PC's or t5's

Yes, the T5's are probably better, but you need to make sure you get a T5 set up w/ individual reflectors for each bulb, otherwise you lose a lot of the benefit.
 
Never owned one. I know someone who did though. He does not own it anymore. Was a few years back but they were dangerous to use. Fire hazzards Big time.
 
I have some leathers, mushrooms, frogspawn, and zoas. Nothing to interesting I was told I could keep some sps, but I have not gone that far yet. I also had a clam in my substrate for awhile. I am in the process of redoing my set-up and will post some pics soon.
 
The ballasts are weak and the fans are loud and the bulb spectrum is not accurate/consistant. If you changes bulbs and ballasts and fans (if yours are loud, some are quite) then you would hve a better light, but still would have an ordinary reflector so this is a DIY light at best and may not be better than equivalent PC lighting with Hamilton internal reflectors. Just my 2 cents.
 
my 2008 Odysse light caught on fire. lucky i was home and was able to put it out. if i were you i would stay away from them.
 
this is wat im lookin at iether the t5 or pc

Odyssea 48” 216W High Output T5 Light Fixture
HO T5 fixture combines with Lunar LED to simulate 24-hour day and night lighting. Featuring individual power cords for timer operation.



Product Specification

• Light Fixture Size: L 47.50“x W 7.25“x H 2.75“
• Total Output: 216W
• Support: 4x 54W High Output Fluorescent Bulb, 4x Dual
Bluemoon LED
• Black, Non Corrosive Powder Coated Aluminum Housing
• Individual Power Cords and On/Off Switches
• Built-In Electronic Ballast
• Built-In Cooling Fan
• Highly Polished Reflector
• Acrylic Shield
• Flipable Mounting Legs
• CE Approved
• Made in China
 
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