How to change bulbs

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  1. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    My pc bulbs are now a year old and I know I need to change them, but my question is, should I change them all at one time or should I do two at a time? if I do two at I time would I change both actinics, or 1 actinic and 1 of the 10,000k?
     
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I would change them all.
     
  4. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    How many reefers does it take to change a light bulb? :)

    Do it all in one shot. I change mine every 6 months, I clean the fans and wipe down the reflectors around the MH's.
     
  5. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    ive been told, you replace one at a time. not all at once. could be too much of a light shock to your corals. do one , then a week or so later, do another. just what ive been told, and will follow.
     
  6. ibefishy

    ibefishy Montipora Capricornis

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    I have heard both ways, that is why I asked the question. I wanted to see what other people do. I really dont want to shock the inhabitants with too strong of light, but do pc lights really put out that much? The reason for my concern is I have a clam and some sps and lps high up in my tank. As of now they are thriving but I dont want to cause any issues.
     
  7. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    I personally would play it safe and change a percentage of the bulbs every week or two.