Lighting Questions

Hey all i come to you and need some advice. My current lighting setup is a 3 bulb vho retro kit with an ice cap 660 driving it. I have 2 problems i am trying to figure out. 1) i want more light in general but i have it all under a custom hood. and the second if you were to upgrade would you add another bulb under the hood or switch out to something else. All information would be great i am just in a rut cause nothing is coming to my mind.

Thanks all,
Pat

 

hasek1639

does your signature represent your current stocking, as in do you have any corals in the tank?

do you have reflectors fitted over your current 3 x VHO tubes? as good quality reflectors can increase the overall brightness of the set up with minimal investment

also what colour / type/ brand tubes are you using

Steve

 

yes my corals aren't on there but i have a waving hand, assorted zoa's, few mushrooms, 2 leathers, gsp, acro's, few brains, plate, and metallic hammer and a neon candy. No i havn't found any reflectors that fit yet.

 

VHO Aquarium Retro Fit Kits - AquaCave - Aquarium Lighting Outfiters

aquacave may be able to help ? they dont list individual reflectors but as they give options on the ice cap retro fit kits - they may have a supply of spares

Steve

 

Woah that's quite a few pieces of coral you got there.
We'd love to see some pics sometime.
I've found that if reflectors are a problem to find, you could paint the underside of the cover in pure white and try to keep it clean and it works well as a reflector. Needless to say, highly polished aluminum reflectors work much better.

 

I agree - us pic addics are lookin for a Friday fix!!! 8)