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Old 04-26-2006, 01:14 PM   #11 (permalink)
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BTW, I will be getting the PC light bulbs from reefgeek.com and it said "55/65 watts," what do this mean? Is it 55 or 65 watts?

The ballast I am using can fire 2x55 or 2x65 and it's the workhorse5 from reefgeek.com too.

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Solid state electronic ballast for use with compact fluorescent (powercompact), T4, T5 HO, T8 HO, T10, and T12 lamps. Ballast is rated to run a maximum of 128 watts. In aquarium lighting applications, ballast is typically used to power one 96 watt compact fluorescent (powercompact) bulb or two 55 or 65 watt compact fluorescent (powercompact) bulbs.
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Old 04-26-2006, 02:34 PM   #12 (permalink)
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You can either do 55 or 65w


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I mean the bulbs. The ballast can handle 55 or 65 watts, but when I order the light bulbs it's not "55watts 10000k" or "65watts actinic03," it's "55/65watts 10000k." So, is it going to be 55 watts or 65 watts when it come. Am I suppose to tell them I want a 65W in the comment?

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Um, you might want to tell them. Try emailing them or calling and ask about it. They will know for sure
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hey gkw kent makes pretty good stuff but you cant beat the live stuff phytofeast live. it has been making more than just my clam happy in the tank. also try to stay away from kent microvert unless you do water changes like every week, that stuff is strong and clouds the tank like crazy.


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