VHO vs PC
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FLricordia
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Probably not used because most nanos are less than 20" and the smallest VHO is 24". PC is supposed to be stronger wt for wt. i personally think so. I used VHO for many years and now use PC and like there output better, plus they last longer and cost less nowdays.
israelnajar
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What size tank are you considering as a nano? I have a 40 gallon tank and some people consider that a nano, to which I run VHOs on.
I am building a nano myself 7 gallons. And I am wondering how I am going to light it. I thought how about VHO, nope. There is not a VHO bulb that is short enough (9 in) to put over my tank that is the right wattage that I want.
I am building a nano myself 7 gallons. And I am wondering how I am going to light it. I thought how about VHO, nope. There is not a VHO bulb that is short enough (9 in) to put over my tank that is the right wattage that I want.
why aren't VHO's more popular
why aren't VHO's more popular
my tank is ten gallons and i saw 30 watt 18inch VHOs on hellolights ... honestly, i think my 96 watt is not bright and might be faulty, but i've never seen any other tanks with it, albeit, the pictures on this sight ... and it is very dusky blue ... why aren't VHOs more popular >?
why aren't VHO's more popular
my tank is ten gallons and i saw 30 watt 18inch VHOs on hellolights ... honestly, i think my 96 watt is not bright and might be faulty, but i've never seen any other tanks with it, albeit, the pictures on this sight ... and it is very dusky blue ... why aren't VHOs more popular >?
FLricordia
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Probably not used because most nanos are less than 20" and the smallest VHO is 24". PC is supposed to be stronger wt for wt. i personally think so. I used VHO for many years and now use PC and like there output better, plus they last longer and cost less nowdays.
I have no idea how I posted this twice. I only hit the post button one time.
I have no idea how I posted this twice. I only hit the post button one time.
israelnajar
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Whats the link for those lights?
FLricordia
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Re: why aren't VHO's more popular
Re: why aren't VHO's more popular
Re: why aren't VHO's more popular
Cool. I have never seen 18" VHO.
mangus7175
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I actually searched hellolights and here is what I found
http://hellolights.com/18vt110aq30w.html
18" VHO T12 10K Aquasun 30W URI
And the price isn't bad at all.
http://hellolights.com/18vt110aq30w.html
18" VHO T12 10K Aquasun 30W URI
And the price isn't bad at all.
FLricordia
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They do have VHO 18". http://www.hellolights.com/18daybulb.html Damn I am stupid. I used VHO about 5 years ago and never saw an 18" Wish I had known about them then. I still would prefer the PC, but JMO.
FLricordia
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I think 10-30 is nano and smaller is pico, but there are many differences of opinion on this.
israelnajar
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Yea I know. My opinion is Anything under 5 is pico and anything over 5 upto 30 is nano.
FLricordia
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Well, you know opinions are like a**holes. Kidding. Yea, you are probably closer to being right according to nanoreef.com I'm anxious to get my 5gl Minibow going. I have a 1" in back wall for drain to sump and a 1/2" return. I am connecting it to the existing fuge/sump on my 20cube. I think I will be going with the Coralife 12" 36wt and keep yumas and a piece of rock
israelnajar
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LOL I was wondering if someone is going to say that. But how can I be right if it is my opinion
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