Is a ARO VHO ballast compatible with T5

eharrige · 11-08-2007, 08:12 PM

I bought a ARO VHO ballast from a friend and was going to use it along with a 250 w metal halide for my 55g reef. The local aquarium store said VHO was totally outdated and he highly recommened T5 because it is more efficient. After doing some research, I believe that a VHO ballast is compatible with T5, you just need to change the end caps. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this and if it is even worth making the conversion or if i should stick with the VHO

**charlie** · 11-09-2007, 08:10 AM

I can do some asking around, but I think it will work. My personal opinion is to stick with the VHO.

**Poseidon** · 11-09-2007, 09:41 AM

NOthing beats VHO actinic for color, but for PAR T5 is way better. I know ARO makes a T5 ballast, do you have a model #?

***Reefland*** · 11-09-2007, 09:53 AM

Yeah I wouldn't go as far as to say VHO is outdated. They are still a great option in my opinion.

**Ninong** · 11-11-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reefland

Yeah I wouldn't go as far as to say VHO is outdated. They are still a great option in my opinion.

They may be "great" but they probably won't be manufactured much longer.

11-08-2007, 08:12 PM	#1
eharrige New in Town Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: san diego Posts: 1	Is a ARO VHO ballast compatible with T5 I bought a ARO VHO ballast from a friend and was going to use it along with a 250 w metal halide for my 55g reef. The local aquarium store said VHO was totally outdated and he highly recommened T5 because it is more efficient. After doing some research, I believe that a VHO ballast is compatible with T5, you just need to change the end caps. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this and if it is even worth making the conversion or if i should stick with the VHO

11-09-2007, 08:10 AM	#2
charlie Keeper of Willis Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NW Montana Posts: 5,936	Re: Is a ARO VHO ballast compatible with T5 I can do some asking around, but I think it will work. My personal opinion is to stick with the VHO. __________________ 400 Gallon Reef Log Rome wasn't built in a day---neither is a reef

11-09-2007, 09:41 AM	#3
Poseidon Moderator Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 6,353	Re: Is a ARO VHO ballast compatible with T5 NOthing beats VHO actinic for color, but for PAR T5 is way better. I know ARO makes a T5 ballast, do you have a model #? __________________ Need a Photographer? Just say NO to CRABS Mike

11-09-2007, 09:53 AM	#4
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,044	Re: Is a ARO VHO ballast compatible with T5 Yeah I wouldn't go as far as to say VHO is outdated. They are still a great option in my opinion. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

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