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I just threw my odyssea away this week after 2 years. I too read the reviews about them catching fire and that was enough for me. In that 2 years I probably only used the light fixture about 1 year worth (tank was disassembled) and one of the sockets for the actinics went out on it. I took it...

Well... I did hear other people talking about bulbs to swap out. A person by the name of reeffreak on another board suggested "The slimpaq bulbs don't have good as PAR as other bulb companies,mainly ATI and UV.Secondly,all blue and crisp white bulbs don't bring out the colors as well.I would...

and for the love of all that's holy, put on some sunglasses! VERY bright!

Well, got word from the supplier that they will contact the manufacturer and ship out the replacements for the damaged pieces and I should have them within 7 - 10 days. Wow, what service. And yes, I'm extremely happy with the light fixture. The only thing I would change is the odyssea had...

Actually they just sent me a reply and it sounds like they'll have the manufacturer send out the broken parts to me and I can swap them out. Shouldn't be too hard. If they were the same size I was going to have the one headed to upstate NY rerouted to PA...

well, I have to report that I did indeed get my fixture today, and it's been damaged - appears that during shipping it was dropped on a corner. nothing that will keep it from functioning (although I didn't turn it on yet - I'm acclimating the bulbs from the 15 degree temperature outside), but...

Ship date Jan 28, 2008 Estimated delivery Jan 30, 2008 w00t!

I can't complain about the shipping. I think it was only $17 for the 72".

Coral, you said that they were on the way. Did you get an email telling you that, or how do you know? And when did you order? I just want to know when to expect mine. I just ordered yesterday but it feels like it's taking forever. :) ESPECIALLY knowing that my current fixture could catch fire!

Good point Warren. The only coral I have is a sun coral, and he hides from the light anyhow. I'll start on a more gradual schedule.

So just actinic from 10 - 2, all lights from 2 - 7, actinic from 7 - 10, then darkness? I realize this is kind of a personal preference, but just wanted to see what you folks thought. I am a bit shocked that the lunars aren't necessary based upon all the fixtures that have them included, but I...

So now I guess my NEXT question is about lunars, being as this fixture doesn't have any. Necessary or not?

I thought that EXACT same thing right after I posted... I went with the Nova Extreme Pro. Bought it off of a physician. ;)

can I ask where you ordered them from without breaking any forum rules?

I've been running my tank with the top intact for really no known reason - I guess just because I had the tops I used them. It would be easier (for feeding and the such) to not have the top in place. I'm going to take the tops off today and see if I like or dislike. the evaporation can't be...

I suppose I should create a new thread or search through the olds ones about open vs. closed. Just getting lazy...

okay, I just ordered one. Next question - in the installation it says that this light needs to be above a closed tank, and on another board I heard people saying that it's okay to have it over an open tank, and just wipe off the cover. Any input on open tank vs. closed tank?

Does the tek come in 72"? I'm "all of a sudden" in need of lighting as well (I have an odyssea that one plug just went out on, and i've heard baaaaaaad stories about them - you know, catching on fire and stuff...) . Similarly, I'd like to make an informed purchase and I'd like it to be cost...