Are Orbit powercompact lights worth it??

lennon

lennon

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Hi everyone. I am so excited to get my equipment. I went to the LFS today and for my 75gallon..they told me to go for the orbits..they said it was a nice spectrum light and has 4 bulbs total..with a moonlight.
It costs a whopping $420. Does this sound reasonable for those lights? and is it worth it.
ANY and all input greatly appreciated since I will be purchasing by tomorrow.
thanks everyone!!
Bella
these are them
48in 4x96 Watt CurrentUSA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture*+$20Shipping*
Item Code: CU01031
Price: $518.90
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Create the ultimate dawn to dusk effect with the pro-grade, Orbit. It packs the SunPaq Dual Daylight (10,000K & 6,700K), the Dual Actinic (460nm & 420nm) and the Lunar Light together in one sleek, fan-cooled fixture. Offering the leading technologies in one 24-hour lighting system that gives you one small step to take for a gigantic leap in performance.
Dimensions: 48" L x 11.75" W x 4.5" H
Wattage: 4 x 96W
No./Color Temp: 2-Dual Daylight/2-Dual Actinic
No. of Lunar Lights: 4
Fan: Yes
No. of Switches: 2
Configuration: G
 
lennon

lennon

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Originally Posted by fedukeford
how many watts are the lights... that seems pretty expansive for PC lighting

(2) Dual Daylight 96W and (2) Dual Actinic 96W
hope that helps.
 
lennon

lennon

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Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
oh goodness you can get that WAYYYYYYYY cheaper online with (including shipping

Please..where can I get that..or can you email me jashton5@optonline.net
They said it was pricier because it has 2 different spectrum lights or such..and they were a much better look...
thanks a bunch...
 
lennon

lennon

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Originally Posted by Lennon
Please..where can I get that..or can you email me jashton5@optonline.net
They said it was pricier because it has 2 different spectrum lights or such..and they were a much better look...
thanks a bunch...
Oh, and do I NEED ballasts for these??
 
lennon

lennon

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Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
what is your tank's length?
It is 48" by 18

I want to eventually do a reef tank..so how much lighting would I need.
They told me 4 x96..is this accurate??
thanks so much for the help!!
 
lennon

lennon

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48in 4x96 Watt CurrentUSA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture*+$20Shipping*
Item Code: CU01031
Price: $518.90
These are the lights:
Create the ultimate dawn to dusk effect with the pro-grade, Orbit. It packs the SunPaq Dual Daylight (10,000K & 6,700K), the Dual Actinic (460nm & 420nm) and the Lunar Light together in one sleek, fan-cooled fixture. Offering the leading technologies in one 24-hour lighting system that gives you one small step to take for a gigantic leap in performance.
Dimensions: 48" L x 11.75" W x 4.5" H
Wattage: 4 x 96W
No./Color Temp: 2-Dual Daylight/2-Dual Actinic
No. of Lunar Lights: 4
Fan: Yes
No. of Switches: 2
Configuration: G
 
lennon

lennon

Member
Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
how many watts was your lfs selling you?

Dimensions: 48" L x 11.75" W x 4.5" H
Wattage: 4 x 96W
No./Color Temp: 2-Dual Daylight/2-Dual Actinic
No. of Lunar Lights: 4
Fan: Yes
No. of Switches: 2
Configuration: G
 
lennon

lennon

Member
Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
i guess buy em from your lfs.
good luck!
So you think that is a good price??
I just saw a set but they are the orbit 4 x 65 watt ones. Would this be enough lighting for a 75 gallon 48" wide tank..do you think..
Thanks so much for your help.
 
lennon

lennon

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Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
IMO that is enough for softees some lps and polyps, and shrooms.

Would it be bad to leave 6 inches on each side ( and not put corals and such on the sides) and put the 36" 4x96 orbit lights instead of the 48??
Just a thought..but want to make sure with you experts first..
thanks much!!
 
celacanthr

celacanthr

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yes that would work, but you will have to do some moding because the legs will not stretch more than 1/2 inch from what they are listed as.
 
lennon

lennon

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Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
yes that would work, but you will have to do some moding because the legs will not stretch more than 1/2 inch from what they are listed as.

Sorry Celacanth..do some what?
wow, that would save me a couple of hundred if I get the 36" instead of the 48"...
I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

Bella
 
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