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03-31-2006, 11:12 PM
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Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: new mexico
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pics of VHO only lit tanks please
I would like to see some pics of your vho only lit tanks, I am considering changing to vho thanks
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04-01-2006, 08:49 AM
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kid impersonator
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: in the cheap seats
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nothing too special
a 72 g Bow Front
(4) 36" 50/50 VHO bulbs
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04-01-2006, 09:26 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: new mexico
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nice tank thanks for the pics. Do you like your vhos or would you recommend them. I cant seem to decide on what lighting. I am doing a softy with a couple of lps tank. Anyone have any suggestions.
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04-01-2006, 09:28 AM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Denham Springs, LA
Posts: 18,742
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I don't have any pictures handy, VHO's are very good lighting. I have them, PC's and MH's . I like them all. All are good.
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04-01-2006, 09:38 AM
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kid impersonator
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I would seriously look at T-5 lighting if you don't have the VHO's yet.
from what I've read,with the correct reflectors, T-5's of less wattage will put out the same amount of light
and I've also heard that VHO's will be phased out shortly
I'm personaly looking at switching over when I use all my VHO bulbs up
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04-01-2006, 09:40 AM
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Plankton
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: new mexico
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i wonder how much truth their is to that vho bulbs being phased out thing. I just dont see them stopping production. I can see them not being used as widely bu t not out
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04-01-2006, 09:56 AM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Denham Springs, LA
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Vho's are not going to be phased out, No way they will stop making a money maker and great lighting system, They have been around for many years. If anything would be on the chopping block I would think it would be the T-5's. only because they have not really taken off yet. You hear alot of talk about T-5's but not alot of people buying them. I am not saying they are not good lights just not selling alot.
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04-01-2006, 09:56 AM
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kid impersonator
Join Date: Mar 2006
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from what I've heard, it got everything to do with
the eviromental fee's that goes with producing them
but I'm not an expert on the subject
I've just learning through osmosis from discusions in my reef club
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04-01-2006, 10:11 AM
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kid impersonator
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I can't find any press releases to back up the claims of VHO's being discontinued
however, what size tank?
if I had to do it over agian, I would just put (2) 175w mh bulbs on the tank and call it a day
the bulb replacment cost would be cheaper that way
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04-01-2006, 10:14 AM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Denham Springs, LA
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I clicked on your Avatar, What is your dog looking for?
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04-01-2006, 10:20 AM
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kid impersonator
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: in the cheap seats
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Quote:
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Originally Posted by VWD
I clicked on your Avatar, What is your dog looking for?
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I left him alone in the laundry room for 3 hours while I went to work
that's what I came home to
everything on the floor was at least 7 feet up on a shelf
or attached to the wall
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04-01-2006, 10:23 AM
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BIG SMELLY MOD
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Denham Springs, LA
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04-01-2006, 11:19 AM
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I've got the REEF rash!
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 34,170
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I can't leave mine alone either!Not even to bling my eyes!
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04-01-2006, 03:33 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Toledo OH
Posts: 4,978
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If your debating PC or VHO...go VHO.
If you debating VHO or MH...go MH!
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They are all gone!  NOW Planning 150g+ 
TIM MADE ME DO IT, Yet Robert made him do it, yet Casey made him do it!
Yet the voices in all their heads made them do it (skeety)
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04-01-2006, 05:15 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Norcross, ga
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I am debating between VHO and T-5 
However I still have a 1 and 1/2 years worth of VHO light before I can start looking into T5. Brought extra VHO bulds already and would have to use it up first, or atleast get someone to buy it off me.
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PUT THE MEAT ON THE BURNNER!!!!!!!! wolfie is comming over for dinner
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