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Old 07-14-2001, 11:54 PM   #1
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Question 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?
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Old 07-15-2001, 08:57 AM   #2
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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?

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Old 07-15-2001, 09:02 AM   #3
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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.

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Old 07-15-2001, 01:11 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 07-15-2001, 11:50 PM   #5
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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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Old 07-15-2001, 11:53 PM   #6
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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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