Question on ODYSSEA Light Systems

lowell · 07-11-2008, 08:24 AM

There's an LFS selling this kind of lighting system here in the Philippines and it's quite new here.I'm interested on this:

2 feet Long Casing
2 pcs 24-watt T5 light tubes
Available in Actinic, 12000K daylight
Electronic Ballast

Anyone here ever tried using this?Also the bulbs available are only actinic and 12000K.Is 12000K applicable to planted tanks?

Thanks.

John N. · 07-11-2008, 01:51 PM

I have an Odyssea/Jebo CF combo from a few years ago still working. I know other people have problems with them burning out prematurely. I'm not sure if the same applies to the T5 lamp which you're getting.

Actinic = wasted light
12000K = fine for plant growth, but can wash out plants in terms of appearance (imagine a photo overexposed).

-John N.

lowell · 07-11-2008, 07:40 PM

Thanks John.I will just ask the retailer if they have 6500K on stock.If not,I'll just pass on this.

07-11-2008, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
lowell Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 43	Question on ODYSSEA Light Systems There's an LFS selling this kind of lighting system here in the Philippines and it's quite new here.I'm interested on this: 2 feet Long Casing 2 pcs 24-watt T5 light tubes Available in Actinic, 12000K daylight Electronic Ballast Anyone here ever tried using this?Also the bulbs available are only actinic and 12000K.Is 12000K applicable to planted tanks? Thanks.

07-11-2008, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
John N. Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,242	I have an Odyssea/Jebo CF combo from a few years ago still working. I know other people have problems with them burning out prematurely. I'm not sure if the same applies to the T5 lamp which you're getting. Actinic = wasted light 12000K = fine for plant growth, but can wash out plants in terms of appearance (imagine a photo overexposed). -John N. __________________ Welcome to AquaScaping World!

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07-11-2008, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
lowell Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 43	Thanks John.I will just ask the retailer if they have 6500K on stock.If not,I'll just pass on this.