techymechy Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I have a 2' VHO (75 W bulbs) aquarium hood that I built for use over a 20 gallon reef tank. This is an excellent light for these tanks for it puts out a very uniform, linear light source which lights the tank well with little light spill to the room. I have an IceCap 660 ballast driving the bulbs. The IceCap ballast is an excellent electronic ballast that can save significant electricity but operates the bulbs at a much higher light output. I also have the water tight "German" caps which keeps this a very reliable light. I believe that the bulbs haven't have very much use. With the IceCap ballast, URI bulbs last 2X as long as with other ballasts. I did make the light but I used very good components. The reflector has the PVD coating on it that reflects almost the entire spectra from the bulbs. The URI bulbs I have for sale and the extra IceCap ballast would be an excellent combination for a SPS/LPS 20 gallon ish nano tank. I have excellent results with my coral growth. The value of this hood is primarily in the ballast. https://www.coralvue.com/icecap-660-vho-ballast-120vac-60hz I'd like to get $70 (OBO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techymechy Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 Question to this group. I have these T12-VHO's and IceCap Ballasts for sale. Are these of any interest to this group or are they too out of date? Please advise. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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