shocksta
03/07/2005, 03:08 PM
Hi everyone,
It's been awhile since I posted here... I've got a 29g tank and am running 2 ARO ballasts that I got from HelloLights (http://www.hellolights.com/2xbalkit.html). I've had them for about a year and it is time for me to replace the bulbs... so I've got a few questions.
1.) I seem to recall seeing something awhile ago about these ballasts able to run 65w bulbs instead of just the 55w... is this true?
2.) Currently, I have 2 10k and 2 03 Actinics running and am wondering what combination I should replace these with? Replace with same setup - 2 10k + 2 03? or 2 03, 1 50/50, 1 10k? etc etc. I currently have an ocellaris clown and his BTA along with a cleanup crew (astrea, turbos, emeralds, bristleworms, nassarius snails, etc etc). I'm wanting to add some zoo's, polyps, xenia if possible - so keep that in mind for the lighting.
3.) Is there an online retailer that is typically best for attaining these replacement bulbs - in regard to both quality and price.
4.) I also seem to recall that it is best to replace these things over time - say 1 bulb every few weeks instead of all 4 bulbs at once... so as not to alter the environment too quickly. Is this true?? If so, what is the best schedule for this?
I think that is it for now. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!!
It's been awhile since I posted here... I've got a 29g tank and am running 2 ARO ballasts that I got from HelloLights (http://www.hellolights.com/2xbalkit.html). I've had them for about a year and it is time for me to replace the bulbs... so I've got a few questions.
1.) I seem to recall seeing something awhile ago about these ballasts able to run 65w bulbs instead of just the 55w... is this true?
2.) Currently, I have 2 10k and 2 03 Actinics running and am wondering what combination I should replace these with? Replace with same setup - 2 10k + 2 03? or 2 03, 1 50/50, 1 10k? etc etc. I currently have an ocellaris clown and his BTA along with a cleanup crew (astrea, turbos, emeralds, bristleworms, nassarius snails, etc etc). I'm wanting to add some zoo's, polyps, xenia if possible - so keep that in mind for the lighting.
3.) Is there an online retailer that is typically best for attaining these replacement bulbs - in regard to both quality and price.
4.) I also seem to recall that it is best to replace these things over time - say 1 bulb every few weeks instead of all 4 bulbs at once... so as not to alter the environment too quickly. Is this true?? If so, what is the best schedule for this?
I think that is it for now. Any help is much appreciated. Thanks!!