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05/06/2012, 03:44 PM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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Bulbs
Looking into getting some new bulbs for my lights. System is a Odyssea 48" professional with 2 daylights and 2 "blue" actinics. What would you guys suggest as some good bulbs to put in. I am keeping corals and fish (55g tank). Also, how often should bulbs be changed.
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05/14/2012, 02:24 AM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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Somebody has to have some ideas...
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05/14/2012, 05:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Lynchburg, Va
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What kind of bulbs pc, t5, t5ho?
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05/14/2012, 05:34 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: New Orleans, La
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ATI bulbs. Combinations depend on the look you want in the tank. If you like a deep blue go with 3 Blue Plus and 1 Purple Plus. If you want it a crisp blue/white go with 2 Blue Plus, 1 Purple Plus, and 1 Coral Plus. I change mine every 9 months.
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05/14/2012, 08:46 AM
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That Guy
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: New Braunfels, TX
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Awesome, thanks! I am right about at the point where I need to change them too. What would you recommend for time between each bulb change? I was thinking change 1 every week. Also, would the deep blue look be enough for corals? I am thinking it isn't?
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05/14/2012, 09:10 AM
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That Guy
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Quote:
 they are T5HO, 4 bulbs total
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