Lighting Help

[FleeVT]

Posted this in the lighting forum, but didn't get too much feedback. Any help is appreciated. Also where is the best place to get VHO bulbs?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11225909#post11225909 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by FleeVT
Just starting a 72 gallon bow front. Used system came with a 440w VHO and 110w PC retrofit. Plan to add lots of softies and would like to get SPS. I am going to keep the PCs as actinic only but looking for advice on the VHO bulb selection. I think URI is the only option in VHOs. I have found Actinic White (12000K) which is a 50/50 mix of actinic blue and white spectrum, AquaSun (10000K) which is 100% white spectrum, and SuperActinics which is 100% blue spectrum. Without moving the configuration around, what would you recommend for lamp selection in the 24" and 36" spots in my setup? SPS possible? Would a tridacna be possible if placed high enough? Thanks for the help.

 

[Bret61081]

If I remember Correctly VHOs are 110w. why not just use 4 48" VHOs?

 

[volunteerguy]

I have a 3x48" VHO system that I will likely be taking down if you're interested. Let me know.

 

[FleeVT]

Thanks guys, I can rework my setup to get 4 48" VHOs as Bret suggested, I just don't have the time to right now. Really just looking for suggestions on bulb selection for current configuration.