VHO on 150 reef

Jaten · 07-14-2001, 11:54 PM

I know that most prefer MH/VHO combination for reef tanks, but I am going to use VHO only. I plan to install 6 VHO tubes on 2 IC 660 ballasts. What brands/types of bulbs would you recommend?

**Ninong** · 07-15-2001, 08:57 AM

Hi Jaten, welcome to Reefland!

Most people use URI VHO fluorescent lamps: http://www.uriworld.com/PRODUCTS/mlam.htm For a reef tank, most people use a combination of Super Actinic and Actinic White. Since you plan on using 6 lamps, you might want to consider a combination of Super Actinic, Actinic White and Aquasun. It's mostly a matter of personal preference.

What are the dimensions of your 150-gal tank?

Ninong

Starmstr · 07-15-2001, 09:02 AM

URI bulbs
http://www.uriworld.com/PRODUCTS/mlam.htm

I would run 3 aquasun, 2 atinic white and one actinic.

How in the world did he post before me? Darn it and those highspeed connections.

Ironreef · 07-15-2001, 01:11 PM

I would use 4 50-50 and 2 actinic. Or 3and 3. I prefer the 50-50 they have actinic also. I would only use what actinic you need to satisfy your eyes. The 50-50 are suppose to last longer. I would also change the bulbs after a year but not all at once like every 4 mo change 1-2 bulbs this will offset the cost also.

Jaten · 07-15-2001, 11:50 PM

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! Hmmmm, thinking, thinking.
BTW, Ninong, my tank is what I believe is standard for a 150.....72(L) x 24 (H) x 20 (W)

Jaten · 07-15-2001, 11:53 PM

BTW, why is the time off by about 5 hours when I post? I have correctly set my profile to U. S. Central zone.

07-14-2001, 11:54 PM	#1
Jaten New in Town Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3	VHO on 150 reef I know that most prefer MH/VHO combination for reef tanks, but I am going to use VHO only. I plan to install 6 VHO tubes on 2 IC 660 ballasts. What brands/types of bulbs would you recommend?

07-15-2001, 08:57 AM	#2
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,733	Hi Jaten, welcome to Reefland! Most people use URI VHO fluorescent lamps: http://www.uriworld.com/PRODUCTS/mlam.htm For a reef tank, most people use a combination of Super Actinic and Actinic White. Since you plan on using 6 lamps, you might want to consider a combination of Super Actinic, Actinic White and Aquasun. It's mostly a matter of personal preference. What are the dimensions of your 150-gal tank? Ninong __________________ Ninong

07-15-2001, 09:02 AM	#3
Starmstr Citizen Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 170	URI bulbs http://www.uriworld.com/PRODUCTS/mlam.htm I would run 3 aquasun, 2 atinic white and one actinic. How in the world did he post before me? Darn it and those highspeed connections. Last edited by Starmstr; 07-15-2001 at 01:39 PM.

07-15-2001, 11:53 PM	#6
Jaten New in Town Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3	time? BTW, why is the time off by about 5 hours when I post? I have correctly set my profile to U. S. Central zone.

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07-15-2001, 01:11 PM	#4
Ironreef Governor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Pacific WA Posts: 1,220	I would use 4 50-50 and 2 actinic. Or 3and 3. I prefer the 50-50 they have actinic also. I would only use what actinic you need to satisfy your eyes. The 50-50 are suppose to last longer. I would also change the bulbs after a year but not all at once like every 4 mo change 1-2 bulbs this will offset the cost also.

07-15-2001, 11:50 PM	#5
Jaten New in Town Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3	Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! Hmmmm, thinking, thinking. BTW, Ninong, my tank is what I believe is standard for a 150.....72(L) x 24 (H) x 20 (W)

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