Coralife T5 fixture wearing out?

Discussion in 'T5 Aquarium Lighting' started by PRETZ3L5, Jan 23, 2013.

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  1. PRETZ3L5

    PRETZ3L5 Astrea Snail

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    Hey 3reef,

    Today i bought another coralife 2 bulb (54 watts each) T5 HO fixture to put over my 75 gal reef (hopefully to enhance the colors of the corals) and i noticed that the new one is a LOT brighter than the old one. ive had the old one for about 6 months now and i was wondering if the wearing out over time was normal. anyone else using these fixtures notice the same thing?

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  2. ontop27

    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    If there stock bulbs maybe that's why. Even quality bulbs your supposed to replace every 9-12 months
     
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  3. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    I agree. Are these the original bulbs?
     
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  4. PRETZ3L5

    PRETZ3L5 Astrea Snail

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    yes they are still the original bulbs, i will try replacing them. Thanks all! :)
     
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