36 inch 2x96 Watt Current USA PowerCompact Orbit Fixture
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Good fixture
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BILL PORTSMITH
Great
Posted: 4/26/2010 from ELK GROVE, CA UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I have used this fixture for a few years. For the money, it really is good lighting. I like it. Compact fluorescents sometimes get a bad rap. Not true. They work well. I keep clams with this set up no problem.
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Total failure
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ARTURO PALACIOS ESTRADA
Unsatisfactory
Posted: 8/26/2009 from GUADALUPE, MEXICO
1.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
After a month the lights bacame dim, then one of the bulbs failed... After that the fan stopped working so i had to go with my old fixture again. I will not buy another current usa product again...
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Great PC fixture
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ANDREW GRANT
Great
Posted: 7/6/2009 from WINTER PARK, FL UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Easy to install, looks good on the tank.
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24" 2x65w Current USA
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rmutt
Average
Posted: 6/5/2009 from Los Angeles, CA
3.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Have had this fixture on my QT tank for nearly 2 years. Not enough light to sustain med-high light corals for very long, but plenty for everything else. Functionally adequate, except for the fact that the fan is not very quiet, and has actually gotten louder (chattering) over time. I think Current USA sells replacement fans perhaps for this very reason?
All together, OK - but expensive for what it is. For not much more you could get a decent T5 fixture with individual reflectors that would put out a LOT more light.
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great light
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DOMINIC SALAZAR
Excellent!
Posted: 3/23/2009 from FORT SUMNER, NM UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
awesome light. easy to set up and customer service is great.
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awesome!
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JOSE CHENG
Excellent!
Posted: 3/22/2009 from MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
great! i mean i have no ref. point since it is my first tank setup but from my friend's standpoint - it is a great lamp b/c of its features like separate power switches, etc. so far, i am very happy with it!
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Worth it
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JAY MATHEWS
Excellent!
Posted: 3/18/2009 from TEMPE, AZ UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I purchased this for my 125 gallon freshwater tank. It's like I have a new tank now. The lights have brought out all kinds of color in my cichlids. I agree that the fan should blow upward rather than to the side, but it's not a problem where I have my tank. They do have significant heat output, but the elevated design and fan help. Still, my tank went up 1 or 2 degrees. When I set it up, one of the moonlight LED's was not working. I called MD customer service and they shipped me a new LED to install right away, so it was no big deal. Overall, I think it's a great product and I would buy it again. I'm even thinking of getting one for my 29 gallon.
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poor ccraftmanship
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JASON
Average
Posted: 2/23/2009 from NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES
3.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Decent looking but bulky. Usually that will make it easier to change the bulbs. The craftsmanship is crap. Poor quality plastics are warped. So much for the good ole USA when it comes to making anything worthy. I think I will buy German next time.
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looks good
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chris
Excellent!
Posted: 1/29/2009 from EDMOND, OK UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
Looks good very bright
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36 inch light 2/96 Watt
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JOHN
Excellent!
Posted: 12/14/2008 from REDMOND, WA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
The 36 inch light is just right for our 40 gallon reef tank. It is bright and the fan makes little noise. 3 lunar lights give the tank a new look in a dark room. We are pleased with this light!
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