VHO Lighting

xrobbx03 · 02-15-2006, 02:11 PM

Ok well i am going to be building my own canopy. Currently i have a ARO VHO ballast with 2 24inch 75w bubls 1 actnic and 1 10k retrofitted in a stock hood.
I also have 2 NO ballasts lying around.
This is what i was planning on doing. Getting another VHO ballast and 4 36inch VHO bulbs from URI. 2 super blue actnics and 2 aquasun 10k. For the additional NO bulbs i was thinking of adding maybe 2 6,500k bulbs.
Also would a reflector make the lights work better?
Any suggestions I would appreciate. Metal Halide is something i really dont want to use. What would i be able to keep under that set up?
What would the best possible setup be for 4 VHO bulbs and 2 NO bulbs?

***Reefland*** · 02-15-2006, 03:55 PM

I think your on a good track and would be able to keep most any coral with the exception of Acropora's. I would also exclude clams.

As for your options, adding the NO lights aren't going to do anything for you, so don't bother. Get the 4 VHO's burning and you'll be in good shape.

Steven Pro · 02-16-2006, 06:49 PM

What size tank is this for?

***Reefland*** · 02-16-2006, 07:22 PM

Steven,

I think it is for this 38 gallon:
http://www.reefland.com/myaqlog/public.php?userid=7289

**charlie** · 02-16-2006, 08:06 PM

The 4 VHO should be good for a 38, unless you really want to get into acros and clams. Then you are probably going to have to take the plunge.

02-15-2006, 02:11 PM	#1
xrobbx03 Tenant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea Posts: 51	VHO Lighting Ok well i am going to be building my own canopy. Currently i have a ARO VHO ballast with 2 24inch 75w bubls 1 actnic and 1 10k retrofitted in a stock hood. I also have 2 NO ballasts lying around. This is what i was planning on doing. Getting another VHO ballast and 4 36inch VHO bulbs from URI. 2 super blue actnics and 2 aquasun 10k. For the additional NO bulbs i was thinking of adding maybe 2 6,500k bulbs. Also would a reflector make the lights work better? Any suggestions I would appreciate. Metal Halide is something i really dont want to use. What would i be able to keep under that set up? What would the best possible setup be for 4 VHO bulbs and 2 NO bulbs? __________________ Aquarium Log Emails: burger@wit.edu xrobbybx@aol.com

02-15-2006, 03:55 PM	#2
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,026	I think your on a good track and would be able to keep most any coral with the exception of Acropora's. I would also exclude clams. As for your options, adding the NO lights aren't going to do anything for you, so don't bother. Get the 4 VHO's burning and you'll be in good shape. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

02-16-2006, 07:22 PM	#4
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,026	Steven, I think it is for this 38 gallon: http://www.reefland.com/myaqlog/public.php?userid=7289 __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

02-16-2006, 08:06 PM	#5
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,664	The 4 VHO should be good for a 38, unless you really want to get into acros and clams. Then you are probably going to have to take the plunge. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

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02-16-2006, 06:49 PM	#3
Steven Pro Mayor Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 672	What size tank is this for?

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