Power compacts...yes or no?

[misty927]

My lfs is giving me the impression that power compact lighting is necessary to keep anenomes, etc. Is it really...are there any alternatives? Power compact is so expensive...

 

[b_ball12_99]

Metal Halids are also $$$. You need lighting for most corals. Some live in darker waters though.

 

[bobber]

Actually, VHO or MH are really better for anemones. PC's are okay. They do require more intense lighting than standard florecent bulbs can produce. How deep is your tank? This will make a huge difference on the lighting you may need. The deeper the tank, the more intense lighting you will need. HTH--Bob

 

[misty927]

What exactly is VHO?

 

[fixitdude2001]

Very High Output, floresants. They have more watts than regular floresants..,..cya

 

[salisbury a d]

I have power compacts and trust me they are nothin' to write home about. IMO They suck. I am planning to switch to MH
Adam.

 

[fixitdude2001]

Hi Salsbury, Try mixing the pc and the Mh, We love the look..cya

 

[totalxtreme1]

What do you all think about the jbj formosa poer compacts? I read that they are the best for the price and work well. Any opinions?

 

[salttrigger]

I got a 48" JBJ PowerCompact Retrofit and they look great in my 60 gal. tank.and I love the way the anemones look with this kind of light

 

[tonka]

I've had PC's for almost 3 years now and I have clams and acro that are growing strong. IMO VHO's are less than PC's all around. The best is still MH's. But I do understand the cost thing so I would go with PC.

 

[fishfreek]

Do most of you that use pcs go with a 10,000k and actinic mix?

 

[tonka]

I do.

 

[salttrigger]

My to.