VHO Lighting Question

xrobbx03 · 03-19-2006, 11:43 PM

Ok i need some help maybe someone out there can help me. I been back and forth bout lights and i decided i dont wanna do metal halide because of the brace i have on my tank. I have 2 set ups in vho in mind

setup one
2x95 10,000k
2x95 12,000o
2x95 Super Actinic

What would i be able to keep under this lighting it would be 570watts of lighting.

setup two
a lil milder than the first
2x95 10,000k
2x95 Super actinic

what would i be able to keep under just those 4 bulbs equalling 380watts.

I guess my question is is that is there a big difference between the first and second. Will that first setup allow me to keep more or will they both be around the same. The second would save me about 73 dollars.

Im only looking to keep any kind of soft coral, an anenome and possibly a clam.

tkendall · 03-20-2006, 12:31 AM

How deep is your tank?

jollopee · 03-20-2006, 12:43 AM

If you dont want MH, I would suggest t5's. They can produce huge amounts of light and I am a firm believer that you can keep anything under them that you could keep under MH if you do it right. I think it will be difficult to keep any anemone under those lights that you chose.

Todd

aquarookie · 03-20-2006, 02:12 AM

I would stay away from anemones if I were you. Clams need bright light also. You would probably be OK with mushrooms, leathers, zoos. Why can't you use two MH's (one on either side of the center brace)?

xrobbx03 · 03-20-2006, 07:44 AM

that would be alot of money for two MH and i dont have that right now

The Grim Reefer · 03-21-2006, 01:28 AM

WHat are the deminsions of your tank? I am guessing 36x12x18 tall? 4 T5's would be enough for about anything you want to raise.

The 4 VHO's would be good enough for a Bulb Tipped Anemone but I don't think I'd try a clam under them. 6 VHO's might be enough for a lower light clam.

Steven Pro · 03-21-2006, 10:20 AM

What are the dimensions of this display?

03-19-2006, 11:43 PM	#1
xrobbx03 Tenant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea Posts: 51	VHO Lighting Question Ok i need some help maybe someone out there can help me. I been back and forth bout lights and i decided i dont wanna do metal halide because of the brace i have on my tank. I have 2 set ups in vho in mind setup one 2x95 10,000k 2x95 12,000o 2x95 Super Actinic What would i be able to keep under this lighting it would be 570watts of lighting. setup two a lil milder than the first 2x95 10,000k 2x95 Super actinic what would i be able to keep under just those 4 bulbs equalling 380watts. I guess my question is is that is there a big difference between the first and second. Will that first setup allow me to keep more or will they both be around the same. The second would save me about 73 dollars. Im only looking to keep any kind of soft coral, an anenome and possibly a clam. __________________ Aquarium Log Emails: burger@wit.edu xrobbybx@aol.com

03-20-2006, 12:31 AM	#2
tkendall New in Town Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flomot, Texas Posts: 4	How deep is your tank? __________________ Set up: 75G FOWLER... for now.

03-20-2006, 07:44 AM	#5
xrobbx03 Tenant Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chelsea Posts: 51	that would be alot of money for two MH and i dont have that right now __________________ Aquarium Log Emails: burger@wit.edu xrobbybx@aol.com

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03-20-2006, 12:43 AM	#3
jollopee Citizen Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 165	If you dont want MH, I would suggest t5's. They can produce huge amounts of light and I am a firm believer that you can keep anything under them that you could keep under MH if you do it right. I think it will be difficult to keep any anemone under those lights that you chose. Todd

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aquarookie Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11	I would stay away from anemones if I were you. Clams need bright light also. You would probably be OK with mushrooms, leathers, zoos. Why can't you use two MH's (one on either side of the center brace)?

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The Grim Reefer Council Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Here at the moment Posts: 267	WHat are the deminsions of your tank? I am guessing 36x12x18 tall? 4 T5's would be enough for about anything you want to raise. The 4 VHO's would be good enough for a Bulb Tipped Anemone but I don't think I'd try a clam under them. 6 VHO's might be enough for a lower light clam.

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