Hey Gang
This is driving me nuts! I'm trying to figure out the best performing and best-priced lighting method. Im almost sure I want a retro fit of some kind because I want to build a canopy. Running a MH will be a problem for the wiring in my room so its out of the question. I thought a T5 VHO system was going to be my choice but what about a Fluorescent VHO and T5 HO. Can someone here explain the difference in performance to me?
The new tank measures 18.5 W, 19.5 T, 36.5 L. and has a liquid volume of 54.3 gallons. I cant see spending $350+ for a complete Ice Cap retro fit for a 50-gallon tank. However I do want to be able to keep some types of hard coral. Would Fluorescent VHO or T5 HO lighting allow me to do this? Please see links below.
One of these Fluorescent VHO setups:
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=363
-VS-
2 of these T5 HO:
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1350
or?
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Bulb-36-T5-T-5-HO-Aquarium-Lighting-System-234-watt_W0QQitemZ290334922589QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item43994f575d&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
uhg...my head hurts! :viking:
This is driving me nuts! I'm trying to figure out the best performing and best-priced lighting method. Im almost sure I want a retro fit of some kind because I want to build a canopy. Running a MH will be a problem for the wiring in my room so its out of the question. I thought a T5 VHO system was going to be my choice but what about a Fluorescent VHO and T5 HO. Can someone here explain the difference in performance to me?
The new tank measures 18.5 W, 19.5 T, 36.5 L. and has a liquid volume of 54.3 gallons. I cant see spending $350+ for a complete Ice Cap retro fit for a 50-gallon tank. However I do want to be able to keep some types of hard coral. Would Fluorescent VHO or T5 HO lighting allow me to do this? Please see links below.
One of these Fluorescent VHO setups:
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=363
-VS-
2 of these T5 HO:
http://www.hellolights.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1350
or?
http://cgi.ebay.com/6-Bulb-36-T5-T-5-HO-Aquarium-Lighting-System-234-watt_W0QQitemZ290334922589QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item43994f575d&_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
uhg...my head hurts! :viking:
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