changing bulbs

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by GreyGhost, Oct 10, 2009.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. GreyGhost

    GreyGhost Purple Spiny Lobster

    Joined:
    Sep 7, 2009
    Messages:
    452
    I have the Catalina brand 6 bulb T-5 lighting unit. The bulb's are three 10.000 and three 450nm (never heard of 450 till now) The bulb's came with the fixture I have had it about 4 month's now. How long can I run on these light's. Do you think they will be good until at least after Christmas?
    And when I do change bulb's I want to go with the best on the market. I have SPS LPS and softies, no clam, what bulb's would be best for what I have? And how long could I skate on these and still keep thing's right for the tank inhabitants?
     
    GreyGhost, Oct 10, 2009
    GreyGhost, Oct 10, 2009
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

    Joined:
    May 24, 2009
    Messages:
    5,926
    Location:
    Colorado
    T5s are supposed to last a year but if they are cheaper ones they may not. You should notice a slight decline in your corals and maybe some algae when they are ready to be replaced. You should make it past Christmas.
     
    mikejrice, Oct 10, 2009
    mikejrice, Oct 10, 2009
    #2