I am in the process of planning a new hood for my 180 Gal and I am torn between VHO or T5 supplementation for my 3 250 Watt 10K MHs.
I am thinking of going T5 w/ 8 24 inch bulbs oriented perpendicular to the tank, putting them in pairs between my MH reflectors which will also have my MH SE bulbs oriented perpendicular to the tank.
I was considering running 2 groups of 4 so that I can switch on one of the pairs, and then the second for that dawn/dusk effect.
Has anyone used this arrangement?
My alternative is using two 6 ft. VHO actinics and calling it a day.
I currently have to Icecap 660s that I can use for this project.
Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.
Thanks
Herb
I am thinking of going T5 w/ 8 24 inch bulbs oriented perpendicular to the tank, putting them in pairs between my MH reflectors which will also have my MH SE bulbs oriented perpendicular to the tank.
I was considering running 2 groups of 4 so that I can switch on one of the pairs, and then the second for that dawn/dusk effect.
Has anyone used this arrangement?
My alternative is using two 6 ft. VHO actinics and calling it a day.
I currently have to Icecap 660s that I can use for this project.
Any thoughts or comments are appreciated.
Thanks
Herb