have found. I am just about to pull the trigger. This will be for a 125 gallon high light CO2 planted tank: http://www.fishneedit.com/t5ho-6ft--8lamps-light568.html
aquaholic
10-04-2008, 2:23 AM
does look really good, one question is that it dont say anything about cooling fans???
aquaholic
10-04-2008, 2:24 AM
I walked into a petstore to by a couple t8 bulbs and they have like 10 diffrent kind and most say for planted tanks???? whats a good choice????
does look really good, one question is that it dont say anything about cooling fans???
T5 run really cool as is, so its not really needed especially being lifted a couple of inches above the tank.
I walked into a petstore to by a couple t8 bulbs and they have like 10 diffrent kind and most say for planted tanks???? whats a good choice????
I buy my T8 bulbs from home depot or lowes.
aquaholic
10-04-2008, 4:09 AM
ok last question does anyone know where I can get a reflector? I wanna try building a top with a light for my 30g like the one on ahsupply.com. Thanks again tons of great info, now I just cant make up my mind either http://www.fishneedit.com/t5ho-6ft--8lamps-light568.html like brentling suggested or a build it yourself from ahsupply.com I just always like to make sure i get the right thing the first time. :)
thanks again
The AHsupply kits come with a reflector, which is one of their strongest selling points, as it is a really good unit.
john_auberry
10-18-2008, 11:06 PM
I can show you my old insurance claim form where it caught on fire and just 2500$ in damage to my house. Odessye is the old jebo company. They changed the name to escape lawsuits a while back.
fishdude92
10-19-2008, 5:57 PM
shop lights, cheap and simple yet effective
just use those plant and daylight blubs at walmart