Review of the Odyssea HQI DE 2x250 W+4xT5+6x2 LED fixture

[RuGlu6]

The 2x250 fixture itself.

http://www.aquatraders.com/36-Metal-Halide-HQI-T5-Aquarium-Light-p/54265.htm

Just snapped some pics of the new light. Will post my comments few month later.
I wonder if anyone knows if these Odeysea ballasts look anything like IceCap HQI ballast looks inside?
HQI ballast
thats how it looks from the outside.

http://www.aquatraders.com/PhotoGallery.asp?ProductCode=54265&PhotoNumber=6


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Odyssea T5 Ballast
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T5 ballast connector

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T5 ballast fuse
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6 Cords !

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LED "ON"
honestly 6x2 LED's are way too much for night time and nothing for a day time when the rest of the lights are on. one LED on each side would be enough. I will disconnect 4 of them and keep as spares.

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Fixture is pretty slick only 3"
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DE reflector
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LED units
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T5's are protected by end caps and also an acrylic shield
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getting to the bulbs is PITA but once you ve done it its ok.

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[FishyFishy!]

Quality looks like its gone up thats for sure. I find when you replace the crappy Odyssea bulbs their fixtures aren't that bad at all.

[Bblinks]

Looking good, quality has definitely gone up.

[Cugio]

Hey RuGlu6, can you post a pic of your tank with all the lights on? I want to see what the stock lights look like in terms of coloration. Thanks

[RuGlu6]

Hey RuGlu6, can you post a pic of your tank with all the lights on? I want to see what the stock lights look like in terms of coloration. Thanks
Ok will do.
The interesting thing is that at first the color was looking too yellow at least to me. The bulbs are stock Odyssea 15K. However now after what about 3 weeks the color changed to a more crisp white, almost with the blue hint ! I was planning to buy 20K bulbs from Odyssea because i did not like their 15K color but they did not have any 250W bulbs in stock so i waited and now it looks like i may even keep these 15K Odyssea bulbs.

[RuGlu6]

OK here are the shots of a tank with the stock 15K bulbs
Like i said after 3 weeks color changed from yellow -ish to white.
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[Cugio]

Wow thank you for the pictures.

That looks like a custom canopy that you made for the tank. Can you share more info on it? 760 watts generates a lot of heat so are you directing the hot air out? Do the fans within the fixture work normally as intended within that canopy?

I can't really from that one image of the T5 lights, but are the reflectors just one U shape around both T5HO bulbs? Based on your pictures, it doesn't look like they are supplement any actinic. But then it also doesn't look like you have them turned on.

[msjboy]

Just curious, how much was shipping and then duty/brokerage and HST on the light to Canada? Thanx. I saw that their 24" versions is around $169 w/ free shipping if in USA.

msjboy

[RuGlu6]

Wow thank you for the pictures.

That looks like a custom canopy that you made for the tank. Can you share more info on it? 760 watts generates a lot of heat so are you directing the hot air out? Do the fans within the fixture work normally as intended within that canopy?

I can't really from that one image of the T5 lights, but are the reflectors just one U shape around both T5HO bulbs? Based on your pictures, it doesn't look like they are supplement any actinic. But then it also doesn't look like you have them turned on.

Sorry its not a custom canopy its just a panel to block the light from spilling in to the room, i should have taken it down.
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yes it generates heat, my tank was 27 C with 6xTEK T5 and now its 30C. However with 2 skimmers my ORP is constant 450. So corals and fish are ok, in tropics temp goes up to 33-36C and no problems as long as O2 content is high.
Actinics are "ON" and yes they are one reflector per two bulbs. You are right it looks like they are off but they are actually on.
Both fans do work and they redirect a lot of heat up away from the fixture. Fans are silent. (for now) already have dust on them.

[RuGlu6]

Just curious, how much was shipping and then duty/brokerage and HST on the light to Canada? Thanx. I saw that their 24" versions is around $169 w/ free shipping if in USA.

msjboy

Shipping was free to H street postal office in Blaine WA and it was $269 USD +PayPal fees ($2.50?) so i paid like $273~ total.
I don't know how much it will be if you ship it here. i think if you plug in your address it will tel you, but for the duty/brokerage i don't know.

[RuGlu6]

Just an update.
I think i will be switching to 14K Pheinix DE bulbs.
It has been two month almost, i gave it a try but still OEM 15K is too white and have some small SPS frag bleached. reduced MH DE photoperioud down to 6 hrs.
Other that that the fixture is fantastic. as advertised.

[Foxface]

Just an update.
I think i will be switching to 14K Pheinix DE bulbs.
It has been two month almost, i gave it a try but still OEM 15K is too white and have some small SPS frag bleached. reduced MH DE photoperioud down to 6 hrs.
Other that that the fixture is fantastic. as advertised.

I'm thinking of ordering these lights. Did switching to the pheinix bulb make a difference. And are you still happy with these lights?
Thanks.

[cuz]

I have 2 of these fixtures, in the last year I've replaced..

-all bulbs T5 and Mh
- all ballasts T5 and MH
-Leds quit but not worth replacing

Doesn't leave you with much left besides sub par reflectors. After the cost of replacing all 4 MH ballasts and the 2 T5 ballasts I could have easily bought a quality fixture..

[RuGlu6]

I'm thinking of ordering these lights. Did switching to the pheinix bulb make a difference. And are you still happy with these lights?
Thanks.

Switching did make a difference in color, but that is personal choice.
I like this fixture so far (8 month) no issues. But i think its a bit too much light for my corals. Thinking about getting the same one but with 2x150W.
No issues at all everithng works fine.
Note:As you can see at the begining of this thread I did take apart all ballasts and checked all the wiring. Had to tighten some loose connections, and did one very basic soldering conection repair. Maybe that is why my ballasts are still working LOL.

[FMMreefer]

This brand is the only one I have used for years now. I have never had any issue with the fixtures, bulbs or ballasts and is wayyyy cheaper than other brands. I do recommend this brand.

[RuGlu6]

I also got Fresh Water LED from them very happy.
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=82467&highlight=led+cube