Light Schedule Dual 175 MH 10,000

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  1. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    Finally got my new light, 4 weeks late. But well worth it!! It has dual 95W VHO Actinic and dual Hamilton 175W 10,000K bulbs, Reflector, and one big Ballast (35 Lbs.). My LFS gave me a nice price of $599.09. He told me for the first week to use the MH only for and hour and a half. Second week 2 hours, and so on. He also said he does not use them more then five hours a day, what is your opinions on this?
     
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    Malachi, Feb 17, 2004
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  2. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    I have the exact same light over my 80 gallon. I graduated my tank to 10 hrs per day over two months,
     
    Craig Manoukian, Feb 17, 2004
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  3. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    Do VHO bulbs really only last 6 months? I will be getting a light meter soon. Sort of a pain, but oh well.
     
    Malachi, Feb 18, 2004
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  4. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    No expeience here with VHO flourescents. NO flourescents and MHs last about a year. Your light meter will tell the whole truth, eh?
     
    Craig Manoukian, Feb 19, 2004
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