Keep VHO or convert to T5

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by GAZBO, Apr 6, 2009.

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  1. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    I got my tank many years ago and VHO was top of the line next to MH now I see everyone uses T5 and I was wondering should I up grade to T5 and if so what to go with. I am using icecap 660 ballast and would like to keep the ballast since I have an extra for back up and I have a canopy top. I have a mix tank for corals and really want to get into more sps type corals.Thanks for all your help in advance.
     
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  3. chetrod

    chetrod Peppermint Shrimp

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    If it's working for you why change it? I have been using Vho and MH combo for seven years I will not change that for nothing.
     
  4. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    Yeah its working but is it enough for sps corals. I have only two now one acro which is growing very very slow and a velvet encrusting monti. thats only about 2wks old that seem to be fine. I dont have MH and want to get more sps but dont want to loose them do to poor lighting.
     
  5. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    if you have the money. i say switch. you wont regret it
     
  6. Dasco

    Dasco Vagabond Butterfly

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    with t5s you can just cram more bulbs in smaller space. is you wanna do some spsp i owuld ssay deff get some t5s.