lps lighting

[brandon0350]

im changing from a 60 cube to a 90 cube . i am trying not to run halides. will lps be alright with 300w of vho or should i use my halide?

 

[Herbie]

I think you find that most of the die-hard LPS keepers, prefer VHO lighting. Gives the best color and good growth with out any heat associated problems like halides. I am running 300w VHO on my 37 Oceanic cube(ish) tank. 24" x 4 bulb. 2 URI SuperActinicR and 2 URI 50/50 atinic white. Probably the most common bulb config for LPS. I am really happy with the results. Great color with URI bulbs, and happy, growing LPS. My frogspawn,hammer and torch are doing well under VHO......as well as leathers, GSP, zoo's and shrooms. I am not into SPS. I think VHO's are the best bang for the buck. I would highly recommend hellolights if you are looking to purchase a new system. Great prices and cust service.
HTH..........Herbie

 

[brandon0350]

i already have a 400w halide system and a300w vho system. i was wondering should i run both? halide only ?vho only? and is 300w vho enough for my lps in a 24" deep tank?

 

[ucsb_irishman]

I would go with both but acclimate your corals slowly to any increase or change in lighting. I have a 100 gallon with 500w of MH and 440w of VHO and my LPS love it.

 

[StashuDave]

I'd used the halide and maybe not even used the VHO's. I'd maybe use a bluer bulb but I think a 400 halide would be enough. I had a 400 halide over my 92 corner tank and it worked out great, I use a 15K XM all by itself and I liked the color and intensity for that size tank, just ramp up your light slowly if you switch over.