Lighting Opinion?

newbiemike · 12-24-2004, 09:53 AM

I'm looking to set up a 75 gal as a fwlr, I want and am debating between VHOs or these...
http://www.aquatraders.com/aquatrade...2eb56b50253fe3

I want the tank to look great, and am wondering if I should get these lights or if they will not have enough power for everything to grow.

redwinger · 12-24-2004, 10:30 AM

Fish only with live rock it would be okay but if you want to do corals later on you will probally need to upgrade to VHO or MH.

TimmyG · 12-24-2004, 10:32 AM

Personally I would go with VHOs or MH
If you decide to ever want to keep corals you will have the light for it.

I had PCs on my 75 for a while and was not happy with them at all
so I went to VHO and now I'm adding MH.

HTH
Timmy

newbiemike · 12-24-2004, 10:33 AM

That's what I was thinking. MH are just a bit pricy when starting up a tank. How much can I expect to spend on VHOs? My tank is 48 in Length

TimmyG · 12-24-2004, 11:13 AM

That's what I thought too now I've spent 4x what I would have.

the price will varry can you DIY?

Timmy

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Originally Posted by newbiemike

That's what I was thinking. MH are just a bit pricy when starting up a tank. How much can I expect to spend on VHOs? My tank is 48 in Length

newbiemike · 12-24-2004, 11:50 AM

Unfortuantely, I'm not a DIY guy yet, but I have the feeling this hobby is going to turn me into one! Redwinger/Timmy, thanks for all your help. Happy Holidays

wanareef · 12-25-2004, 03:23 AM

newbie-Check into T-5's as well

yardboy · 12-25-2004, 09:04 AM

I don't know anything about the vendor you listed but that's as cheap as I've ever seen PC's, almost too cheap. All my sources, just the bulbs would cost more than that.

jesspaul · 12-25-2004, 10:43 AM

I have to agree with yardboy. Those prices are way cheep. If its good stuffI would spring for the dual MH setup. I spent more than that for a single 250 pendant.

pmh · 12-25-2004, 10:57 AM

I'd got MH or T-5

pmh