[Vic8361]

looking for any old bulbs anyone might have.
Thanks,
Vic

[inkblue]

i actually have tw0 brand new buLbs iF yoU wanna buy them for $15 each... i dont think my ballast workS on them

[ulmo]

Vic,

I have a 48" URI actinic that you can have. I also have some Aquasun 10K as well. Just donate me a frag.

Peter

[ulmo]

Sorry....just saw the NO, not VHO.

Peter

	VHO Very High Output Fluorescent Lighting - Fluorescent bulbs that run on special ballasts and have an output that is significantly higher than normal tubes. It is very possible to run an entire reef system on VHO lighting providing the proper number of bulbs and mixture of spectrums are chosen. For most hobbyists, these tubes are used in conjunction with Metal Halide lighting for simulating dawn and dusk. They often provide the "bluer" end of the light spectrum and thus a more aesthetically appealing display.

[samksy]

Vic,

What's the purpose of getting those old bulbs?
I have one old normal output 50/50 6000k
and two uri actinic white, dunno if it's vho or normal output
All 48 inches, you you welcome to take it for free.

	VHO Very High Output Fluorescent Lighting - Fluorescent bulbs that run on special ballasts and have an output that is significantly higher than normal tubes. It is very possible to run an entire reef system on VHO lighting providing the proper number of bulbs and mixture of spectrums are chosen. For most hobbyists, these tubes are used in conjunction with Metal Halide lighting for simulating dawn and dusk. They often provide the "bluer" end of the light spectrum and thus a more aesthetically appealing display.

[Vic8361]

Ink blue what kind of bulbs are they?
I am really looking for some bulbs that won't cost me too much I'll even take bulbs over a year old.

I have a 65 flat back hex in my bedroom that has softies and some lps corals in it. I call it my getto tank. Very little maintance it has no skimmer and it hasn't had a water change in about three years. The funny thing is that every thing is doing well. Go figure. I run only four 40 watt bulbs on the tank two actinic and two phillips daylight delux bulbs that I buy from home depot I change the daylight bulbs about every 6 to 9 months but the actinc bulbs are over three years old I just feel it's time to change them. Just wondering if anyone had any laying around that I could get for a good price.

Thanks Sam for the offer but i only need the actinic bulbs.

You to Peter we got to get together some time and I haven't forgoton about that frag I told you about.

Vic

	LPS Large Polyped Stony corals – In the aquarium hobby this is a common division of the species of stony corals based upon the visual assessment of the size of the polyps. Corals in this category were among the first stony corals to be kept successfully in captivity and include many very beautiful species. Commonly kept Genera include Euphyllia (hammer/frogspawn coral), Favia (brain coral), Plerogyra (bubble coral), Lobophyllia (meat/tooth coral), and Caulastrea (candycane coral). LPS corals also include the popular solitary non-colonial stony corals such as Fungia (plate coral), Cynarina (button coral), Trachyphyllia (open brain coral), and Herpolitha (tongue coral). Like their SPS counterparts, LPS corals require good water quality, intense lighting of the appropriate spectrum, adequate water movement and regular supplementation of calcium.

[inkblue]

Coralife purchas'd from Hellolights

Quote: Originally Posted by Vic8361 Ink blue what kind of bulbs are they? I am really looking for some bulbs that won't cost me too much I'll even take bulbs over a year old. I have a 65 flat back hex in my bedroom that has softies and some lps corals in it. I call it my getto tank. Very little maintance it has no skimmer and it hasn't had a water change in about three years. The funny thing is that every thing is doing well. Go figure. I run only four 40 watt bulbs on the tank two actinic and two phillips daylight delux bulbs that I buy from home depot I change the daylight bulbs about every 6 to 9 months but the actinc bulbs are over three years old I just feel it's time to change them. Just wondering if anyone had any laying around that I could get for a good price. Thanks Sam for the offer but i only need the actinic bulbs. You to Peter we got to get together some time and I haven't forgoton about that frag I told you about. Vic

Vic ,it not weird ,when i worked in the LFS one guy we knew had a tank for i thnk 5 or 6 years ,no water change ,had and ell ,and other fish ,and lthey ived veryhaappy ,just interesting how we do water changes ,add high end stuff ,and the tank that have great success ar the one that you dont do a thing too ,

	LPS Large Polyped Stony corals – In the aquarium hobby this is a common division of the species of stony corals based upon the visual assessment of the size of the polyps. Corals in this category were among the first stony corals to be kept successfully in captivity and include many very beautiful species. Commonly kept Genera include Euphyllia (hammer/frogspawn coral), Favia (brain coral), Plerogyra (bubble coral), Lobophyllia (meat/tooth coral), and Caulastrea (candycane coral). LPS corals also include the popular solitary non-colonial stony corals such as Fungia (plate coral), Cynarina (button coral), Trachyphyllia (open brain coral), and Herpolitha (tongue coral). Like their SPS counterparts, LPS corals require good water quality, intense lighting of the appropriate spectrum, adequate water movement and regular supplementation of calcium.

[Tonyscoots84]

how healthy of a tank could that be though. i just dont understand, i do test almost everyday and do a 5 gallon water change once a week. that really pisses me off. hehe i should try not doing n e thing 2 the tank anymore take off the skimmer and the backup hob filter and just leave the powerheads. my luck everything will die. hehe

[gforce6]

I think the key is matured water. You can not make 5-6 years old water with any kind of high end equipment, only the time will make that water. So, be patient.