VHO's - Page 2

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 05:36 PM

abou the lighting again, i called my LFS they said i should get power compacts over t5's they said pc's would be better for hard corals so i might get the
Aquadirect :: Lighting :: Power Compact :: Current USA Satellite - Dual :: 48" Dual Satellite 4x65w SunPaq with Lunar Lights & Fan
a 65 watt is like a 110 watt it is a 4x65 watt

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 05:49 PM

I'm a big fan of PC's. I've got four 65w PC's and two 150w MH's on my 75g and it's lit up like fourth of july! I have two daylight dual 10000k and two actinic/blue combo. Only thing is to replace the bulbs it's online or nothing around here. T5's are everywhere though. Something to think about.

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 06:05 PM

i don't mind ordering the bulbs online as long as they will be good for the hard corals and anemones i wan to get.

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 06:14 PM

Then go for it. You won't be disappointed with the light output. I still like MH for the stonies and nems though.

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 06:16 PM

thank you so much! by the time i put the sand bed in and the LR they will be near the lights.

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 06:17 PM

i will check out our sposors for some coral frags once i set up my 55g. i think i will turn my 20 gallon long into a frag tank with a MH, i will get into the coral propagation business.

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jubbers

i will check out our sposors for some coral frags once i set up my 55g. i think i will turn my 20 gallon long into a frag tank with a MH, i will get into the coral propagation business.

Sounds like a blast! Best of luck to ya.

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 09:19 PM

thanks doesn't it sound fun? huh

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 10:12 PM

i am still debating vho's vs. pc's
48" 4 Lamp VHO Retro Kit w/Reflector* - AquaCave
vs.
48 inch 4x65 Watt Current USA PowerCompact Dual Satellite Fixture (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Fixtures > Power Compact > 48in Units )
would both be intense enough for the stony's and anemones i want to get?

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 10:24 PM

what about t5's? everbody tells me different things! lol

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

i am still debating vho's vs. pc's

I really really think you'll be happier with PC or T5 output over VHO.

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 10:26 PM

so pc or t5? i like the pcs. will they be intense enough for stonies and nems?

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 10:28 PM

As for T5 and Pc, flip a coin, they're both awesome. go with what gives you the most output in watts for the space you've got, and the price you can afford. T5 or PC, they're both so good (sung to the beef-a-roni jingle LOL)

jubbers · 09-13-2007, 10:32 PM

will they both be intense enough for stonies and nems?

framerguy · 09-13-2007, 10:34 PM

if you have enough of them, yes. Trust me they are very intense, more so than T5 IMO and I've had both. If you put four or six 65w bulbs over a 48" tank and have the right kelvin combos you'll love it. Get two 65w actinic/blue or dual actinic combos with two 6700/10000k combo and you're covered. Add two more dual 10000k's or higher and you can have most anything you want

09-13-2007, 05:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's abou the lighting again, i called my LFS they said i should get power compacts over t5's they said pc's would be better for hard corals so i might get the Aquadirect :: Lighting :: Power Compact :: Current USA Satellite - Dual :: 48" Dual Satellite 4x65w SunPaq with Lunar Lights & Fan a 65 watt is like a 110 watt it is a 4x65 watt __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 05:49 PM	#17 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,526 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's I'm a big fan of PC's. I've got four 65w PC's and two 150w MH's on my 75g and it's lit up like fourth of july! I have two daylight dual 10000k and two actinic/blue combo. Only thing is to replace the bulbs it's online or nothing around here. T5's are everywhere though. Something to think about. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

09-13-2007, 06:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's i don't mind ordering the bulbs online as long as they will be good for the hard corals and anemones i wan to get. __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 06:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,526 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's Then go for it. You won't be disappointed with the light output. I still like MH for the stonies and nems though. __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

09-13-2007, 06:16 PM	#20 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's thank you so much! by the time i put the sand bed in and the LR they will be near the lights. __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 06:17 PM	#21 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's i will check out our sposors for some coral frags once i set up my 55g. i think i will turn my 20 gallon long into a frag tank with a MH, i will get into the coral propagation business. __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 09:19 PM	#23 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's thanks doesn't it sound fun? huh __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 10:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's i am still debating vho's vs. pc's 48" 4 Lamp VHO Retro Kit w/Reflector* - AquaCave vs. 48 inch 4x65 Watt Current USA PowerCompact Dual Satellite Fixture (Saltwater Aquarium Supplies > Lighting > Fixtures > Power Compact > 48in Units ) would both be intense enough for the stony's and anemones i want to get? __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 10:24 PM	#25 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's what about t5's? everbody tells me different things! lol __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 10:26 PM	#27 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's so pc or t5? i like the pcs. will they be intense enough for stonies and nems? __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 10:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,526 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's As for T5 and Pc, flip a coin, they're both awesome. go with what gives you the most output in watts for the space you've got, and the price you can afford. T5 or PC, they're both so good (sung to the beef-a-roni jingle LOL) __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

09-13-2007, 10:32 PM	#29 (permalink)
jubbers Neon dottyback Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NE Posts: 602 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's will they both be intense enough for stonies and nems? __________________ A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart. Tom Brady Throw it up ther and I'll go get it dog. Randy Moss

09-13-2007, 10:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
framerguy Manta Ray Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mount Airy, Ga Posts: 3,526 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: VHO's if you have enough of them, yes. Trust me they are very intense, more so than T5 IMO and I've had both. If you put four or six 65w bulbs over a 48" tank and have the right kelvin combos you'll love it. Get two 65w actinic/blue or dual actinic combos with two 6700/10000k combo and you're covered. Add two more dual 10000k's or higher and you can have most anything you want __________________ ___________________________________ Greg All time fav quote: "Now and then it's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy."-Guillaume Apollinaire "Being happy can be as easy as deciding to be!"-Greg Kimsey (framerguy) Still Workin' on it! 375gDT built in wall, Gargantuan DIY Beckett Skimmer, 100g sump, Sequence Hammerhead closed loop, 75 gallon seagrass/mineral mud refugium, 55 gallon crushed coral/live rock refugium, 30 gallon DSB/ cheatomorpha refugium, algae turf scrubber, DIY calcium reactor, DIY kalkwasser mixer, DIY light system w/4x 250MH & 4x54w T5, etc, etc, etc... chronicles-akwareum

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