pcs or vho for 46g bow?
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What corals do you plan to keep? - very little dif between VHO and PC - I run both, and like both. Icecap electronic ballasts (expensive - but the best) can run either also and they promote bulb life, which in the long haul can become quite the expense. T5's are getting rave reviews but I have never tried them personally, so I can't comment on them. My personal favorite though is MH suplimanted with actinics - expensive up front cost but cheaper in the long run and worth it. You could retro 1 175 MH or 150 HQI and a couple of PC or VHO actinics and have regions of high to low light for many dif corals, Or just go with 2 MH. Lighting is a very personal choice there are a lot of choices and most work. But you not only have to decide on the type, but the spectrum as well. Sorry but I probably just made it worse - good luck!! 
But to make it simple, I have been successful with all three so regardless, the bottom line is quality components and bulbs and you'll be fine.
But to make it simple, I have been successful with all three so regardless, the bottom line is quality components and bulbs and you'll be fine.