Thoughts on catalina hood?

mitlik1 · 05/21/2006, 09:01 AM

Thoughts on this hood for catalina? Anyone have experience with their products?
ULTRA REEF HOOD POWER COMPACT + HQI - 4 X 55W + 2 X 250 HQI

Heavy duty black aluminum hood. Two switches with moisture resistant covers. Two cords. AC Fan. Thick Lexon shield to protect from splash. Comes with four 55 watt 50/50 (blue + 10000k white) bulbs and two 250 watt HQI. Comes with a German mirror polished aluminum reflector.
Power: 55W PC + 250W HQI
Color: Black
Dimensions: 48in x 12in x 3 3/4in
Here is link:
http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/prod...oducts_id=1183

mitlik1 · 05/21/2006, 02:01 PM

Anyone heard of this unit?

Ten33 · 05/21/2006, 02:30 PM

Theres a big thread on Catalina and their products. If I can find it, I will post the link. Very negative.......

JmLee · 05/21/2006, 03:52 PM

heard alot of bad things.

mitlik1 · 05/21/2006, 06:08 PM

Do you have that link? What was bad bulbs, ballast, unit?

travisurfer · 05/21/2006, 07:05 PM

tagging along. theyre bulb prices would make mh affordable for me.

mitlik1 · 05/21/2006, 08:13 PM

The bulbs are cheaper, but I was also wondering about the unit itself. I heard JEBO stuff starts on fire and didn't want this one to do the same. Any research or links for this info.?

mitlik1 · 05/22/2006, 05:05 AM

bump?

travisurfer · 05/22/2006, 05:21 AM

i have odyssea pc lights. its been 6 months no problems.

Ten33 · 05/22/2006, 05:34 AM

READ THIS....theres a couple og links in here as well...
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...lina+nightmare

travisurfer · 05/22/2006, 06:27 AM

thank you. illuming and hellolights for me.

mitlik1 · 05/22/2006, 07:33 AM

I read all the threads. So it seems that the issues are with the catalina company rather than the product? I ordered with aquatraders.com and pleased with unit so far. I just was concerned about the long term performance (ballast warranty 5 years) and any fire hazard concerns.

onefin · 05/22/2006, 09:17 AM

I have the same hood but with three 250 hqi's never had a problem, love the hood, will order from them again.

RCS · 05/22/2006, 09:49 AM

Personally, I think there's better lights out there for the money. Most of the RC Sponsors offer good deals on similar lights with brand name bulbs and ballasts. I got my triple 250w HQI setup from OceanEncounter for about $800 delivered and it's terrific.

05/21/2006, 09:01 AM	#1
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	Thoughts on catalina hood? Thoughts on this hood for catalina? Anyone have experience with their products? ULTRA REEF HOOD POWER COMPACT + HQI - 4 X 55W + 2 X 250 HQI Heavy duty black aluminum hood. Two switches with moisture resistant covers. Two cords. AC Fan. Thick Lexon shield to protect from splash. Comes with four 55 watt 50/50 (blue + 10000k white) bulbs and two 250 watt HQI. Comes with a German mirror polished aluminum reflector. Power: 55W PC + 250W HQI Color: Black Dimensions: 48in x 12in x 3 3/4in Here is link: http://www.catalinaaquarium.com/prod...oducts_id=1183

05/21/2006, 07:05 PM	#6
travisurfer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Unknown Posts: 814	tagging along. theyre bulb prices would make mh affordable for me. __________________ Travis Current Tank Info: 20H

05/22/2006, 05:21 AM	#9
travisurfer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Unknown Posts: 814	i have odyssea pc lights. its been 6 months no problems. __________________ Travis Current Tank Info: 20H

05/22/2006, 06:27 AM	#11
travisurfer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Unknown Posts: 814	thank you. illuming and hellolights for me. __________________ Travis Current Tank Info: 20H

05/22/2006, 09:17 AM	#13
onefin Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hurricane Alley Posts: 1,621	I have the same hood but with three 250 hqi's never had a problem, love the hood, will order from them again. __________________ "Click my little red house to visit my Lagoon" Current Tank Info: 125 gallon /40gallon Ecosystem

05/21/2006, 02:01 PM	#2
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	Anyone heard of this unit?

05/21/2006, 02:30 PM	#3
Ten33 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, S.E. Florida Posts: 242	Theres a big thread on Catalina and their products. If I can find it, I will post the link. Very negative.......

05/21/2006, 03:52 PM	#4
JmLee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hohensfels, Germany Posts: 1,545	heard alot of bad things.

05/21/2006, 06:08 PM	#5
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	Do you have that link? What was bad bulbs, ballast, unit?

05/21/2006, 08:13 PM	#7
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	The bulbs are cheaper, but I was also wondering about the unit itself. I heard JEBO stuff starts on fire and didn't want this one to do the same. Any research or links for this info.?

05/22/2006, 05:05 AM	#8
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	bump?

05/22/2006, 05:34 AM	#10
Ten33 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jupiter, S.E. Florida Posts: 242	READ THIS....theres a couple og links in here as well... http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...lina+nightmare

05/22/2006, 07:33 AM	#12
mitlik1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 349	I read all the threads. So it seems that the issues are with the catalina company rather than the product? I ordered with aquatraders.com and pleased with unit so far. I just was concerned about the long term performance (ballast warranty 5 years) and any fire hazard concerns.

05/22/2006, 09:49 AM	#14
RCS Moved On Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neenah, WI Posts: 2,880	Personally, I think there's better lights out there for the money. Most of the RC Sponsors offer good deals on similar lights with brand name bulbs and ballasts. I got my triple 250w HQI setup from OceanEncounter for about $800 delivered and it's terrific.