Lighting options. Please cast your vote/experience

oceanjumper

Member
Hi all,
I am looking to upgrade to a 180 gl soon. So far I have been using VHO (JBJ Formosa DX) on my 72 gl BF and grow softies quite well. On my new 180 I would like to have MH only or a MH/VHO combination. I do like to have clams and stonies some day.
I am looking at these choices:
1) Aqualight PRO 3 x 150W 10k HQI/ 4 x 96W Actinic Compact Fluorescent/Lunar system
2) Outer Orbit 3 x 150W 10k HQI/ 4 x 96W Actinic Compact Fluorescent/Lunar system
3) Aqualight Advanced 3 x 150W 20k HQI (supposedly no actinics necessary with these)
Some people talk about 250 W MH but I can't find complete hoods with these. Pendants might be an option as well.
Do you use any of these? Had experience? What would you recommend?
Thanks for taking the time explaining your recommendation.
 

bang guy

Moderator
I really think you should keep looking for 3 X 250 HQI MH and (optionally) supplement with VHO Actinic.
 
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