VHO vs MH

[shoelevy]

hi guys

i'd like to know your opinions on VHO vs MH

the pros and cons and which one should i go for?

[SharkBait]

Definitely MH. Besides, you cant even find VHO locally.

[Tanzy]

VHO is stupidly expensive. That should put anyone off from using them.

Excellent colours though and the most intense actinic you can find.

[shoelevy]

oh oh?.....u guys r serious about can't finding VHO in singapore?...i didn't know that

but i haf a problem with MH cos my home is 2 storeys and so the ceiling is 2 storeys high.......even yao ming cannot help me drill and hang

btw....my tank is 4 ft long....can i use a 3ft mh lamp?

[lightningstrike]

find those mh that can mount onto the tank lah........ as long as ur tank glass thickness pass the mark, can withstand the weight of the mh. u can use a 3 ft mh set provided that u find the correct mounting or do some mod to it.

[shoelevy]

sharks...how heavy is the MH?........cos my tank is the standard 6mm one

its ok provided not much stress is added to it or no knocking

[SharkBait]

4 ft with 6mm glass?

[shoelevy]

ya

4 by 1.5 by 1.5

those normal ones u find on the street lor

i've called some lfs they sae actually its ok but don't stress it or knock on the glass......so i'm worried bout the weight of the mh

[SharkBait]

You might want to lower your water level just to be safe. As for the MH, try to mount it to a stand. If really have to mount it on the tank, get a remote ballast.

[shoelevy]

sorry ah...think i sound stupid and annoying for asking so many questions

hehe

water level how low is safe?

any particular brands and relatively cheap ones u guys recommend?

[SharkBait]

You might wan to start a new thread and post some pics to let the reefers better help you.

[shoelevy]

ok then

will do

[woonming]

Try T5 or maybe PL but no sps or clams

[giantbicycle]

Try T5 or maybe PL but no sps or clams

T5 can...4feet leh...put many many tubes lorh.. and of course must be H-O tubes

[shoelevy]

thread closed since VHO cannot be found

thanks

[Tanzy]

T5s sound like a good idea for limited space.

I would recommend at least 6" from water to MH bulb.

[weishun]

Try those MH with external ballast as its lighter and your tank can sure tahan the weight one. Or get those industrial MH like those from victro*?