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I've recently changed out my oydessa t5 and pc bulbs to UVLs and man what a difference.. I only have about 18" from light to bottom of tank in my 55...
if you have a wet/dry filter.. clean your sump, filters, bioballs out good in clean saltwater.. you could also add a bag of de-nitrate into your...
How old was your oddysea unit when you put in the new bulbs that caused the ballasts to fail? I find it hard to see a same wattage bulb would cause...
do they look like tiny white dots with 8-10 arms/legs? and the arms/legs move around with current? if so I have them too for a while now..
+3 I have qty (2) swing arms same brand same model.. 1 reads 1.026 other reads 1.028 so I usally go with a average.. but its almost like...
thanks for the eye candy and words I cant read! :)
UVL PC bulbs with internal reflectors. I got mine from reefgeek.com UVL w/ internal reflectors bulb put 50% more light into the tank.. best pc...
I've heard 10k are more for growth while actinic is more for looks.. but to answer your question you can change 2 12ks to actinics.. no problems.....
be careful.. I've had a few eels in the past including a few snowflakes.. I had a 3' foot long snowflake in my 55g. and when I put another type of...
good idea, and great job! I would add a 3"x22"? wide piece of glass and glue it to the top of tank glass from front to back as a support brace.....
x3 dont use it until your ready.
I had one die recently.. it was not on its back.. but was upright and just wasnt moving.. looked fine except it was dead.. dont know if my other...
kenya tree, zoas, polyps, leathers, mushrooms.. feather duster, gorgonians, (no light needed)
from what ive been reading.. go with Giesmann, ATI or UVL brand bulbs for good growth rate and PAR/PUR ratings.. current bulbs will be ok for a...
I use kent ph/dkh super buffer.. its raises PH and dHK.. I would do a small water change and use some of that with your saltmix..
$30 bucks for all.. probly would be close to $80-100 at your lfs.
ok I found it.. well its grim reaper not death.. lol http://www.3reef.com/forums/reef-lighting/current-usa-t5ho-lamps-68027.html
brine shrimp net $1.50-1.99 petco.. just move the net back and forth in the tank.. it all should come out easily.
Both our good thread guys! but the one Im looking for didnt have pictures.. it looked allittle like this ATI 12k: 463 par ATI AQUABLUE: 234 par...
hello,Ive searched and searched..I Cant find that thread with like 10 different T5 bulbs and PAR results per different brands & temps.. a member on...
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