Anyone used the new 2009 Odyssea T5 fixture

[dinesh_jay]

What do you think of the new 2009 Odyssea fixture? Thanks.


Odyssea 24" deluxe black quad (24 x 4) high output

T5 96 watt lighting fixture

[dinesh_jay]

no one ah!

[fishfanashley]

I will be getting 2 units today and will let you know what I think.

[hairyman1]

I'm interested too. The price is too good to be true. I wouldn't expect much from the ballast, but times change.

[miatawnt2b]

The odyssea flourescent ballasts are fine. It's the MH ones that are junk. The unit I bought 3 years ago was OK, but did not have individual reflectors. I'd love to see a review of this new fixture.
-J

[fishfanashley]

Well I got mine going today but changed the stock bulbs out. Although this is my first t5 unit, and I am using it along with 3 250w metal halides I am amazed at how brite it is and think it works well.

[miatawnt2b]

Pics?
Are there individual reflectors for each bulb?

-J

[an411]

I bought a 2 bulb setup made by them and I was happy with it. I mean its nothing super spectacular and I am using it to bring shows but if you are on a budget and need something I would recommend these units. the only thing that i was not a fan of is the way the legs go on to clip to the rim around the tank was kinda a pain to get that setup and fit right.

[dragon76mom]

ya i bought 2 48" for 8 t5s tor them apart and made 1 fixture they are real bright i love them previous light i had was the duel sat. power compacts t5s way better and yes great price 200 bucks 4 8 ts if u need pic will post

[miatawnt2b]

i'd love to see some good pics of the fixture

[dinesh_jay]

HI fishfanashley,
I read that the odyssea T5 24" bulb size is not standard? I know you changed the bulbs, so can you comment on this. Thanks.

[fishfanashley]

My came with standard bulbs, I ordered replacements from reefgeek. Two ati two geisman and two uv and left two originals in. The bulbs fit perfecto, very bright!!

[dragon76mom]

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1591157