Power Compact Fixtures

[JohnyBravo]

Guys,

Looking into upgrading my lighting... Any suggestions on the best Power compact fixture for the buck?

 

[bertoni]

My Hamilton units have been reliable. The only other brand I've tried was JBJ, and those fixtures didn't work well for me. I've seen the Odyssea fixtures, and wasn't very impressed.

 

[mg426]

I have used the coralife units for years with no problems. Might not be the best but I got three plus years out of them with no issues.

 

[No Worries1979]

I second that comment on the coralife fixtures. They are great! I hope to upgrade to a MH eventually. I only have PC's now, but I am supporting shrooms, zoas, a flowerpot, toadstool, kenya tree, and colts. I am very pleased with coralife!

 

[delor]

I have had a good experience with www.Hellolights.com (RC sponsor). Their retrofit was the cheapest of anywhere I could find if you don't mind doing a little wiring....

 

[sttroyiii]

Coralife here. 24", 2-65w. 3 months old now...

 

[Jeff_edge540]

I really like my Orbit fixture..

 

[Paintbug]

im happy with my coralife 4x65w PC lighting.

 

[okreef98]

My coralife aqualight fixtures are great. The only problem I have had in two + years is salt got into one of the connectors and corroded it. I cut in a new connector and works like new.

 

[sassyfishy]

Another vote for coralife fixture here. 36" 2 x 96W PC

 

[MarkD40]

I did a retrofit 6 years ago through hellolights and they were great.

 

[zeblisik]

how much is everyone spending for their coral life 96w 36" fixtures? how much do you normally spend on the bulbs? do you stick w/ coralife bulbs or....?

i just bought a 2x 55w and 2x 96w balasts on clearance from hello lights.....

 

[bigevill1]

dont buy odyssea

 

[mg426]

I think the 96 watt fixtures were around 90 $$$ a couple of years ago. Bulbs around 32 $$ on sale @ liveaquaria.

 

[fishfreak2407]

I have the 96watt quad, how often do you change the lights out running 8 hrs a day?thnx.

 

[Paintbug]

most the experts will say you have to change your bulbs every 6 months. i havent changed mine yet. i have had them going for a year now. i dont have any major algae problems. i can tell the lights are not quite as bright as they were new, but the corals are still growing. my LFS has their own brand of straight pin bulbs for $25 each.