How Often should I change my lamps

fulinn · 06-18-2006, 03:24 PM

I have a FOWLR tank. I just put in a brand new Coralife 50/50 T-12 lamp in my hood.

How often should I plan on replacing my lamps ? Is there a guide line somewhere ?

Thanks

Bonnie

Kensn · 06-18-2006, 03:31 PM

Being a fish only tank i would not be too concerned with changing the bulb as I would be if there was light dependant life in the tank. 1 year is a good base for a flouresent bulb, but you might get away with a bit longer than that. The only problem you may see is unwanted algae growth if the spectrum changes on an older bulb.

gch.3 · 06-18-2006, 03:33 PM

diddo

fulinn · 06-18-2006, 03:44 PM

Thanks for your reply's.

If I start adding corals, I'll need a whole new lighting arrangement anyhow.

So, I won't worry for now.

Bonnie

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fulinn Midas Blenny Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 90 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: How Often should I change my lamps Thanks for your reply's. If I start adding corals, I'll need a whole new lighting arrangement anyhow. So, I won't worry for now. Bonnie __________________ Equipment: 75g AGA Remora AquaC PRO HOT Skimmer 1 maxi-jet 1200 power head 2 maxi-jet 600 power heads 1 maxi-jet 900 power head 250w heater 200 pounds KolorScape Playsand 75 pounds Live Rock 50/50 Coralife Lamp ( T-12 ) LiveStock : 6 small blue legged hermits 6.9.06 1 small red legged hermit 6.6.06 6 Cerithium Snails 6.6.06 6 Mexican Turbo Snails 6.6.06 6 Nerite Snails 6.6.06 1 Coral Banded Shrimp 7.1.06 1 Chocolate Chip Starfish 7.1.06 1 Purple Psuedochromis 7.24.06

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