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04/03/2008, 08:03 AM
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actinics blew so i have a question.
my dual actinics ballast blew and i don't know when i can replace it. so right now it only has a 150watt MH. it's a 40g. how long will it be ok without the actinics? the actinics were 24 watts each. thanks in advance!
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~matt~ Current Tank Info: 180g - 4' by 3' by 2'. bubbleking mini 180, apex controller, (2) vortech mp40's, phosban reactor, geissmen moonlight fixture |
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04/03/2008, 08:05 AM
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what K is the MH?
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a left over shrimp shedding is not "a sicilian message meaning luca brasi sleeps with the fishes" fish are friends, not food Current Tank Info: 90gal salt, 2 250mh 14k hamiltons 2 110 actinic, 127lbs LR,50lbs tonga 70lbs indonesia 7lbs tonga branch asm g3 |
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04/03/2008, 08:07 AM
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14k
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04/03/2008, 08:22 AM
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You should be ok with just the 14k
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04/03/2008, 08:23 AM
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so do i even need to replace them?
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~matt~ Current Tank Info: 180g - 4' by 3' by 2'. bubbleking mini 180, apex controller, (2) vortech mp40's, phosban reactor, geissmen moonlight fixture |
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04/03/2008, 08:27 AM
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I enjoy my actinics coming on 1 hour before and staying on 1 hour after my main lighting. Seems to cause less stress in my tank.
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