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10/19/2015, 02:48 PM
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Registered Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: WA
Posts: 205
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MH bulbs
How often the the bulbs for a MH should be replaced,i was told every 8-9 months, is that accurate?
the difference betwing 10k,14k,20k and which the best brand to buy,where to buy? |
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10/19/2015, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Houston, TX
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Depends on the bulb. Radiums last pretty long... i let mine go for about 14 months before I changed them.
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10/19/2015, 03:50 PM
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as little as 6 or as much as 10, IME.
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Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%. |
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10/19/2015, 04:02 PM
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MASVC Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Simi Valley, CA
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Do yourself a favor and buy Radiums.
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