Lighting Opinion

[ohioreef]

I am finally getting my VHO set-up wired up and ready to go. I currently do not have a reflector behind the bulbs.
Would using bulbs with 180 degree reflectors work okay or should I put in a reflector?

 

[nm reef]

I've run URI VHO lamps with internal relectors for several years now...no external reflectors...and they've worked fine for my application.:thinking:

 

[ohioreef]

Originally posted by NM reef
I've run URI VHO lamps with internal relectors for several years now...no external reflectors...and they've worked fine for my application.:thinking:
Great, those are the ones I'm looking at.
How often do you replace yours?
I'll eventually have a total of 4 bulbs, would 2 Actinics and 2 daylights be good?

 

[nm reef]

I change a pair of 110 watt actinics out every 10 months or so....and I think a combination of actinics and daylights would be good. I like the look of aquasuns and actinics myself...I run a pair of actinics and a pair of aquasuns over a 80 gal bowfront for a client. Very nice effect in my opinion and the ladies in the office love it.:yes:

 

[ohioreef]

Thanks.
What is the color temp of the aquasuns? Are the URI also?