Don't forget to change those bulbs

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Dador, Jan 12, 2008.

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    You change your actinics every 6 month? Are they pc or ts? I change my pc's every year.
     
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  2. Otty

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    Mine are VHO and I burn them 16 hrs a day so I get by with only running my MH's 7 1/2 hours. That is about a 1/3 longer then most people burn the actinics so they burn out faster. One of these days I will invest in a light meter...;D
     
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  3. Otty

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    Ha! Your early years were pretty fun too....;)
     
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  4. BaxterS80

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    Oh yeah, way tooo much fun....LOL8)
     
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  5. inwall75

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  6. lunatik_69

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    Havent we all?:hehe:
     
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  7. Otty

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  8. lunatik_69

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    Not me I didn't inhale it! :p[/quote]
    riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiggggghhhhtttttttt!
     
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  9. inwall75

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    Glad to help Scott.

    PS....next month, a VERY big name will be visiting Planet Reef. Send me a reminder PM so I can give the exact date.
     
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  10. Dador

    Dador Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Same for me VHOs every 6month and metal halides once a year.
     
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