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Old 06-26-2009, 06:24 AM
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What do people do with their old MHs? Is there any use for them once the spectrum has shifted? Could they be used on a planted tank or something?
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Old 06-26-2009, 07:51 AM
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I try to give them away to people interested in seeing how the bulb would look over their own tank before they make a purchase.
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Old 06-26-2009, 04:45 PM
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I use them in my sump.

They work well, no real difference in coral color.

Some are 3 years old and counting. Makes me wonder why people only use their bulbs for 10-14 months.
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Always hang on to them Well within reason - I keep a couple of each bulb kicking around as a just in case...

You never know when you'll have a blow out... Always at the worst possible moment & with none in town available at the time.
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