Will 440W of VHO lighting be .... Vote Please!

eugenez_21

eugenez_21

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i see what ur saying , ILL save some MULA is the long haul. I like that
But i think ill stay with this kit just dont want to go shopping again.lol
So i can keep SPS and clams with this wanna know for sure yes or no or maybe i dont wana have a dead clam
 
ibew

ibew

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if you don't want to guess and want to keep anything save up a couple hundred more and get a halide fixture you will be able to keep anything you want.
 
ibew

ibew

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Originally Posted by eugenez_21
clams dont move do they so if i put them near the top it will stay there so its just if i want to take the risk
yes clams do move if not happy crocea are happy in the rock derseas are happy on the sand bed. every clam is different but yet they can all move very slow but still move
 
tx reef

tx reef

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I know a few people that have successful SPS reefs using only VHOs.
A clam will attach itself and stay put if it likes where you place it....
 
ibew

ibew

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Originally Posted by TX Reef
I know a few people that have successful SPS reefs using only VHOs.

A clam will attach itself and stay put if it likes where you place it....
 
eugenez_21

eugenez_21

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im not that much into them anyway so just to make sure im ok with all anemones, zoos, leather, etc...... exept clams and SPS is there something else i sould be aware to stay away from
 
reefforbrains

reefforbrains

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I am old school, nothing worse than limits on what can be moved where.
I would opt for MH in the first place, but I also love the shimmer effect unique to MH.
JMO
 
eugenez_21

eugenez_21

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thanks guys for the advise and ReefFor Brains do u have and a pic of ur finished canopy. Im thinking about doing the same canopy as u if thats ok with yea,
 
1journeyman

1journeyman

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I say no way.
On my 180 I've got 4 250wt HQI, 2 72inch VHO super actinic, and 4 48 inch VHOs (2 daylight, 2 actinic)
I can tell ya there is no comparison with the Halides when they kick on.
I also recently had 2 halides go out. Within a week my BTA was "reaching" for light by stretching out everyday.
You might be ok and have corals survive (especially captive bred ones) but expecting that lighting to be 100% effective for light intensive corals is not a good idea imho.
 
tx reef

tx reef

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Originally Posted by 1journeyman
I say no way.
On my 180 I've got 4 250wt HQI, 2 72inch VHO super actinic, and 4 48 inch VHOs (2 daylight, 2 actinic)
I can tell ya there is no comparison with the Halides when they kick on.
I also recently had 2 halides go out. Within a week my BTA was "reaching" for light by stretching out everyday.
You might be ok and have corals survive (especially captive bred ones) but expecting that lighting to be 100% effective for light intensive corals is not a good idea imho.

You forget that Thomas712 kept his bubble tip anemone "farm" under VHOs for a long time......
Water quality will make more of a difference in the health on the anemone.
 
1journeyman

1journeyman

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I think wild or captive bred species will be the biggest factor. Also, BTA's are not the highest light requiring species.
Water quality is important, but the shock of lower light to coral's photosynthetic algae will be a bigger factor, imo.
 
eugenez_21

eugenez_21

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This is the system Im interested it A Total of 440 VHO lighting
PFO 4 Bulb VHO Retrofit kit. Runs four 2 to 4 foot lamps.
Includes enclosed PFO Electronic VHO Ballast with on-off switch, 8` cords with waterproof endcaps & standoffs.
Uses quick disconnects for the endcaps.
Soft start system adjusts to lamp load.
Items PF5113, PF5115, and PF5117 each has two on/off switches and two power cords for versatile timing control.
Items PF5115 & PF5117 are 21"L x 5"W x 3"H
Bulbs are not included. Please click here to purchase bulbs.
 
eugenez_21

eugenez_21

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Or do u think this one is better? A Total of 216W of T5 and 4 moon lamps
Current USA NOVA EXTREME™ High Output T5 Lighting Fixture
European style high output T5 lamps
Performance Driven electronic ballast
Moon White Lunar Light for nocturnal viewing
German parabolic reflector
Fan cooled for maximum efficiency
Energy Efficient
Experience a whole new level of brightness with Nova Extreme, the first ever 24 hour, high output T5 lighting fixture. These high output lamps will pump so much light into your aquarium that your fish will need sunglasses.
 
eugenez_21

eugenez_21

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I need to make the desicion with with of these i will be able to keep more species. I would want MH but im only 13 so this whole project is funded by my dad and he said 250 max. (HE IS SO UNDERSTANDING AND has bought me most of the stuff i need with out complaints,
) WHICH SYSTEM DO U THINK IS BETER LET ME NOW
 
golgi aparatus

golgi aparatus

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I'm interested to know as well Eugenez...as I am in a similar situation as yourself.
I am very interested in the Nova Extreme T-5 with Lunar lights as well.
Hopefully 216 watts of T-5 is enough for a 55g tank to house medium light coral....
 
eugenez_21

eugenez_21

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Originally Posted by Ibew
440 watts of T5s would problably burn a whole in your sandbed no seriously one T12 vho 110 watt lamps is equal to one T5 Ho 54 watt lamp

According to this these fixtures will provide the same power of lighting im i on the right track?
 
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