Actinic bulbs

masonicman · 07/16/2008, 07:34 AM

Do the actinic bulbs need to be replace slowly to avoid bleaching? or can I just replace both of my bulbs at the same time?

seapug · 07/16/2008, 08:34 AM

They can be replaced all at once.

masonicman · 07/16/2008, 09:18 AM

What about the day PC bulbs?

seapug · 07/16/2008, 09:44 AM

If you are sticking with the same wattage and they haven't degraded significantly (like years old) it's not much of a concern. It's more related to a major upgrade of or replacement of extremely old Metal Halide or T5 lamps.

masonicman · 07/16/2008, 10:54 AM

ok

07/16/2008, 07:34 AM	#1
masonicman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,313	Actinic bulbs Do the actinic bulbs need to be replace slowly to avoid bleaching? or can I just replace both of my bulbs at the same time? __________________ It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB.

07/16/2008, 08:34 AM	#2
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	They can be replaced all at once. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

07/16/2008, 09:18 AM	#3
masonicman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,313	What about the day PC bulbs? __________________ It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB.

07/16/2008, 09:44 AM	#4
seapug Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 4980 ft. Posts: 7,954 Blog Entries: 1	If you are sticking with the same wattage and they haven't degraded significantly (like years old) it's not much of a concern. It's more related to a major upgrade of or replacement of extremely old Metal Halide or T5 lamps. __________________ insert clever saying here. Current Tank Info: 200 gallon custom Marineland DD peninsular tank. LPS dominated mixed reef. Previous 90 gallon mixed reef TOTM April 2009.

07/16/2008, 10:54 AM	#5
masonicman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,313	ok __________________ It is better to ask for forgiveness then to ask for permission.......... Current Tank Info: 75 gal mixed reef, 216w LED, Remora Pro skimmer, HOB fuge, 400w htr, ATO RO/DI, 90lbs LR and 1" SB.