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jda123
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Metal halide wattage recommendations
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Also, you can use cheap Chinese bulbs from eBay. They are OK. Some of them will die an early death. Don't try and mix bulbs from...
Sep 6, 2026
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jda123
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Metal halide wattage recommendations
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Just AquaBright and ReefBrite for DE stuff. You always have to use the fixture glass with DE stuff since they have no shield for the...
Sep 6, 2026
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Kayvon
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Metal halide wattage recommendations
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I think electronic ballasts will be fine for now. The Phoenix bulbs aren't being made anymore, what's the go to bulb of the ones still...
Sep 5, 2026
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jda123
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very large free tank
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Does it come with an Oscar and Arrowana?
Sep 5, 2026
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jda123
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Metal halide wattage recommendations
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I also find it fine to use DE bulbs for 2 years. Most SE bulbs are fine to use for 2 years too, but for some reason Radium 20k seem to...
Sep 5, 2026
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jda123
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Metal halide wattage recommendations
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The only difference is that DE bulbs are made to HQI spec, so you need true HQI magnetic ballasts to run them to full potential at...
Sep 5, 2026
Dr.DiSilicate
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Sent you a message. Shoot me any extra questions. I’ll be glad to help or chat on the phone. Out of town until Monday evening Sent...
Sep 4, 2026
Dr.DiSilicate
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Thank you all for the tips. I will take them to heart. Are DE bulbs as available as SE? I just got Giesemann's invoice and implementing...
Sep 4, 2026
SynDen
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Metal halide wattage recommendations
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Ya De bulbs are generally better anyway. This is the best one currently, since most companies dont make them anymore...
Sep 4, 2026
SynDen
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September 19 Meeting - Potluck at Fins Up Reef
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This is coming up soon. What is everyone bringing?
Sep 4, 2026
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Kayvon
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I just shut down a tank that was 30 years old. Oceanic 210 made in 1988. Here are my tips: No controllers or electronics on major...
Sep 4, 2026
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Kayvon
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Metal halide wattage recommendations
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Thank you all for the tips. I will take them to heart. Are DE bulbs as available as SE? I just got Giesemann's invoice and implementing...
Sep 4, 2026
SynDen
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very large free tank
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Thats a big tank, and it free. Wish I had the space for it
Sep 2, 2026
Ambrosio Aquatics
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figured someone could snag this...
Sep 2, 2026
quackenbush
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tank breakdown. getting out. lots for sale
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Hannas still available. List on OP updated.
Sep 2, 2026
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