So, I think I want these....

dsaundry · #1 09-27-2010, 08:54 PM

They will work just fine, price is good too. I have ordered from this ebayer, have had no issues at all.

Nebthet · #2 09-27-2010, 09:04 PM

Good price... and I think it would do fine on a 75g lps and softie tank. You might be able to get some low light digis or montis to grow with it too higher up in the tank, but it doesn't have individual reflectors, so you won't get the extra oomph the other brands like ATI and Tek give with their fixtures.

Just ensure you use good par rated bulbs like ATI, Giessmann and UVL and you should be on your way. Nice score.

KPG007 · #3 09-27-2010, 09:32 PM

That exact fixture came with a 55g setup I bought about a year ago. Reflector was OK, construction was OK as well. The old saying 'You Get What You Pay For' applies here. It's an OK set up for the price and in your case, for your requirements.
I ended up replacing them after about 4 months as they were not sufficent for my SPS dominated system. My recomendation would be to keep an eye here on Canreef for a good deal on a Tek-Light fixture (or something similar). More money but definately worth it.

Joe Reefer · #4 09-27-2010, 10:00 PM

Junk, this is a prime example of "you get what you pay for"

Rbacchiega · #5 09-27-2010, 10:09 PM

just an option...still have a while yet before I buy lights for this tank, and in all reality, the deals I'm getting on the NJ reefers site are rediculous...people remember Ernie's shop before it burnt down and are wanting to help...the guy is a legend in the area, (and tattooing really)...so people seem eager to help, it's nice!

Canuckgod420 · #6 09-27-2010, 11:28 PM

I think you would get more out of a 4 bulb fixture with good individual reflectors for about the same price (including the shipping)

just my 2 cents

dsaundry · #7 09-28-2010, 12:36 AM

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Joe ReeferJunk, this is a prime example of "you get what you pay for"

So how do you qualify this statement, for a softie tank these lights will work fine. If she wants sps in her tank then I would say they wouldn't work. Have you had these lights before? If so rather than saying they are junk, establish why they are junk. Everybody was saying "Bubble Magus skimmers were junk at first too, now look what they say. You get what you pay for is an accurate statement, but if all I want is a Chevy Malibu why would I pay Cadillac prices.