Help with VHO's (got it)

[oyam123]

Can some one help me set-up my VHO retro?????
got'er done!.....Hate it!....i miss my MH.....it looks PINK!....my need new bulb mix.

[Scott 3560]

yes they do I got VHO on my 75 and they looked pink also, I went to menards and bought some bulbs, I think they were 65K bulbs made by GE again not sure exactly but they were under $5 , that helped out the most. of course they are not VHO bulbs but I was told they will just burn out quicker. I ran them till I got the new tank with no problems now the 75 is my quaratine tank.

[StellaMN]

What color temp are your bulbs????

J.

[oyam123]

not sure......the uri actinic x3 and 1 super actinic.....i think 12k and 14k
anyway after my freekout.....i am kinda starting to like the look.
i think my yellow wall in back gives off some of the pink.....
I am starting to get happy about it....and the fish look great as do the corals...lots of color i did not see with the MH.

[mjsandbe]

#1) Only Buy URI, they are worth it
#2) Go with thier recommended bulb mixes, they work well
#3) Always take my words with a grain of salt

**All bulbs include internal reflector** Recommend Combinations:
2 bulb systems:
Reef Mixed - Actinic White & Super Actinic
SPS Coral Reef - AquaSun & Super Actinic
Fish Only - AquaSun & Super Actinic

3 bulb systems:
Reef Mixed - 2 Actinic White & 1 Super Actinic
SPS Coral Reef - 2 AquaSun & 1 Super Actinic
Fish Only - 2 AquaSun & 1 Super Actinic

4 bulb systems:
Reef Mixed - 2 Actinic White & 2 Super Actinic
SPS Coral Reef - 3 AquaSun & 1 Super Actinic
Fish Only - 2 AquaSun & 2 Super Actinic

Actinic White The Actinic White is the first of its kind, contains a rare mixture of triband and actinic phosphors for great color rendition (5000K) and a special actinic phosphor (7100K) which provides a realistic and life supporting spectrum needed by live rock, coral, anemones and related marine life. Common Nicknames: 50/50 bulb, 10K bulb

Super Actinic R The Super Actinic R is a lamp which is an excellent source of long wave ultraviolet radiation, peaking precisely at 420NM closely resembles that of the blue chlorophyll absorption peak utilized in photosynthesis. It's benefits at 7100 Kelvin help enhance the fluorescent colors of Fish and Invertebrates.

AquaSun The Aquasun lamp achieves a wide spectrum color rendition wich greatly enhances the color of tropical fish. Aquasun's unique blend of triband phophors provide additional color temperature (10K) for your fish/reef system.