Vho bulb replacement

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  1. nctinter

    nctinter Skunk Shrimp

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    So my 150g is doing pretty well. Live rock is in and I am pretty sure it is cycled. I'm still gonna wait a couple more weeks to make sure. Question is I have 3 60" VHO in the canopy on a ice cap ballast. I got this whole setup from a friend and he had alot of success with the lights with his corals. I'm gonna stick with them for now. I do need to replace the bulbs. There are two URI actinic whites and one super actinic. Any suggestions for new bulbs? Is there a better bulb out there as far as color or par? Or should I reorder what I have? Thanks guys!
     
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  3. ericd

    ericd Astrea Snail

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    If your replacing all the bulbs I'd get 1 actinic white, 1 super actinic and (1) 14000k 75/25 bulb. I'd stay away from the aquasun (I don't care much for it's pinkish color).
     
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    nctinter Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks Ericd.. I read that about there aquasun and definitely don't want a pink color
     
  5. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    Hello nc, It is always a good practice, when replacing bulbs, to replace them one at a time spaced out. Usually, 1 week between bulbs is adequate to give the inhabitants in the tank a chance to adjust. Some go 2 weeks in between to avoid possible algae blooms.
     
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