this mh light system sounds to good to be true

Vegas RN · 07/21/2006, 03:22 AM

heres the link
http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=276
just wondering if anyone has tried these and what do you think?
i think jebo is involved so it doesnt have that going for them

reefnetworth · 07/21/2006, 03:28 AM

the site, i agree. it sounds to good to be true. look in the Better Buisness Bureau for buisness accts. or the city location for a buisness liscense. (city hall, records) the bulbs alone cost more than that. and the skimmer its cheap also. REEF-ON!!!

cbashaw · 07/21/2006, 03:37 AM

I wouldn't get it because it says that it uses a 175w double ended bulb. They are the only place I know of that sells the bulbs so you will be limited on bulb options.

You can build your own for just a little more with a good bulb.

I bought a PC light fixture from them at one time and had no problems with it but I only had it for a month before upgrading to VHO's

I have heard that if something goes wrong their customer service is terrible.

iamquockie · 07/31/2006, 02:07 PM

i ordered pc bulbs and a t5 ho fixture from them. Took me about 4 days to get someone on the phone. Turns out the bulbs were delivered and the t5 fixture was back ordered. my refund came back 2 weeks later.
Lots of ppl buy that MH fixture with no problems, but when ppl do have problems it involves things catching on fire so i don't think it is worth the risk.

carlisimo1969 · 07/31/2006, 08:17 PM

If you look at the pictures of the optional bulbs, the box in the picture actually says HQI-150w. Strange... I guess 305 watts sounds more exciting that saying 280 watts...fishy.

I'm very tempted to gamble and get the 36" version for my basement frag tank...but I've got some serious 'CHEAPO CRAPPO' flags going off.

chrisstie · 07/31/2006, 08:42 PM

If you can do a search here on fire or capacitor or even the search feature over on nano-reef.com... or aquatraders.com .. do a search on that .

Yeah.. bad stuff. Husband and i are redesigning our 55 since we had bought crap lights early on and want to get the right stuff before a drop of water goes near the tank.

Check out the lights on reefgeek.com or hellolights.com

Edit: also aquatraders usually sells bulbs "Free with system" which means its their loophole to make you pay (in shipping or other means) to replace the typically broken ones you'll receive.

07/21/2006, 03:22 AM	#1
Vegas RN Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 286	this mh light system sounds to good to be true heres the link http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ROD&ProdID=276 just wondering if anyone has tried these and what do you think? i think jebo is involved so it doesnt have that going for them

07/21/2006, 03:28 AM	#2
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	the site, i agree. it sounds to good to be true. look in the Better Buisness Bureau for buisness accts. or the city location for a buisness liscense. (city hall, records) the bulbs alone cost more than that. and the skimmer its cheap also. REEF-ON!!! __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping.

07/31/2006, 08:17 PM	#5
carlisimo1969 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Green Bay Posts: 360	If you look at the pictures of the optional bulbs, the box in the picture actually says HQI-150w. Strange... I guess 305 watts sounds more exciting that saying 280 watts...fishy. I'm very tempted to gamble and get the 36" version for my basement frag tank...but I've got some serious 'CHEAPO CRAPPO' flags going off. __________________ Celebrating sunshine and you... Current Tank Info: 70g corner reef, 2-250 Pheonix 14k DE, 75g basement sump, 75g basement frag tank, Reeflo Hammerhead, OMSupersquirt, Aquaeuro 265recirc

07/31/2006, 08:42 PM	#6
chrisstie Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,727	If you can do a search here on fire or capacitor or even the search feature over on nano-reef.com... or aquatraders.com .. do a search on that . Yeah.. bad stuff. Husband and i are redesigning our 55 since we had bought crap lights early on and want to get the right stuff before a drop of water goes near the tank. Check out the lights on reefgeek.com or hellolights.com Edit: also aquatraders usually sells bulbs "Free with system" which means its their loophole to make you pay (in shipping or other means) to replace the typically broken ones you'll receive. __________________ You lookin' at my wrasse? Current Tank Info: I find it odd that there are children starving in this country and yet we euthanize millions of stray dogs and cats every year and then incinerate the bodies. Not only that, but we make it illegal to butcher the meat. -MarkS

07/21/2006, 03:37 AM	#3
cbashaw Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Urbana, MD Posts: 330	I wouldn't get it because it says that it uses a 175w double ended bulb. They are the only place I know of that sells the bulbs so you will be limited on bulb options. You can build your own for just a little more with a good bulb. I bought a PC light fixture from them at one time and had no problems with it but I only had it for a month before upgrading to VHO's I have heard that if something goes wrong their customer service is terrible.

07/31/2006, 02:07 PM	#4
iamquockie Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: dfw Posts: 276	i ordered pc bulbs and a t5 ho fixture from them. Took me about 4 days to get someone on the phone. Turns out the bulbs were delivered and the t5 fixture was back ordered. my refund came back 2 weeks later. Lots of ppl buy that MH fixture with no problems, but when ppl do have problems it involves things catching on fire so i don't think it is worth the risk.