G grav Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 15, 2003 #1 Of course they tell you 1 yr when you buy em, but it has been 6 months and I'm getting some hair alge growth. Quick easy question, I wont ramble on... Thanks!
Of course they tell you 1 yr when you buy em, but it has been 6 months and I'm getting some hair alge growth. Quick easy question, I wont ramble on... Thanks!
J jhaag Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 16, 2003 #2 I usually run my 55W bulbs about 9 months. Any longer then that I feel the intensity starts to fade. Just my $0.02 though...
I usually run my 55W bulbs about 9 months. Any longer then that I feel the intensity starts to fade. Just my $0.02 though...
D Droggy Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 17, 2003 #3 Fluros are good for 6 months, after that they lose their colour spectrum and intensity.Once that happens the algae monster starts to come out.. :wink:
Fluros are good for 6 months, after that they lose their colour spectrum and intensity.Once that happens the algae monster starts to come out.. :wink:
G grav Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 20, 2003 #4 Thanks guys. Been about 6 months, I'll change em out. Worth eliminating a possible cause for the $50.
Thanks guys. Been about 6 months, I'll change em out. Worth eliminating a possible cause for the $50.
S samw Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 20, 2003 #5 I had to change mine at the 6 month mark as well.
