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the reflector is lame but will work, besides just the xm 20k free bulb normally runs $70-80 bucks. and your getting the...
not all plugs are made equal. just trim it out of the water, the few minutes each coral is out of the water wont hurt it.
well caught my red saddleback clown hosting my toadstool leather coral today! after 1 year in the tank together finally. very happy about that!...
thanks dingo! yeah with the extra light comes heat. well the good new after putting in another fan last night, my water temps are at 81 right now...
I believe its pre-wired. if not its as easy as connecting white wire to a white wire, black to black, etc.. using wire nuts. the reflector will take...
need to find out what 150w mh bulbs are installed. if they a good brand and what kelvin rating, which will make a difference as well.
thats work defnitly very cool! makes july 4th fireworks look like some bottle rockets. lol
t8 lights are pretty weak wattages but if the glass 100% clean, id guess your probly losing 10-20% of light power.
magnetic ballasts = hot, heavy, and use more power. cheap electronic ballasts = light,cool, and use less power. more $$$ the bulbs will get hot and...
love that wrasse almost like a freshwater koi colors. under actinics the colors are sick! good job!
bulbs and SLR reflectors make the difference, then also decent ballasts on T5s.
they also sell ph buffer that wont really mess with your dkh. I think kent marine buffer?
give us some updates w/ pics when u get those bad boys installed.
x2 on that. phoenix 14k is a popular bulb even though it looks closer to a 20k (bluish hue) but still has good par/growth numbers.
well that the one for you then. happy I could help.
that size unit in a 2 bulb configuration shouldnt have a fan, I think only 4 bulbs fixtures have a fan. yes its t5h0. only thing its on backorder...
well after having my water temps hitting 84 degrees yesterday after 8-9hrs of the MH lights being on.. I went to wal-mart tonite and picked up a 4"...
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