Question Regarding Metal Halides

Discussion in 'Metal Halide Aquarium Lighting' started by Da_Gopherboy, May 10, 2009.

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  1. Da_Gopherboy

    Da_Gopherboy Fire Shrimp

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    So its now about that time. My Metal Halide Bulb is about eight months old, and my understanding is the performance has already begun to suffer. Now at this time I don't have any negative effects of my lamb getting old, my question is what kind of changes will I have when I change the bulb?

    My Aquarium is a 29 gallon display with a single 175 watt 20k bulb.

    Thanks for input,
    Gavin
     
    Da_Gopherboy, May 10, 2009
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    none since your changing it when it starts to go bad. if you let it get old it wouldnt be as bright and lil different kelvin

    edit: really old bulbs turn on and off repeatedly
     
    sostoudt, May 10, 2009
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