Advice on lighting

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by FLfishGirl, Nov 3, 2010.

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  1. FLfishGirl

    FLfishGirl Fire Shrimp

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    ooh, I really like this.
     
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  3. FLfishGirl

    FLfishGirl Fire Shrimp

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    I think I may steal your combo 2in10...

    Blue+, Aquablue, Purple +, Blue +

    I really like the way that looks. Now I have one more question. I currently have one bulb out. I plan on just replacing them all. Should I do this gradually? This is the first time I have needed to change my bulbs out.
     
  4. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    You can either replace them all at once and shorten the light schedule gradually bringing it up to full time... or
    You can replace 1 bulb at a time several days in between.

    Personally, I can never wait to see the final product.
     
  5. FLfishGirl

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    Me neither jon, i am slightly impatient. I think I will do it over a few days.
     
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    I would suggest changing a bulb out every 3 or 4 days. Start with the blues as their color shifts the most and quickest.
     
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Your reds. pinks, purples and oranges will show real well under this bulb combo.
     
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  9. FLfishGirl

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    will do, thx
     
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    PierceEye Aiptasia Anemone

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    I am running 2 UVI 454's and 1 UVI AquaSun and 1 UVI Actinic White and 2 Ecoxotic 453 blue stunner strips

    At first I thoguht it looked a bit pinkish but now I actually like the way it makes the corals pop...reds - oranges are really cool...
    I would take a pic but only the 454's are on
    Oh I also run 2
     
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    That would be a nice photo to see. Are you over driving the bulbs? Looking at your light selection you have enough blue to overcome any pink from the bulbs.
     
  12. FLfishGirl

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    I would love to see a pic of that