VHO anymore?

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Ducksmasher, May 15, 2008.

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  1. Ducksmasher

    Ducksmasher Purple Spiny Lobster

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    with all this t5 t5 t5, whats up with vho? does noone use them anymore? I was planning on getting them for the 55. So whats up? should I be looking at other options?
     
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  2. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    Tangster and I still use them in conjunction with MH. We prefer them to PC, T-5, etc.
     
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  3. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    Lighting always comes down to personal preference - with enough of any type you can keep the correct coral.

    It really is personal preference.
     
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  4. KOgle

    KOgle Zoanthid

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    My VHO's should be in tonight for my 180...
     
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  5. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    alot still use them, alot use them in conjunction with MH's as acintics, the 72 bowfront I'm looking at picking up is all vho, my friends 210 in wall is vho

    thier still a great option, esspecially for the cost
     
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