Quality control still seems to be at issue. Some folks report fantastic results - even when they had to replace some parts they were still happy with the final cost - some folks say they got totally hosed.
One very HUGE thread (I think it has auto-split 4 or 5 times). Started with a discussion of Aqua Traders / Odyssea 4/2007. Has posts now on about any kind of lights / watts/ / ballast / reflector / diy and repair / ????.
There are occasionally newer threads on AT but most will ultiimately post a link to this thread.
I bought a light fixture from them. 150 watts x 3, plus actinics. Now, only one MH light fires. When I bought it I figured I would replace it down the road anyway. I guess I did :wink:
My recommendation would be to save your $$ and buy one off of the sale board. You can find some good deals on quality equipment.
I have the 48" fixture from AT. I bought it knowing it wasn't the best on the market, but that was really all I could afford at the time. I'm actually pretty impressed with how well my corals do under it. I plan on upgrading the ballasts and bulbs when it hits around 8 months.
If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me.
Josh
id go retro if it were me. i ordered them and was not happy so switched to retro sets. you could do a retro set up for not too much more, maybe the same if you find a good used deal.
