vho lighting ,need help

becki boggs · 10/10/2006, 09:05 PM

i have 4- 48 in vho lights ,i am using 2 actinic 03 and 2 white.
just wondering if i'm getting the optimal light from these bulbs.
i was told to get 4-actinic whites for the best light .

Acroholic · 10/10/2006, 10:16 PM

Hey Becki,
Here is a VHO THREAD that will shed some light..heh...on the subject.

10/10/2006, 09:05 PM	#1
becki boggs Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: texas Posts: 46	vho lighting ,need help i have 4- 48 in vho lights ,i am using 2 actinic 03 and 2 white. just wondering if i'm getting the optimal light from these bulbs. i was told to get 4-actinic whites for the best light . __________________ bboggs Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef tank ,29 gal sump ,3 tangs,pair of maroon clowns, Midas bleeny ,shrimp ,crabs,a very large brittle star

10/10/2006, 10:16 PM	#2
Acroholic Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hypoluxo, Fl. Posts: 1,000	Hey Becki, Here is a VHO THREAD that will shed some light..heh...on the subject. __________________ "I don't always know what I'm talking about, but I know I'm right!" -Muhammad Ali Current Tank Info: 180 Diamante Oceanic, 3 400w 10k Hammy's w/IceCaps, 2 140w URI super actinics, AC III Pro, 30g sump, 30g refug, 1/3hp chill, PM Skimmer/kalkreactor/calcium reactor/effluent, 2 Tunze 6060's, 2 Gorman Rupp 1115's, 25w UV