Newbie here, about to change lights. need advice

TOURKID · 04/16/2006, 11:24 AM

Happy easter

Hoping for some advice here.

I have a 45 Gallon bow front tank. Made by odysea. Ive already mod'ed the tank a bit, ripping off the back and replaceing the factory filter/pump

The lights it came with..

Two blue bulbs connected and two white bulbs. white bulbs read 65 watt daylight 12000K
The blue ones dont say anything.

The bulbs are now 6 months old, and today I noticed one of the fans stopped working.

The only place I see odysee lights are at aquatraders.com
and Im not sure what ones to buy, and if this broken fan is an issue.

Decided I could probley Replace the WHOLE top. get what tho? more pc's, T5, Mh, moneys no problem, but need the right thing for the size of my tank, heat issues etc... and like it says, Im a newbie and I dont know what to get

In the tank.... polyps, mushrooms, zoos, 1 anemone bta, 1 maroon clown, hermits and snails

hope u can help? Ill be reading everything I can absorb on this forum in the meantime

heres a pic of the top on there now

BLockamon · 04/16/2006, 02:51 PM

I assume that tank is about 36" wide. If so, I'd recommend a 36" 4-bulb Tek Light Hood:

http://www.reefgeek.com/products/cat...ng/104188.html

A little expensive w/ the hood, feet, acrylic shield, and bulbs, but it is supposed to be a nice fixture. You should be able to keep anything you want under it.

For the bulb combination, I'd start with 1 daylight, 1 aquablue, 2 blue+. The fixture comes with 2 daylight, but the rest have to be ordered separately.

TOURKID · 04/16/2006, 03:09 PM

ok interesting. i dident know if 4 t -5 lights would be to much light for it.... I have an 8 bulb sunlight suppy t-5 that a friend gave me. it has a switch for 4 bulbs or 8. ita a little bulky, but free. i could just use 4 of the bulbs...... course.. i think its a foot longer than my tank lol

ill hafta think about this one

vishboy · 04/16/2006, 04:32 PM

I would stay away from PCs. Most SPS won't survive under them, and you won't be able to get a clam.

sales weasel · 04/16/2006, 04:53 PM

That's probably a TEK system your friend gave you. You can also buy pc replacements that I think will work in the Odyssea fixture. Look at hellolights.com or drfostersmith.com Check the individual length and the pin configuration (straight or square) See this link:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...?N=2004+113346

I decided to go with T5. I have a brand new MH setup I didn't use. I'm now waiting on my T5s to arrive.

Quote:

Originally posted by TOURKID
ok interesting. i dident know if 4 t -5 lights would be to much light for it.... I have an 8 bulb sunlight suppy t-5 that a friend gave me. it has a switch for 4 bulbs or 8. ita a little bulky, but free. i could just use 4 of the bulbs...... course.. i think its a foot longer than my tank lol

ill hafta think about this one

TOURKID · 04/16/2006, 06:01 PM

i found the replacment bulbs at aquatraders for about 14 bucks, and the replacement fan for ten... i feel like i would be supporting a HORRIBLEY cheepo companey that i wish i wouldent have to begin with.

I could sell my 8 bulb tek light for a four bulb maybe....

vishboy.. you have a point. im into softies.. except.. clams have been teaseing me as of lately

04/16/2006, 11:24 AM	#1
TOURKID Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vegas baby, Vegas Posts: 4,371	Newbie here, about to change lights. need advice Happy easter Hoping for some advice here. I have a 45 Gallon bow front tank. Made by odysea. Ive already mod'ed the tank a bit, ripping off the back and replaceing the factory filter/pump The lights it came with.. Two blue bulbs connected and two white bulbs. white bulbs read 65 watt daylight 12000K The blue ones dont say anything. The bulbs are now 6 months old, and today I noticed one of the fans stopped working. The only place I see odysee lights are at aquatraders.com and Im not sure what ones to buy, and if this broken fan is an issue. Decided I could probley Replace the WHOLE top. get what tho? more pc's, T5, Mh, moneys no problem, but need the right thing for the size of my tank, heat issues etc... and like it says, Im a newbie and I dont know what to get In the tank.... polyps, mushrooms, zoos, 1 anemone bta, 1 maroon clown, hermits and snails hope u can help? Ill be reading everything I can absorb on this forum in the meantime heres a pic of the top on there now

04/16/2006, 03:09 PM	#3
TOURKID Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vegas baby, Vegas Posts: 4,371	ok interesting. i dident know if 4 t -5 lights would be to much light for it.... I have an 8 bulb sunlight suppy t-5 that a friend gave me. it has a switch for 4 bulbs or 8. ita a little bulky, but free. i could just use 4 of the bulbs...... course.. i think its a foot longer than my tank lol ill hafta think about this one __________________ RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible Current Tank Info: nada

04/16/2006, 06:01 PM	#6
TOURKID Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vegas baby, Vegas Posts: 4,371	i found the replacment bulbs at aquatraders for about 14 bucks, and the replacement fan for ten... i feel like i would be supporting a HORRIBLEY cheepo companey that i wish i wouldent have to begin with. I could sell my 8 bulb tek light for a four bulb maybe.... vishboy.. you have a point. im into softies.. except.. clams have been teaseing me as of lately __________________ RISK more than others think is safe CARE more than others think is wise DREAM more than others think is practical EXPECT more than others think is possible Current Tank Info: nada

04/16/2006, 02:51 PM	#2
BLockamon Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,104	I assume that tank is about 36" wide. If so, I'd recommend a 36" 4-bulb Tek Light Hood: http://www.reefgeek.com/products/cat...ng/104188.html A little expensive w/ the hood, feet, acrylic shield, and bulbs, but it is supposed to be a nice fixture. You should be able to keep anything you want under it. For the bulb combination, I'd start with 1 daylight, 1 aquablue, 2 blue+. The fixture comes with 2 daylight, but the rest have to be ordered separately.

04/16/2006, 04:32 PM	#4
vishboy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: MO Posts: 676	I would stay away from PCs. Most SPS won't survive under them, and you won't be able to get a clam.