They are not going to be better than regular
fluorescent lights. They won't replace MH light.

If you want to use fluorescent lighting, go with VHO
lighting.

You want 3 to 6 watts of lighting over your reef
tank, 3 being too low for most things.

You can ignore the "(100watts=~15watts)", as nobody
in their right mind is going to use regular
incandescent lights to light a reef tank.

Wayne Sallee



RubenD wrote on 10/27/2007 8:02 PM:
I notice my LFS has some set ups with regular Fluorescent Spiral lights, the
ones that are supposed to be Energy Efficient, using a fraction of energy
from regular bulbs(100watts=~15watts).

His coral looks great.

I wonder, if I replace my MH, not only will I get the same result but also
lower my electric bill. I could even increase the light outPut with the same
money.

Any Comments?

TIA