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wojo
01/29/2007, 10:06 PM
hi guys, i plan to get 2 x 110w VHO actinics w/ internal deflectors for my tank and i need some good kit to get started.

please let me know if this kit is worth the price

http://www.hellolights.com/2laaroasbaki.html

thanks :)

Yinger
01/29/2007, 10:27 PM
i use it, works really well. nice supplementation for halides.

skriz
01/29/2007, 10:33 PM
i use it too. no complaints here.

wojo
01/30/2007, 11:27 AM
i was told that if you dont use IceCap ballasts your bulbs will only last 3 months and the ends will start turning black, true?

cristhiam
01/30/2007, 11:52 AM
I don't think that's true. I read they are pretty good ballast and I was going to get a couple of those but I run into used IceCaps and got them instead.

wojo
01/30/2007, 10:16 PM
nevermind guys, i purchased IceCap 660 w/ 2 x 110w VHOs (URI) Kit @ LFS, guy gave me a great deal ;)

but thanks for your comments...

cristhiam
01/31/2007, 05:36 AM
Can't go wrong with IceCap good choice :)