Jebo lighting
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kdfrosty
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I currently have the 4x55w PC fixture. Not worth a damn. I had to secure wires when the fixture arrived to make it work. The actinics aren't true 03 actinics and the 10K bulbs suck.
I just got a canopy so I am going to take this fixture apart, and use the ballast and sockets to retrofit the canopy. Then I plan on adding a 175w MH retrokit. Should work nicely.
The bulbs that come with the Jebo fixture are 21", and is kind of a tight fit. Standard bulbs are 22", so I'm not sure that they'll even work in the fixture. Doesnt matter much if you take the whole thing apart though.
Like I said, I have the 4x55w fixture. It's been replaced by "Jebo Odyssea 4x65w" fixture. Still using the same crappy 21" bulbs though. I have recently seen the old 4x55w fixture for sale on the popular auction site for around $60 new.
I just got a canopy so I am going to take this fixture apart, and use the ballast and sockets to retrofit the canopy. Then I plan on adding a 175w MH retrokit. Should work nicely.
The bulbs that come with the Jebo fixture are 21", and is kind of a tight fit. Standard bulbs are 22", so I'm not sure that they'll even work in the fixture. Doesnt matter much if you take the whole thing apart though.
Like I said, I have the 4x55w fixture. It's been replaced by "Jebo Odyssea 4x65w" fixture. Still using the same crappy 21" bulbs though. I have recently seen the old 4x55w fixture for sale on the popular auction site for around $60 new.
hot883
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Originally Posted by KDFrosty
I currently have the 4x55w PC fixture. Not worth a damn. I had to secure wires when the fixture arrived to make it work. The actinics aren't true 03 actinics and the 10K bulbs suck.
I just got a canopy so I am going to take this fixture apart, and use the ballast and sockets to retrofit the canopy. Then I plan on adding a 175w MH retrokit. Should work nicely.
The bulbs that come with the Jebo fixture are 21", and is kind of a tight fit. Standard bulbs are 22", so I'm not sure that they'll even work in the fixture. Doesnt matter much if you take the whole thing apart though.
Like I said, I have the 4x55w fixture. It's been replaced by "Jebo Odyssea 4x65w" fixture. Still using the same crappy 21" bulbs though. I have recently seen the old 4x55w fixture for sale on the popular auction site for around $60 new.
KD, how do you like the 4x65's? I have a 55 gal. is that enough, I guess that would depend on what I wanted huh! What can I have with that 260w of PC? Thanks
I currently have the 4x55w PC fixture. Not worth a damn. I had to secure wires when the fixture arrived to make it work. The actinics aren't true 03 actinics and the 10K bulbs suck.
I just got a canopy so I am going to take this fixture apart, and use the ballast and sockets to retrofit the canopy. Then I plan on adding a 175w MH retrokit. Should work nicely.
The bulbs that come with the Jebo fixture are 21", and is kind of a tight fit. Standard bulbs are 22", so I'm not sure that they'll even work in the fixture. Doesnt matter much if you take the whole thing apart though.
Like I said, I have the 4x55w fixture. It's been replaced by "Jebo Odyssea 4x65w" fixture. Still using the same crappy 21" bulbs though. I have recently seen the old 4x55w fixture for sale on the popular auction site for around $60 new.
KD, how do you like the 4x65's? I have a 55 gal. is that enough, I guess that would depend on what I wanted huh! What can I have with that 260w of PC? Thanks
kdfrosty
Active Member
Well, that's about the equivalent of my tank now....
I have clove polyps, zoanthids, mushrooms, a colt, toadstool, and a xenia.
I would say any soft corals (leathers, zoos, shrooms), and possibly a hammer, torch, or frogspawn. Anything that requires strong lighting would be out of the question.
I have clove polyps, zoanthids, mushrooms, a colt, toadstool, and a xenia.
I would say any soft corals (leathers, zoos, shrooms), and possibly a hammer, torch, or frogspawn. Anything that requires strong lighting would be out of the question.
bret61081
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I've had the 220W since Jan and one whole set of the lights died Friday. when u try to take it apart the whole thing falls apart! I still have NO CLUE whats wrong with it...Aquid told me to try and replace teh switch...so I have to do that this week...or just bring it to an electrician to look at...either way...cheap lights!! I don't think I would get them again unless I got a really good deal on them! LOL so KDfrosty if u wanna sell urs for parts let me know!
fishieness
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i have the 2x96 PC. I have had them since april. They have served me well. The fans burnt out, but they came on suddenly one day and work now. It give me 192 watts. not a lot, but its in my 40 breeder which is only a 16 inch high tank so i can keep softies and some LPS, which to tell you the truth, was all i wanted :happy: <hee he, i love that little guy, I use him in most of my posts
pontius
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Originally Posted by moprint
Thinking about get the 48 inch t5 to add to my 48 inch 4 by 65.
don't get them from Aquariumlights from Sacremento, CA. they are by far the worst company I've ever dealt with on the auction site. I bought a MH retrofit kit from cooltouchlighting, they are VERY good. see if they have T5.
Thinking about get the 48 inch t5 to add to my 48 inch 4 by 65.
don't get them from Aquariumlights from Sacremento, CA. they are by far the worst company I've ever dealt with on the auction site. I bought a MH retrofit kit from cooltouchlighting, they are VERY good. see if they have T5.
ryan115
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I am on a limited budget right now. College student about to buy a car. But i am still squeezing money out that should go to the car to use for my tank. I just wanted to find a light that would work on my 30g tall so i could keep some anemones. The one i saw for auction was the 24" 2 x 65W with the led night lights( which i have some that i made myself anyway) the whole thing was for around $40 so i figured even if i can use it is a retro kit that it would be worth the money
kdfrosty
Active Member
Originally Posted by Ryan115
I am on a limited budget right now. College student about to buy a car. But i am still squeezing money out that should go to the car to use for my tank. I just wanted to find a light that would work on my 30g tall so i could keep some anemones. The one i saw for auction was the 24" 2 x 65W with the led night lights( which i have some that i made myself anyway) the whole thing was for around $40 so i figured even if i can use it is a retro kit that it would be worth the money
I wouldnt put anemones under that lighting though.
I am on a limited budget right now. College student about to buy a car. But i am still squeezing money out that should go to the car to use for my tank. I just wanted to find a light that would work on my 30g tall so i could keep some anemones. The one i saw for auction was the 24" 2 x 65W with the led night lights( which i have some that i made myself anyway) the whole thing was for around $40 so i figured even if i can use it is a retro kit that it would be worth the money
I wouldnt put anemones under that lighting though.
kdfrosty
Active Member
A taller tank makes it harder for light to penetrate to deeper depths, reducing the lights stregnth (PAR). Personally I wouldn't keep anemones with PC lighting at all, but if I did I would make sure that it was more than 4 wpg. IMO you probably need at least VHOs for an anemone in your tank...preferably MHs.
fishieness
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i dont think an anenomoe would be able to last very long under that lighting. Even the moderate lighting ones.
judyk
Member
I've had the Jebo 4 X 55 on my 55 gallon tank for two and half years. No problems. But, the actinic is not true. I had no problem changing the bulbs out as needed. I only have live rock, fish and an anemone (been in there for several months) in that tank. My 72 has a coralife that is a better quality light. Depending on what you want to put in the tank, and your budget, I would consider the Jebo.
