RBTA bubbled back up under halides in 3 hours

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  1. FlyPenFly

    FlyPenFly Astrea Snail

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    I had this guy for about 5 months now.

    Came to me bubbled up. Had it under a Sol Blue that was ran near max. It turned into a LTA. Had it over a Radion G1 briefly, no difference.

    Switched over to a Maxspect Razor ran near max, became slightly less LTA-ish.

    Switched over to 2x 250w MH + T5, in 3 hours it's bubbling back up very nicely.

    Purely anecdotal experience but just wanted to share my experience.

    Under LED:
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    Under Halides:
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    FlyPenFly, May 11, 2013
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  2. jimmy_beaner

    jimmy_beaner Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    For what it's worth, mine bubble any time the light changes significantly.
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    hmmm interesting!!!!
     
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  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    Beautiful! I'm so jealous that it's hosting your black and white clowns!
     
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  5. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Exhibit A as to why I just went with T5s! That looks great!
     
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  6. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    Beautiful!! I love my T5s, never been sold on leds
     
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  7. DSC reef

    DSC reef Giant Squid

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    One day OFK, one day. Lol
     
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  8. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    *sigh* I think I need to try a RBTA vs. green......
     
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  9. FlyPenFly

    FlyPenFly Astrea Snail

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    I don't think that matters. It's really more about the clowns. The black clowns seem to be a bit more aggressive and host sooner. I had a green BTA in the tank and it was actually hosted first. The BTA was too big though for this tank and I moved it to another tank.
     
    FlyPenFly, May 17, 2013
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  10. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    T5 - Change colors = all new bulbs
    LED - Change Colors = Press a couple of buttons

    Just sayin.
     
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