Are these lights any good

[bovsbaitboxes]

are these any good thanks John
AQUARIUM LIGHT 48" REEF ODYSSEA 260WT POWER COMPACT

 

[Phyl]

I wouldn't buy Power Compacts, personally. The bulbs have to be replaced frequently and when you don't it causes all sorts of undersireable results (cyano). The color spectrum really shifts. I have a PC light I'd sell you cheap if you really want to start with one. The bulbs are fairly new.

 

[saltwaterguy112]

Also depends on your budget because other lights can be pretty expensive metal halide or the vho. I just purchased 2 150 metal halide retro fit kit for just under 700 bucks. I also had a pc light and was not recommended for reef. All depends on what corals you want to keep. Good luck

 

[magic]

I wouldn't buy Power Compacts, personally. The bulbs have to be replaced frequently and when you don't it causes all sorts of undersireable results (cyano). The color spectrum really shifts. I have a PC light I'd sell you cheap if you really want to start with one. The bulbs are fairly new.

+1 The replacement cost of a pc bulbs is over 2 times the price of a T5 bulb. Do yourself a favor and look for a T5 fixture. I also have a pc fixture laying around gathering dust!

Bob