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Old 11-12-2009, 08:36 PM
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I'm very curious about this too. I have heard so many conflicting reports.. some replace their T5s once a year, some every few months, and you replace yours every 3??

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Yes, the blubs get changed out, 2.5-3 months.

i had orginally planned to change them out every 6, but i wanted to see if there was a difference after 3. and to the eye the tank looked more bright and a hint of blue after changing them out early. it kinda stuck on me.

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Incredible tank John! That tank has amazing growth and is stunning! I have had my eye on those purple tangs too over the last few weeks. Would love to try one if I can get this tank up and running quickly (if there is any left!). They are so nice and fat!
GREAT BUY! Sorry to hear of the tank mishaps - seems to always go that way - one thing after another!
Gorgeous tank!
Thanks Carmen, yeah those purple tangs are FAT. i put half a sheet of nori in the tank, he tried to roll nemo in it to have nemo sushi, hahah, not true. but he did go to town on it.

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Previous to this I saw 6 months once, and I though that was crazy. I also thought the general consensus was 1 year (depending on quality of bulbs) - mine burned out sooner (damn Current USA 18" bulbs), but \I have a PAR meter to monitor my bulb life.

What's your reasoning on the 3 months (if indeed that is correct)?
yup, 3 months, i have had good results with them thus far, so its kinda hard to change now. maybe in a new system, i would try to go further, and see what happens, but for now i will contiune to change them out, 2.5 -3 months.

and for those who have asked. my friend Scott comes by every 2.5-3 months, to pick up the blubs and trade frags.

thanks everyone.
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