CF's vs NO overdriven

[BCOrchidGuy]

Interesting stuff. Chad, when I used mine the base worked as a reflector and it was amazing how much light you got compared to if the light was on it's side. I assume a flat white box would work nicely as a reflector with some aluminum tape here and there. I imagine cost could be an issue but where I shop the 24" T5s actinics were half the price of a VHO tube. I'm still in the planning stage so I've got lots of time to look into it.

Walter, that sound like a wee bit much, but please send me a PM as I'm still thinking about my 90 for long term so an electronic ballast may not be a bad thing.

Thanks for the replies everyone

Doug