What's lights classify as VHO?

lkgrenegade22

lkgrenegade22

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Are PC's considered VHO lights? Are T5's? Are they a special light of their own?
I can't seem to find a clear answer on this...
 
bang guy

bang guy

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VHO is simply a Fluorescent bulb designation. NO (Normal Output), HO (High Output), or VHO (Very High Output). PC bulbs are simply called Power Compact even though they use similar voltage and similar output to VHO.
T5's are a bulb size, 5/8ths of an inch. T5's are available in NO and HO.
 
aquaknight

aquaknight

Active Member
Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2897597
VHO is simply a Fluorescent bulb designation. NO (Normal Output), HO (High Output), or VHO (Very High Output). PC bulbs are simply called Power Compact even though they use similar voltage and similar output to VHO.
T5's are a bulb size, 5/8ths of an inch. T5's are available in NO and HO.
+1
Aquarium standard VHO's are T12 (1 1/2" bulb). Same size as standard shop/store fluorescent lighting.
 
lkgrenegade22

lkgrenegade22

Member
Thanks guys.
So here's my next question...Would PC's suffice for something that calls for VHO lighting?
I just bought a Nova Extreme Pro with the T5's but am wondering if a Ritteri anemone would be ok under my PC's for about a week until I get the Nova.
 
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