are they good?why so cheap?

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  1. getinpora

    getinpora Coral Banded Shrimp

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    aqua traders . com and odyssea lighting and other stuff are they any good ? and is it bulk or why so cheap? please tell me if anyone reading this has delt with them . i thank you all
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I've never looked on there so I don't know what they are charging for the odyssea lighting. I will tell you that you'll need to replace the ballasts and bulbs though.
     
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    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Ive ordered from aquatraders and never had a problem.
     
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    getinpora Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i have always changed my lamp early on all new lights i've bought. so odyssea builds with junk ballasts thats way so cheap?
     
  6. jptrson

    jptrson Feather Duster

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    They do the job, just keep in mind with lighting you get what you pay for. I have them myself, but the ballast are cheap-weigh about a pound. Reflector are minimal and wiring and fittings are loosely connected. Watch for shorts! But other than that I have had great coral growth with them, even stoneys.
     
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    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Pretty much. That's my experience with them.
     
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  9. getinpora

    getinpora Coral Banded Shrimp

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    thanks for your input! any other info from you all or others want to put in i will read .thanks all. keep on reefing
     
  10. JohnFritts

    JohnFritts Peppermint Shrimp

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    I picked up a lighting system from them recently. I'm beyond happy with both the price and product.

    I look forward to using them for other items as well.

    they have a nice mh setup that I will upgrade to when I do my 150.. ;)
     
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  11. gazog

    gazog Kole Tang

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    I have 3 of their T5 lights, just bought another and have never had a problem with a single one.
    I also bought their HOB overflow which worked flawlessly while I was using it, drilled my tanks so now I have no use for it.
    As far as customer service, I had one light come with two bad bulbs and they shipped me two replacement bulbs within 5 days.
    So needless to say I will reorder from then anytime.
     
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  12. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    I was referring to the odyssea mh lighting.