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bildotang
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Does anyone here use VHO's for their reef tank? Have you had good luck with the colors in your tank from the bulbs? Do they get as hot as MH?:notsure:
chrisrench
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I have 4 110 wat VHO's. I've had good luck, they don't get as hot as MH's but they do get warm.
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bildotang
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What do you recommend for a tank that is 60" wd, 24" d and 25" h? I want to have good lighting for a reef, but I can't spend a huge fortune, and I don't want to buy lights twice. After looking on some websites, I can get 60" long VHO's, but for MH, I'm not sure how big to go.
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bildotang
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Thanks Kip4130 for the info. Would you happen to have a link, or web address that points me to what you would recommend. I have been looking at MH lights, but alot of it's confusing. I mean, there is so many bulbs, lengths, and ballasts. Your help is most appreciated. Here's my email address if you can't put a link in the post.
wast@nwpipe.com
wast@nwpipe.com
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bildotang
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My new tank does not have a canopy. Right now, my PC's are sitting on my tank lids. Can I still run lids with the MH's. I know that there's a possibility of hanging them from my ceiling, which is fine. I just want really nice lights, even if they're expensive. And the cleaner the look, the better.
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bildotang
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Yeah, I plan on suspending them above the tank. I have done alot of research on learning my evaporation rate in case I run without my lids, so I'm totally prepared for that. I just need guidance on the lights now. I guess I'm a rookie who's a little nervous about making a big purchase without getting some good advice.
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bildotang
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That's a really good question, I'm sorry that I don't have that answer. I have been looking at alot of tank pictures, and I plan on "copying" what other people have done. I'm open for suggestions.
Here it is. I want color and variety. However I get there does not matter to me, I just want it to be nice. A couple of fish like a tang, a gobbie, and things that are reef safe. I love soft and hard corals. Some of them are beautiful.
Does my coral selection have alot to do with my lights?
Here it is. I want color and variety. However I get there does not matter to me, I just want it to be nice. A couple of fish like a tang, a gobbie, and things that are reef safe. I love soft and hard corals. Some of them are beautiful.
Does my coral selection have alot to do with my lights?
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bildotang
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So, my best course of action is to research my coral selection, and then I can talk with you about light selection. I will get back with you on this subject after I do some homework. Thanks for all the input so far!:joy: