Pc or vho

chip · 05-13-2002, 03:13 AM

setting up a prop tank and was thinking of going with two 96 watt pc. Also got a suggestion about going with vhos. Heard they last longer and burn brighter. Would like to know people's experience with vhos and if they do perform better then pcs.

organicreefer · 05-13-2002, 09:01 AM

vhos look better, last longer, and are cheaper to replace.

fishguy_8 · 05-13-2002, 06:44 PM

I agree 100% that the VHO's are nicer. I had pc's on my first reef and it was nice but i much prefer my vho's. Don't skimp or you could always just get both and use the pc's for actinics. I've considered the same thing but i don't know if i will. I got a feeling my pc's will just collect dust. PC's are nice don't get me wrong but for my meens I like my vho's especially because they were a kit that was already built where as my pc's are diy and well.....never put them in a hood or anything. Good Luck

Jon

bowfront · 05-17-2002, 12:41 AM

I've used both and combo of the two on the same tank. VHO is a better deal all the way around IMO.

***Reefland*** · 05-17-2002, 05:38 PM

I didn't bother reading any of the responses only your thread title...VHO baby!

Scott Z.

reefdope · 05-28-2002, 09:02 PM

No doubt - VHO!

Elmo18 · 05-29-2002, 01:40 PM

I'm kind of late on this, but I'd go VHO. I have had two tanks one running actinic 03 blue PC and the other Actinic blue VHO and I like the VHOs better. It just seems brighter. And also, the price of the bulbs are a bit cheaper.

-Elmo

Tank · 06-01-2002, 10:15 PM

I went VHO.

05-13-2002, 03:13 AM	#1
chip Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 5	Pc or vho setting up a prop tank and was thinking of going with two 96 watt pc. Also got a suggestion about going with vhos. Heard they last longer and burn brighter. Would like to know people's experience with vhos and if they do perform better then pcs.

05-17-2002, 05:38 PM	#5
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,161	Hi chip! I didn't bother reading any of the responses only your thread title...VHO baby! Scott Z.

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05-13-2002, 09:01 AM	#2
organicreefer Governor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Northern CA Posts: 2,171	vhos look better, last longer, and are cheaper to replace.

05-13-2002, 06:44 PM	#3
fishguy_8 Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,205	I agree 100% that the VHO's are nicer. I had pc's on my first reef and it was nice but i much prefer my vho's. Don't skimp or you could always just get both and use the pc's for actinics. I've considered the same thing but i don't know if i will. I got a feeling my pc's will just collect dust. PC's are nice don't get me wrong but for my meens I like my vho's especially because they were a kit that was already built where as my pc's are diy and well.....never put them in a hood or anything. Good Luck Jon

05-17-2002, 12:41 AM	#4
bowfront Just Moved In Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 48	I've used both and combo of the two on the same tank. VHO is a better deal all the way around IMO.

05-28-2002, 09:02 PM	#6
reefdope Tenant Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 69	No doubt - VHO!

05-29-2002, 01:40 PM	#7
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	I'm kind of late on this, but I'd go VHO. I have had two tanks one running actinic 03 blue PC and the other Actinic blue VHO and I like the VHOs better. It just seems brighter. And also, the price of the bulbs are a bit cheaper. -Elmo

06-01-2002, 10:15 PM	#8
Tank Conflicted Reefer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Steger, IL Posts: 516	I went VHO.

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