MH w/VHO suggestions?

[b0bab0ey]

This is what I just upgraded to: 150 gal (5X2X2)

This is what I keep: Softies, LPS, Monti Caps (might get more into SPS/clams down the road)

This is what I have to work with:

4-36" VHO bulbs (Unfortunately, I stocked up on them from my last tank - I mounted them in the center of the 150 gal because I didn't want to re-wire just so I could stagger them):

1-454
2-Actinic White
1-Super Actinic

I also have 2-250w 20K Radiums MH (Galaxy 250 watt ballast) mounted to the canopy. I got these with the new tank.

Suggestions on how I can successfully use these together? I was thinking VHOs come on @ Noon, MH come on @ 4 PM, VHOs turn off @ 8 PM, and finally MH turn off @ 10 PM. So I'd get 4 hrs VHO, 4 hrs MH/VHO overlap and finish with 2 hrs just MH? How would you do it?

 

[b0bab0ey]

bump

Surely someone must have an opinion to offer on this.

 

[luisgo]

I have in my 125 gallon mixed reef two 175w 20k MH's supplemented with two 72" UVL VHO's, one 454 and one Superactinic. I really don't like the actinic whites because of the pink color. Hate the Aquasun. I use more the MH's with my VHO's. I also have a ReefBrite blue led bar. Amazing colors!!

My photoperiod is:
Leds on 3pm
VHOS's on 4pm
MH's on 5pm
MH's off 11pm
VHO's off 12pm
Leds off 1am

 

[b0bab0ey]

I have in my 125 gallon mixed reef two 175w 20k MH's supplemented with two 72" UVL VHO's, one 454 and one Superactinic. I really don't like the actinic whites because of the pink color. Hate the Aquasun. I use more the MH's with my VHO's. I also have a ReefBrite blue led bar. Amazing colors!!

My photoperiod is:
Leds on 3pm
VHOS's on 4pm
MH's on 5pm
MH's off 11pm
VHO's off 12pm
Leds off 1am

Thanks for the suggestion! I've been thinking of adding some LEDs into the mix!