How well could this old Odyssea PC fixture work?

[khumquat]

So, I'm kind of toght on money and have a 125 gallon I built into my wall so it looks nice for my family room. I want to go all t5, amd am saving for the 60" ATI fixture. For now, I do have a 72" power compact fixture thst houses 6 x 55W bulbs. If I put decent bulbs in the fixture, could it maybe handle stsrting the tank up with some easier sps? Im taking the stock out of my 46 bow.

I don't want to go led. Period. I sell them at the store and cannot see a benefit to them yet. T5 still one of the best options in my opinion.

Thanks!

 

[AlexStinson]

If by putting in decent bulbs, you mean buying new ones for it, you would be much better off saving for the whole fixture. Last I checked PC's were still pricey. That said, I've grown sps under pc with no issue before, and I am sure I am not the only one.

 

[Pete polyp]

This would probably be just as cheap as replacing the bulbs

http://www.aquatraders.com/72-inch-4x80W-T5-Aquarium-Light-Digi-Timer-Fixture-p/52327.htm

It's sps capable, and would work much better than the PC.

 

[khumquat]

The ATI fixture is a 6 bulb, but I could do two of those 4 bulbers...

 

[Pete polyp]

I have this fixture in 36" and 24". I had the oddysea quad like the one I linked earlier and I'm much happier with this fixture

http://m.ebay.com/itm/351057968987?nav=SEARCH

Two of these would work also

 

[khumquat]

Who makes those? The problem I see at my store is when people buy cheap T5 lights, ballasts seem to die yearly...

 

[Pete polyp]

They're made by hung lo in China I'm sure. I'm thinking I have a 3 year ballast warranty. My 24" is 16 months into use with a long photo period. Good news is that ballast for them are like $8...

 

[FL_Reefer]

They're made by hung lo in China I'm sure. I'm thinking I have a 3 year ballast warranty. My 24" is 16 months into use with a long photo period. Good news is that ballast for them are like $8...

You said hung lo... lol

 

[Pete polyp]

You said hung lo... lol

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