My lights just came in!!!

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Marty, Feb 26, 2008.

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  1. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    They are really good lights. Just be prepared for super growth. And hopefully you won't get the bubbles like I have now.

    Good luck!
     
    Marty, Feb 27, 2008
    Marty, Feb 27, 2008
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  2. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    Those bubbles are probably from a thin layer of algae on rocks that are making the bubble "stick to it".
     
    aquaboy, Feb 28, 2008
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  3. Marty

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    Hmm, so are these algaes pulling oxygen out of the water that would otherwise be breathed by my fishes?
     
    Marty, Feb 28, 2008
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  4. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    no. just some micro bubbles in water getting stuck to algae :)
     
    aquaboy, Feb 28, 2008
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  5. Calawah

    Calawah Astrea Snail

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    If the bubbles are from algae they would be oxygen made by the algae photosynthesizing water and CO2
     
    Calawah, Feb 29, 2008
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  6. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    Interesting. Thanks. =)
     
    Marty, Feb 29, 2008
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  7. dh1758

    dh1758 Astrea Snail

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    I just had the exact same lights (48" 760w) come in yesterday and so far I've been completely impressed especially for the price. Some may think you need to replace the ballast and bulb but IMO not entirely necessary, tho when I need to replace mine I'll def upgrade them.
     
    dh1758, Mar 12, 2008
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