VHO True Actinic vs. T5HO ATI true Actinic

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by Thatgrimguy, Jan 17, 2012.

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  1. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I'm planning on adding 2 ATI Purple plus to my AI setup and also plan to add two true actinic (that peak in the 420nm range)

    I have heard some say that the VHO looks better than the T5 version. Any opinions?
     
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    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    I guess I should have made this a poll.


    What's better (strictly visually)
    T5ho ati true actinic
    Vho true actinic
     
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    kracer1025 Skunk Shrimp

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    I've tried both and the t5 actinic don't come close to the vho. The t5 is almost white compared to the black light affect you get with the vho.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I would think that is correct from the shots of the T12 VHO actinic I have seen.