cant decide if I should use MH or VHO

wastedincome420 · 03-15-2002, 09:03 PM

Ok I think I have been reading too much good info on the Icecaps (VHO)

wastedincome420 · 03-15-2002, 09:16 PM

opps I meant write more......

See I already have 2 Icecap 660's. And I was goiing to get a ABstarlight w/ 2 150HQI's & moon bulb in a 48" fixture(about $600

) and use the Icecaps for atinic (Between 2-4 60" bulbs)
Ok see I want to be able to keep some sps, and a couple clams along with lps,etc. My tank is 60"L x 18"w x 24"tall but I plan to have a 4-6" DSB so the depth will then be only 18-20" deep.

Do you guys think I would be OK if I just run 6 60" VHO bulbs which would give me a total of 840w

(maybe I could cram another bulb in there.

Please tell me whatcha think
mark

**golfish** · 03-16-2002, 12:06 AM

Mark,
You already have VHO's so why not put them to good use with a couple good MH's. I suggest you go with a couple PFO reflectors and two 250 watt Iwasaki's. You'll be able to mount the MH's and 4 VHO's in PFO reflectors....

You will probably be able to keep SPS and clams with just VHO's but I don't advise it. Its not the best.

bowfront · 03-16-2002, 12:30 AM

VHO works nicely to a certain degree but when you get into 6 bulb setups you have to wonder is it worth it. The answer is probably not when you are setting up a new tank. Golfish offers a good and cost effective alternative if you want to start off with enough light that you aren't contantly thinking about upgrading down the road.

03-15-2002, 09:03 PM	#1
wastedincome420 Council Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NH Posts: 270	cant decide if I should use MH or VHO Ok I think I have been reading too much good info on the Icecaps (VHO)

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03-15-2002, 09:16 PM	#2
wastedincome420 Council Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NH Posts: 270	opps I meant write more...... See I already have 2 Icecap 660's. And I was goiing to get a ABstarlight w/ 2 150HQI's & moon bulb in a 48" fixture(about $600 ) and use the Icecaps for atinic (Between 2-4 60" bulbs) Ok see I want to be able to keep some sps, and a couple clams along with lps,etc. My tank is 60"L x 18"w x 24"tall but I plan to have a 4-6" DSB so the depth will then be only 18-20" deep. Do you guys think I would be OK if I just run 6 60" VHO bulbs which would give me a total of 840w (maybe I could cram another bulb in there. Please tell me whatcha think mark

03-16-2002, 12:06 AM	#3
golfish Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Alta Loma,Ca Posts: 2,942	Mark, You already have VHO's so why not put them to good use with a couple good MH's. I suggest you go with a couple PFO reflectors and two 250 watt Iwasaki's. You'll be able to mount the MH's and 4 VHO's in PFO reflectors.... You will probably be able to keep SPS and clams with just VHO's but I don't advise it. Its not the best.

03-16-2002, 12:30 AM	#4
bowfront Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 48	VHO works nicely to a certain degree but when you get into 6 bulb setups you have to wonder is it worth it. The answer is probably not when you are setting up a new tank. Golfish offers a good and cost effective alternative if you want to start off with enough light that you aren't contantly thinking about upgrading down the road.

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