H hfleming Active Member Market Messages 153 Reaction score 23 Location Sugar Hill Oct 28, 2016 #1 It always surprises me how better the tank looks when new halide bulbs are swapped in. I probably waited too long to swap them out.
It always surprises me how better the tank looks when new halide bulbs are swapped in. I probably waited too long to swap them out.
Z zachxlutz Member Market Messages 187 Reaction score 3 Oct 28, 2016 #2 How long did you run your previous bulbs? Which ones did you go with this time?
H hfleming Active Member Market Messages 153 Reaction score 23 Location Sugar Hill Oct 28, 2016 #3 The lights are 2 400w halides,, I run Radium 20k bulbs. These were around 14 months old. I think they should probably be changed around 10 months.
The lights are 2 400w halides,, I run Radium 20k bulbs. These were around 14 months old. I think they should probably be changed around 10 months.
Z zachxlutz Member Market Messages 187 Reaction score 3 Oct 28, 2016 #4 I'm running 2x250w 14k bulbs and I'd like a little more pop in my tank. I may make the switch to 20k. How blue are the 20k lights?
I'm running 2x250w 14k bulbs and I'd like a little more pop in my tank. I may make the switch to 20k. How blue are the 20k lights?
H hfleming Active Member Market Messages 153 Reaction score 23 Location Sugar Hill Oct 28, 2016 #5 I think they are just right, not too much blue. I recommend the 20k.
