JBJ Vipers: User reviews
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DragonFish
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Maybe not $250, but they are worth $200 which is what they cost! I love mine (or I will as soon as I get my new knob)
DragonFish
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I'll do a full review after I get my knob and get at least 100 hours of burn time on the bulb.
My 150w is sitting at with the doorman in my building. Hopefully I will have time to set it up tonight on my 24g NC (even though that is not the tank it is meant for, but a good temporary home).
On another note, I was told by Jason @ PA that the faulty knob on the 150w was only on a few of the first lamps that were shipped mainly to the West Coast sellers.
On another note, I was told by Jason @ PA that the faulty knob on the 150w was only on a few of the first lamps that were shipped mainly to the West Coast sellers.
Newreeflady
New member
haha! Can't wait to see it on the 5g, Art! 
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slowhand383
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Mine arrived thursday. I got the 150watt for my 12gal and good God is it bright. Its only been running for an hour but I think its gonna work out pretty good. Before with the hood on, my tank ran at about 84F. To combat the heat of the 150 watts I placed a desk fan blowing on the top of the water. Since the viper has been on the tank, the temp has already dropped to 80. I think this lamp is great. I've been trying for ever to drop the temp in my nano and all I needed to do was remove the hood and triple my wattage. I couldnt ask for anything more. It clamps on perfectly to the back of the JBJ I have, drops tank temp, and it looks astheticly pleasing. Mine came with the metal knob already attached. As far as colour goes, nanocustoms had the option to upgrade to a Phoenix 14k so I went for it. The colour is beautiful!! Already the corols glow more than with the stock lights, I have shimmer lines now, and the blue hue is perfect for my taste. I cant wait for the bulb to burn in. The only down fall I can think of is how much brighter my whole room is now. I dont know how bright the 70w is but for the 150 you need sunglasses.
Newreeflady
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I thought that would be the case with the 150w. That's kind of why I opted for the 70w because I didn't want it to be too bright. The 70w is pretty bright, but you definitely don't need sunglasses for it
What is the stock bulb, btw (that's what i've got.) I've heard good things about the Phoenix, the stock bulb is also nice
The shimmer lines are truly stunning with halide, it sure is a difference from tube light.
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What is the stock bulb, btw (that's what i've got.) I've heard good things about the Phoenix, the stock bulb is also nice
The shimmer lines are truly stunning with halide, it sure is a difference from tube light.
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DragonFish
Unregistered Member
The stock bulb is also a 14K.
DragonFish
Unregistered Member
Here's the 150W over my 33 Oceanic cube. Its still not fully burned in but I imagine the color is pretty close.
Newreeflady
New member
Yes, I know that. I meant the brand, is is jbj?
thx,
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DragonFish
Unregistered Member
As far as I know JBJ just re-brands other bulbs, probably chinese.
slowhand383
New member
So far the Phoenix is pretty blue for only 2 days running. The me the JBJ 14k seems too white for my taste. If your in to the blue look as I am then go with the Phoenix. The room was pretty bright from the 150watt but then it dawned on me to just adjust the light. I did that and now its not that bad at all. I had it really high up and its closer now. I love this light!! I came home from work today and the temp was at 78F, five degrees cooler than its ever been.
Newreeflady
New member
I already have the lamp, i'm not into the blue look really, I actually LOVE the color of the stock bulb. It has just a little bit of blue, but is still very bright.... I was just curious what brand it was so I could purchase the next the same.
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Kinetic
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if you email support@jbjlighting.com they will be very helpful. they usually respond within a couple hours during business times =)
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