Odyssea 4x39 watt ho t5

Newreefer151 · 02/02/2011, 01:06 AM

Only four months into the hobby and I was looking for an explanation between individual reflectors on a light and a full hoof reflector. The light I have which is stated as the thread topic has a full hoof reflector which wraps around all four bulbs, so I was wondering how well that compares to individual reflectors. Appreciate any advice.

dublo8 · 02/02/2011, 02:55 AM

Individual reflectors will typically reflect 95% or more of that individual bulbs light into the tank. Where a single reflector may seem ok, it's not reflecting all of that light in the intended direction. Think about a car headlight. Then think about that same headlight without the reflector housing..

chull13 · 02/02/2011, 06:49 AM

I don't know if you are looking for a scientific answer but I can assure that individual reflectors will reflect much more light. I switched from a fixture with a single reflector to an individual reflector retrofit and bleached all my SPS without changing the bulbs.

Ohiomom · 02/02/2011, 06:56 AM

To a degree though it is all relative to what type of corals/clams you would like to keep. My light has a single reflector like yours and I have kept all types of corals and clams but have not tried the highest light demanding corals. I have had no issues even with crocea clams.

chimmike · 02/02/2011, 07:49 AM

The old adage "you get what you pay for" applies here.

Felixc395 · 02/02/2011, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chimmike

The old adage "you get what you pay for" applies here.

+1

Individual reflectors will be much better.

Newreefer151 · 02/02/2011, 10:03 AM

What brand would you recommend that's not too much but come with individual reflectors?

zhewitt04 · 02/02/2011, 10:09 AM

Not anything Aquatrader is what I recommend. Maybe someone can help me out but i heard none of there stuff is UL approved therefore if it casues a fire your insurance will nto cover it. Odyssea is a aquatrader brand if I am not mistaken.

chimmike · 02/02/2011, 10:41 AM

tek fixtures are decent.

bluezx636 · 02/02/2011, 11:45 AM

From what I have read ATI is the best

02/02/2011, 01:06 AM	#1
Newreefer151 Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Citrus Heights Posts: 159	Odyssea 4x39 watt ho t5 Only four months into the hobby and I was looking for an explanation between individual reflectors on a light and a full hoof reflector. The light I have which is stated as the thread topic has a full hoof reflector which wraps around all four bulbs, so I was wondering how well that compares to individual reflectors. Appreciate any advice.

02/02/2011, 02:55 AM	#2
dublo8 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morgan Hill, Ca Posts: 3,225	Individual reflectors will typically reflect 95% or more of that individual bulbs light into the tank. Where a single reflector may seem ok, it's not reflecting all of that light in the intended direction. Think about a car headlight. Then think about that same headlight without the reflector housing.. __________________ 10g IM fusion. Zoa and SPS dominant, Apex monitored, Ai Prime, MP10, sicce return.

02/02/2011, 06:56 AM	#4
Ohiomom Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,586	To a degree though it is all relative to what type of corals/clams you would like to keep. My light has a single reflector like yours and I have kept all types of corals and clams but have not tried the highest light demanding corals. I have had no issues even with crocea clams. __________________ .....Sandra “Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.” Current Tank Info: 75 galllon reef, T5HO love em!

02/02/2011, 07:49 AM	#5
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	The old adage "you get what you pay for" applies here. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

02/02/2011, 10:41 AM	#9
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	tek fixtures are decent. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

02/02/2011, 06:49 AM	#3
chull13 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 60	I don't know if you are looking for a scientific answer but I can assure that individual reflectors will reflect much more light. I switched from a fixture with a single reflector to an individual reflector retrofit and bleached all my SPS without changing the bulbs.

02/02/2011, 10:03 AM	#7
Newreefer151 Registered Member. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Citrus Heights Posts: 159	What brand would you recommend that's not too much but come with individual reflectors?

02/02/2011, 10:09 AM	#8
zhewitt04 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 764	Not anything Aquatrader is what I recommend. Maybe someone can help me out but i heard none of there stuff is UL approved therefore if it casues a fire your insurance will nto cover it. Odyssea is a aquatrader brand if I am not mistaken.

02/02/2011, 11:45 AM	#10
bluezx636 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NY Posts: 138	From what I have read ATI is the best

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