Another light question.

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by New2Reef, Mar 2, 2004.

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  1. New2Reef

    New2Reef Astrea Snail

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    I'm considering another light,one that will provide my tank with everything it will need to strive and allow for hardy growth. The current unit is a Coralife Aqualight
    4 bulb unit,I've been looking into the ICECAP VHO retofit units 3 bulb. I have an oak canopy and was wondering if it will fit inside the canopy...I'll need a cooling fan I'm sure,but I'd hate to order the light kit and have it not fit.
    The inside measures 48 1/2"..is this enuff room for the kit? Is this a better light than Im running or is my current set-up doing it all now? Please Help.
    Any other light advice is welcome. I want to make sure I buy a real good light.
    Thanks
    N2R
     

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  3. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    Will you be happy with this or will you continue to upgrade to a MH? I upgraded and was never happy until i made the final plung into a VHO/MH combo. Aren't you already operating with PC?
     
  4. New2Reef

    New2Reef Astrea Snail

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    With what I plan for my tank my LFS said MH's wont be needed,but I do want to make sure I buy a high quality light for my reef n friends.
    Yes...on the PC but is that ICECAP VHO set-up considered a PC?
    Am I just better staying where I am with the Coralife?
    Thanks
    N2R
     
  5. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    This is my personal opinion but i like PC for the whites but i like VHO better for the blue spec. I had (2) COraife 36" Double PC which was 380 Watts total and I had a replacement (4)VHO bulb set up until my MH came in. And i would say i like the VHO better but if you are talk $$, the change is not that drastic.