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Old 04-03-2009, 03:55 PM
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Talking I just have to celebrate....

I finally got rid of the PC fixtures over my reef! My corals are now the proud owners of a 8 bulb HO T5 TEK light!

How nerdy I am to be so excited . At least it doubles as a tanning bed.


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Old 04-03-2009, 04:15 PM
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Thats great Diana.

How nerdy is it that we are all happy for you as well?

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Old 04-03-2009, 05:39 PM
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Nah, not nerdy to us. Does that make us all nerds cuz we know the excitement you have? lol

Congrats!! Did you really notice a difference going from PC to T5HO?
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Old 04-03-2009, 05:47 PM
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hmmmmmm i think pictures would do this thread a great justice
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Old 04-03-2009, 05:52 PM
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Awesome!!! I agree, we need pics!
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Old 04-03-2009, 06:20 PM
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They are excellent lights, you will love them... good for you.
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Old 04-04-2009, 02:25 AM
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Oookie here are a few pictures. Keep in mind my corals have been browning out under PC's for years, so they will take a while to color up!

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Old 04-04-2009, 02:39 AM
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Yes! Much better.
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Old 04-04-2009, 02:57 AM
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i would run them up how you have them for a few months then drop them halfway then all the way down a few months after that, with my par meter thier was no difference in bulb output after 2 months so im gonna probably wait 4-6 months before droping it down, trust me even all the way up you get alot of light,when i had it close to the bottom of the legs the temp did raise a couple degrees in the day so i dont mind having it up a bit anyway
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Old 04-04-2009, 04:34 AM
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love your tank my dear, havent seen you on here in a long time. love your aquascape too.
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