Rjohn Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I found this light on Ebay and I would like yall's opinions. I have an 80 gallon bowfront. Go to Ebay and in the search box type in: 500w 48" halide Tell me what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Wo, that is really cheap! Which makes me really suspicious The first thing that seems really iffy is the mention of a single cooling fan. These things get hot... I paid $400 for a 300W fixture from Dr.F&S. Maybe someone else has experience with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnoburns Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) It looks like all the ones on ebay using the search parameters are made by Odyssea. I don't have any experience with this brand. I think someone was selling some lights by this brand a few weeks ago. Edited April 7, 2009 by austinaquaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I think that the fellow selling this really means that 'All Sales Final" bit - meaning not even a no-DOA guarantee. You totally risk loosing $200 plus shipping on this. I thought about buying one and contacted the seller - he was really arrogant about not providing even a DOA guarantee. And if you read through the feedback, there are at least 17 people who are unhappy with him over the past year, and a LOT of the positive feedback looks like it came from the same group of non-English speaking people. Lastly, these turn out to be the "Odyysea" lights, which are knockoffs of Coralights, I think. (YMMV...) When you get a well made unit, they are alright, though apparently known for problems with fans and less than stellar quality bulbs that peak just a bit lower than they really should. But - you run the risk of getting a piss poor one, or one that was mishandled, and again, you have no recourse with the seller. If you do decide to buy it, please do pay for it with a credit card through PayPal - at least that way, you might stand a chance of getting your money back if the thing is a true turkey. Caveat emptor! is the watchword here. -Paul P.S. I much prefer caveat venditor myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjohn Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks everyone. I think I'll give it a pass. It was so tempting tho for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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