Which bulb to start with

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  1. DustyE

    DustyE Fire Worm

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    I have a JBJ Trinity 48" 4 bulb fixture that is a few months old that I'm wanting to upgrade the bulbs in, it currently has front to back
    10000k
    420nm
    10000k
    460nm
    I am only going to be able to change the bulbs one at a time. When all is said and done I will have from front to back
    ATI Blue +
    ATI Aquablue Special
    ATI Purple +
    ATI Blue +

    and now the question which bulb should I buy first and what one do I replace?
    Thanks in advance
    Dustin
     
    DustyE, Nov 27, 2011
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  2. Atticus818

    Atticus818 Eyelash Blennie

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    I would go Blue Plus first as it has the highest par value, and should the others start to preform poorly, you can supplement everything with said higher par.
     
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  3. DustyE

    DustyE Fire Worm

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    Thanks Atticus
    any thoughts on which bulb I should replace first?
     
    DustyE, Nov 28, 2011
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Replace the 420nm first and then the 460nm with blue + bulbs.
     
    2in10, Nov 29, 2011
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  5. DustyE

    DustyE Fire Worm

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    Sounds good
    Thanks for the help 2in10
     
    DustyE, Nov 29, 2011
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