Freeskier98
08/11/2005, 08:48 AM
Ive had this bulb for about 6 months, running off an ARO electric HQI ballast.
Just recently my tank went through a cyano outbreak. Nothing in the tank has changed, no excess feeding, nothing. I attributed the outbreak to the lights, as it seemed to lose 50% intensity, as well as a spectrum shift toward lowerK
Did some waterchanges, reduced feedings... everything was better again.
But now the bulbs seems to brighter than it has even been. As well as an increase in coral growth (2x better) I really like the color now too. It has develped a bluer hue to it.
I know this sounds like a high nutrient situation, but I still suspect the bulb.
Its almost as if bulb is getting better as it ages. It did initially have that low curve but now is on its way back up. As of right now it is brighter and a better color than it was when I got it.
Has anyone else noticed this?
Just recently my tank went through a cyano outbreak. Nothing in the tank has changed, no excess feeding, nothing. I attributed the outbreak to the lights, as it seemed to lose 50% intensity, as well as a spectrum shift toward lowerK
Did some waterchanges, reduced feedings... everything was better again.
But now the bulbs seems to brighter than it has even been. As well as an increase in coral growth (2x better) I really like the color now too. It has develped a bluer hue to it.
I know this sounds like a high nutrient situation, but I still suspect the bulb.
Its almost as if bulb is getting better as it ages. It did initially have that low curve but now is on its way back up. As of right now it is brighter and a better color than it was when I got it.
Has anyone else noticed this?