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March 14th, 2008, 02:55 AM
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Re: More MH vs T5
Capt do you think that the 2 VHO six footers would be enough supplemental actinic for the flourescent glowing effect in a 180? Im getting three lumenarcs minis with the tank that Im getting tomorrow.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars 
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March 14th, 2008, 03:27 AM
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Re: More MH vs T5
Check the efficiencies and operating costs of VHO before you consider them. Unless you use electronic ballasts your talking a 6 month exchange recommendation for VHO tubes.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120g SPS Mother Colony Tank, 40 g sump, back wall overflows, 2 closed loop circulation circuits 59X Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 35 years in marine aquarium trade and managing LFS's, 10 years with coral. Other Intrests: Coral Propagation, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cabinetry, and Reef Systems Development
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March 14th, 2008, 03:49 AM
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Re: More MH vs T5
I run 2 6' ULV SuperActinics and they really look good IMO. I run them on a $50 VHO electronic ballast (see my Vendor Evaluation). I also run 2 reg. 4' flourescent 65k bulbs to help with the transition from dark to light to dark. I have my timers set for 2 actinics on, then 2 daylights on, then 3 MH's on. Then MH off, daylights off, actinics off. I like the effect.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 20 years
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