Light Changing

mikeb584

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Just wondering on how long do normal flourecent lights usually last? I have had mine for about 1 year. Dosn't look discolored but not really sure when i should change it. I believe it is a 18 in 15 watt
 
mikeb584 said:
Just wondering on how long do normal flourecent lights usually last? I have had mine for about 1 year. Dosn't look discolored but not really sure when i should change it. I believe it is a 18 in 15 watt

Bulbs should be replace at a max of a year this way the intensity will stay high. I had mine just over a year and changed it, there was nothing different that I noticed, but everyplace I read or anyone I talk to says 10-12 mths.

I think that planted tanks change more often.
 
You won't notice to much visible difference to the eye. But if you checked with a light meter there is quite a drastic fall-off in output in older flourescent bulbs. A good way to check this is use your camera, if you have one with a light meter that is.
 
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