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Here is the list of T5 bulbs for sale. I am going to the meeting Saturday and can bring them with me.
$10 each
Two Geisman Actinic+ (used 1 month)
one Icecap Deepwater 14k, comparable to UVL 75/25 (never used)
One Icecap Actinic, comparable to UVL Super Actinic (used perhaps a couple of weeks)...
Very much better. Love the look of the blue plus.
My family likes that light blue tint to the water. They tell me it looks more like the blue ocean water you see on TV...LOL
I will probably put the cover back once I make a final decision on what bulbs I want. Plus don't want salt creep on the bulbs.
Now that I know how to get the cover off should be easier next time. I still think it could have been designed better.
I knew there are a few threads on this but didn't want to hi-jack someones thread. My fixture has built in controllers 1st controller is for bulbs 1 and 3, 2nd is 2 and 4. I placed the blue plus at positions 1 and 4, 14k at 2nd and purple plus at 3rd. The tank really pops like this. But I wanted...
Customer Service reply:
Hello Mark,
We are afraid you misunderstood the question. The SolarXtreme lighting system launched in early 2010 and have since undergone numerous revisions to further improve the product. Among these was an improvement to the hinge assembly to prevent the lens from...
AJ,
I took out so many screws it was crazy. The back two screws were the problem as the glass would not swing down. No clue why the last two screws would not come out or why the glass would not swing open. This is my second issue with this fixture and will never buy it again. Deep Blue was...
I must say that the Customer Service is very responsive. They replied in less than 2 hours and told me to take all 4 screws out. I did this and the glass cover came right out. I tried to get the back screws out earlier but they would only go half way. I had to press gently on the glass cover to...
This light has a terrible design. In order to change the bulbs you have to remove the legs to and then two other screws, one on each side. The glass cover should drop down on a hinge. I did all this and the cover won't move. I scratched the crap out of it trying to pry it open. This unit is junk...
The turtle ended up with a n ear infection. A big bubble formed on the tympanic membraneand surgery is the only option, don't ask the cost. My son and I researched the procedure and took the plunge. We bought what we didn't have and sterilized everything. He held the turtle while I lanced it...
I only have use filter sock from DT into sump. The Hair Algae was there before I started dosing and was hoping to eliminate or control it this way.
From what others have told me is I need a better skimmer and am saving for one. I hope between that and the vinegar things will get better.
Also...
Nitrates still steady at 40ppm. I am wondering now if I should increase the dosage. It seems at 20ppm Nitrates were at 5ppm or a bit lower.
Any suggestions from you vinegar dosers?