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05/02/2006, 07:53 AM
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I NEED MH, opinions?
so the time has come for my PC hood to go and i want a MH pendant style fixture with PC actinics. as with most reefers budget is a HUGE concern (ok so im poor). Ive found this plug-and-play setup off ( of course) ebay and was wondering if anyone can find something obviously wrong with it that im missing. i mean, it comes with a FREE POUND of (freeze dried) brine shrimp!!!! how much better could it get?!?!?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Odyssea-20-223W-...QQcmdZViewItem
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I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain He was lookin for the place called Lee Ho Fook's Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein Current Tank Info: 40 gallon reefer with some fishes |
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05/02/2006, 08:14 AM
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It looks like that seller is the same person as Aquatraders. They are selling the exact same items as Aquatraders. If that is the case, There are a lot of threads in the Feedback forum on Aquatraders and most of it is NOT good.
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George Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder |
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05/02/2006, 10:15 AM
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holy crap, thats just the stuff i was looking for. i appreciate the info and will look over these threads a little more. Like several people have said, you get what you pay for so the gamble is up to me and im not a very lucky person.......
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I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand Walking through the streets of Soho in the rain He was lookin for the place called Lee Ho Fook's Gonna get a big dish of beef chow mein Current Tank Info: 40 gallon reefer with some fishes |
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05/02/2006, 01:04 PM
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Good luck.
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George Current Tank Info: 40 Gallon Breeder |
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05/02/2006, 02:33 PM
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For my second MH setup, I chose to get quality parts, since my first setup seemed wimpy. Well worth the cost, from what I can see. This site has a lot of data on MH options:
http://www.reeflightinginfo.arvixe.com/ There's a wide range in efficiency of reflectors, bulbs, etc.
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05/02/2006, 03:26 PM
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I bought the 48" MH setup from Odyssea, last week a capacitor burned down. I hate to imagine what could have happened if my wife had not been home. Aquatraders are now shipping me a replacement capacitor so I can have a second shot at burning down my house.
I have to say although I really dislike their business that I think they might have fixed the design. But, I will not be buying another to test this. I am also sure the vast majority of people owning one of these setups are having no issues what so ever. More info on [link removed]
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You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. Current Tank Info: 270 gallon reef. Last edited by bertoni; 05/02/2006 at 09:45 PM. |
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05/02/2006, 03:31 PM
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If you have the money/time/skills then you can do something like this
I bet the bulb alone will give you a better feel of quality.....
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You can't control the wind, but you can adjust your sails. Current Tank Info: 270 gallon reef. |
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05/02/2006, 05:26 PM
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You can usually get a good deal on a used setup
I bought (2) 175w MH setups w/reflector & ballasts - used bulbs for about $60 total |
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