Opinion needed on lighting system

[Tommy Tang]

I submitted this previously to the lighting forum section with no responses and was hoping that someone in this forum may be of some assistance.

I recently upgraded to a 75 gallon tank which I plan to stock with mostly SPS. As is such, I have been looking at Metal Halide systems. I have come accross a reasonably priced one, but only 1 person I know is familiar with the brand. The brand name is Odyssea. The system is a 717w metal halide fixture & ballast system. It has 3x175 HQI; 2x96w; and 4x blue moon led. I was wondering if any one has had experience with this product.

 

[jer1198]

i would say, on a 4 foot tank, 3 lights evenly spaced apart would put 1 right over (or close) to the center support, MH's put out alot of heat, and i wouldnt want one there, all you really need are 2 175 MH's (3 would be nice, but not necessary, otherwise, the choice of lighting should be okay.
also, i dont know about odyssea, a few people i have heard said they had problems with their lights, dont know if it was manufacturers problem, or the lights not being what they expected (its been awhile since the discussion)

 

[twon8]

i don't have any experience with that fixture, but for a 75 I would go with 2x250's. You will save up front and also not having to replace three bulbs. I also would piece one together myself if there was a canopy