All's I can say, I have no concerns...till I read this blasted thread!
I set my VHO's up a year ago and check the caps probably 2-3 times a week while feeding or cleaning the tank, as of this post, no discoloration of either the end caps or bulbs.
I took extra precaution to be sure the set up was correct according to Icecaps recommendation...and then some. Of course seems like I've read that some members did the same thing, with less than desirable results. :eek 1:
I've got one more 250 HQI combo to get from Ocean Encounters in about 2-3 weeks (have two now) and since this fire hazard with the VHO's is a potential looming disaster. I'm giving some what serious consideration of going to either T5's or PC for my supplement 03 lighting.
Temp’s aren’t really that bad with the current setup. Sump temp is 81.1F, tank temp 78.8F canopy temp 99.3F (with both HQI’s on) room temp 78.8F