Coralife vs Orbit

Broog · #1 07/17/2006, 10:36 PM

For a 36" all in one lighting unit, would you guys suggest Coralife or Orbit.

The Coralife has a external ballast, and the Orbit has an internal ballast.

Coralife Unit

Orbit Unit

Experiences with either or?

Thanks in Advance

Dave

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Aquabucket · #2 07/17/2006, 10:38 PM

Coralife = better quality IMO. The remote ballast will cut down on heat issues as well.

AquaReeferMan · #3 07/17/2006, 11:01 PM

I have had no problems with my OO. I used to have a system with the big ballast that sits on the floor it just made everything cluttered. Now I am not saying anything bad about coralife. I just like my OO. I have mine hanging from the ceiling about 10" from the surface and I have no temp problems. Either way both systems are nice. Good Luck

ablazinob · #4 07/17/2006, 11:39 PM

I have the coralife aqualight pro I love it

compulou · #5 07/18/2006, 12:03 AM

I've had the 36" 150w MH 2x96w Outer Orbit running for the last 4 months. Been flawless up until now. Love it!!!

It's still on special @ Dr. Fosters for $399.00 I think.

ste6168 · #6 07/18/2006, 12:15 AM

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Originally posted by Broog

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Dubbin1 · #7 07/18/2006, 12:19 AM

The Orbit is a very well built unit.

dandy7200 · #8 07/18/2006, 12:27 AM

Orbit is what I chose and don't regret it. Heat is a non issue here as well. I personally don't care for the 10k bulbs that come with it but, Corallife bulbs are not likely to be any better.

Broog · #9 07/18/2006, 08:07 AM

Is the 10k bulb to yellow? or?

keinreis · #10 07/18/2006, 08:14 AM

I love my orbit!

Asuran · #11 07/18/2006, 08:23 AM

i have the aqualight pro... the 10K bulbs are a bit too yellow for my liking and i will be changing them out for 14K phoenix later on

besl · #12 07/18/2006, 08:34 AM

I have the OO and I am very pleased with it. I had a Coralife (Dual Aqualinear PC) and I was not impressed with the build quality. I believe Orbit makes a higher quality fixture - IME. I also started a poll on RC before I made my purchase on this very subject and OO was favored to CL by a wide margin - do a search on RC for this poll. BTW, MH on OO are on the yellow side - when they come due for replacement I plan on going to 14K rather than 10K and will probably use a non-Current brand such as Phoenix, Aqualine, XL, etc.

ReefNuggets · #13 07/18/2006, 08:42 AM

I rock the orbit and am very pleased. Also have not experienced any heat issues.

saltyreeftank · #14 07/18/2006, 09:08 AM

I would go with the Outer Orbit. The fixture is built to last.

Tate · #15 07/18/2006, 09:24 AM

They are both overpriced. I got the Odyssea!

*runs for cover*

geckofrog · #16 07/18/2006, 09:30 AM

I agree Tate they are over priced, sadly I own the Aqualight for my 55.

s2svetko · #17 07/18/2006, 10:36 AM

I have a orbit powercomact. I like it.

TimmyB · #18 07/18/2006, 10:44 AM

I have that same OO you are talking about. Love it.

No problem with it and had it running a few months. Abd looks great on my 58gallon.

T

facewedgie · #19 07/18/2006, 06:10 PM

oo seems like a better constructed fixture.
besides, i like how the oo is 2x96w pc actinics and 4 moon lights. the coralife is only 2x65w pc actinics with 2 moon lights. seems like a no brainer to me.