Guest LudavicoTechnique Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I finally found VHO's small enough to fit in my tank. I am using 2x15w (18") 10000k VHO's and 1x15w (18") Actinic, in a home made ballast and hood. A friend of mine has the same watt per gallon in his 40g and he is using the same VHO's and setup as me. So I figure it should be good for a few corals. I love the actinic bulb! Link to comment
Guest LudavicoTechnique Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Should I replace one of the 10000k's with a 50/50? Link to comment
Sahin Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I'd leave it as it is. 2x 10K and one Actinic should look pretty cool. I personaly dont like the 50/50. Link to comment
Guest LudavicoTechnique Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Cool, thanks for the advice. I like the pure blue look too. I think I will time it so that the Actinic is on by itself for like 5 minutes after the 10000's go out so my room will be all blue for a few minutes. Link to comment
Sahin Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 I have timed my actinic to come on one hour before the other lights and stay on one hour after the main lights go out. Its really cool to watch. You see some of my corals really fluoresce green or orange under just the actinics and visitors just stare at my tank. Plus it makes for a smoother shift from really intense light to nothing. Link to comment
Guest LudavicoTechnique Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Thanks for your help, Sahin. Link to comment
Guest LudavicoTechnique Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Sahin, Can I you give me the specs of your tank (mostly just your lighting)? Link to comment
Guest LudavicoTechnique Posted July 9, 2002 Share Posted July 9, 2002 Duuhh.. Nevermind I just went to your site. Link to comment
NanoReefer53 Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Originally posted by LudavicoTechnique I finally found VHO's small enough to fit in my tank. I am using 2x15w (18") 10000k VHO's and 1x15w (18") Actinic eh ? so are u using VHO's or NO's ? You say VHO but then u still say 15w. I though 18" VHO's were 30w each. Link to comment
Guest LudavicoTechnique Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 Yeah I meant NO's. Link to comment
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