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  1. christopherlp

    christopherlp Astrea Snail

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    I have a 48" hood with 2 Metal Halides and to VHO fluorescents on a 90 gal reef. Now I bought the hood used so I am looking to replace the bulbs. :eek: OMG the price. So I would like to replace the VHO's first. Now I'm not sure what to get. So the question is what VHO's and what HQI do I get?
     
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  2. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    what wattage is your mh?? Personally I would replace the mh first.
     
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  3. z.vernon

    z.vernon Bristle Worm

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    i like anything between 14k and 20k halides. not sure about the VHO though
     
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  4. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    you should stagger when replacing your bulbs. replace your mh's then change others later. If you have corals it can burn them by exposing them to new lights. It also helps on the pocket book.
     
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  5. christopherlp

    christopherlp Astrea Snail

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    The MH are 175w each made by coral life
     
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  6. christopherlp

    christopherlp Astrea Snail

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    Are 175w MH going to be big enough? Also on VHO to I want white or actinic?
     
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