Chandlerpelhams
02/08/2008, 03:28 PM
Hey all, I'm new to reef central and about 6 months into the hobby. I've just purchased a 75 gal upgrade from a 37 eclipse (i figured the hood had everything in it, I didn't need to buy any more stuff, boy was I wrong!) I did an upgrade to retrofit pc's and wasn't happy, and am now running an inexpensive retrofit vho 2 bulb system @ 75 watts a piece. I think the vho actincs look great, and was thinking of doing 2x 110 vho's with 2x250 20,000k halides for the 75 gallon. The other option is doing t5's, although I would like to keep sps and not have any worries about there being enough light in the tank. How many bulbs should I run? Any suggestions? Comments? Help?!
Price IS an issue, although I was thinking of doing all Icecap on either system, I figured since I was going to be spending a chunk of money, atleast I'd go for the good stuff. Either system would be retrofit, and unless I hear something amazing with the t5's, or I can get away with just 4 bulbs (making it much cheaper) I am tempted to go with a tride and true way that I know will work, mh+vho.
Are there any other companies who make nice quality electronic ballasts for possibly less money? Any help on any of these issues would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
Steve.
Price IS an issue, although I was thinking of doing all Icecap on either system, I figured since I was going to be spending a chunk of money, atleast I'd go for the good stuff. Either system would be retrofit, and unless I hear something amazing with the t5's, or I can get away with just 4 bulbs (making it much cheaper) I am tempted to go with a tride and true way that I know will work, mh+vho.
Are there any other companies who make nice quality electronic ballasts for possibly less money? Any help on any of these issues would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks.
Steve.