VHO retro questions

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by mwlude, Mar 16, 2006.

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  1. mwlude

    mwlude Astrea Snail

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    How does this look?http://www.hellolights.com/22elarovhoba.html
    Also I was reading that URI bulbs have a built in reflector so I wouldnt need an external one. I have one 96w pc with a 50/50 bulb and want more light for some mushrooms and maybe a few softies. The tank is a 55g with a custom canopy. I was also looking for an inexpensive t5 retro that would compare to the vho set up I have found. Also will this ballast make the bulbs put out the 220w they claim? With the 2 110w vho and the 96w pc what would my coral limits be?
     
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  3. Gresham

    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    I think that set-up will be fine. Just turn it one for smaller amounts of time and slowly build it up back to your normal photo period so you don't light shock your corals.
     
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    Gresham Great Blue Whale

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    Oh, and yes, that set-up will be 220w.