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Old 06-15-2011, 02:02 PM
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IMO, after about 8 months, phoenix look nothing like they did new so you wont get an accurate portrayal of colour...
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Old 06-17-2011, 09:55 AM
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IMO, after about 8 months, phoenix look nothing like they did new so you wont get an accurate portrayal of colour...
Do they really loose that much so it is noticeable with the naked eye?
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Old 06-17-2011, 07:29 PM
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Do they really loose that much so it is noticeable with the naked eye?
Yup they do. I use those bulbs all the time and find by the 9-10 month mark, adding a new one will make the tank look very blue compared to a daylight color that it has turned too.
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