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Unread 02/06/2010, 06:53 PM   #1
Robka
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Changing VHO light bulbs?

In order to not shock my corals, what is the right amount of time to change all four bulbs? I changed one today, should I do another one tomorrow or wait longer?

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Unread 02/06/2010, 06:58 PM   #2
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I would wait a few days. How old are the bulbs you are changing out?


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I would wait a few days. How old are the bulbs you are changing out?
The old bulbs are about 7 months old.


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I don't think it will shock them if you change them all out. If you want to play it safe 1 a day would be fine.


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Unread 02/06/2010, 07:11 PM   #5
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I don't think it will shock them if you change them all out. If you want to play it safe 1 a day would be fine.
Sounds great Thanks for the help,

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