Lighting Woes

So this morning I go to turn on the tank light....No dice.
Scrambling around the lfs and other places looking for a replacement posthaste. I have a sun lamp on by the tank right now. I know it's not optimal but ya do what you gotta do

 

Is there anything you can figure out is wrong? Lamps or ballast perhaps? What type of light is it?

 

It's a triple tube fluorescent
2x10,000K daylights
1 420 actinic.

I know they weren't the best anyway but the tank was happy......
I'll try taking in apart tonight but I take this as a sign to upgrade, LMAO!

 

Oh, so its a standard T8 fixture? If so the newer ones made do NOT have the replaceable started as the older ones did so if the starter goes you need a new fixture! Darn you Perfecto and All Glass, I mean Aqueon!!

 

I have found through experience that turning the lights on and off manually (with the switch) wears out the switch and/or sometimes salt and corrosion will cause the switch to stay on or off. Best solution is a timer. Most modern fixtures are now equipped with a protective covering over the on/off switch but a timer is the answer.

 

LMAO, it is an all-glass. I have a new starter so I'll try that but I'm getting new lights anyway darnit!! LOL


Thank you guys! I'll definitely be getting a timer as well. Home Depot here I come!