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how long with no lights?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by mthomp, Apr 3, 2011.

  1. Apr 3, 2011 #1
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    I have been needing new bulbs for a while now but didnt want to spend the money knowing I am getting new lights.  As it turns out i went to turn my lights on today and bulbs are burned out and I wont be getting my new lights till tuesday.  Should I be worried or will things be ok for a few days?
     
  2. Apr 3, 2011 #2
    AJ

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    I've never gone more than 2 days. What kind of bulbs do you need? Maybe someone has some you can use for a short time until your new ones show up.

    --AJ
     
  3. Apr 3, 2011 #3
    Foo

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    You'll be fine for 2 days.
     
  4. Apr 3, 2011 #4
    mthomp

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    They are 14k 150w DE halides. I have done some reading and everything points to things being fine. Still makes me nervous
     
  5. Apr 3, 2011 #5
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I have gone a few days with no tank lights and everything was fine, Not that I have alot of coral. I do get quite a bit of natural light from a sliding glass door though
     
  6. Apr 3, 2011 #6
    Zachstankostosmall Quad cities

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    Call me mike
     
  7. Apr 4, 2011 #7
    seanndenise1

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    its not always sunny on the reef /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif sometimes i think its good to give a tank a break from the lights. jmo though.

    sounds like bulbs burning out is not the problem, did 1 or more go out?
     
  8. Apr 4, 2011 #8
    mthomp

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    sean the bulbs were over a yr old. I only hadnt replaced them because I was getting a new one which I picked up lastnight. I put bulbs in it from my newer light and they fired fine.
     

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