Perfect Timing....
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Topic: Perfect Timing....
Posted By: mermaidcamille
Subject: Perfect Timing....
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:02pm
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So the MH bulb in my coralife fixture went out. I have never replaced the bulb and other than online I am not sure where to look. To the best of my knowledge it is a 150 watt hqi bulb. I can't access the bulb at the moment because I can't get into the fixture mostly because I can't lift off my tank hood by myself...and really probably shouldn't be lifting it at all. I am slightly pressed on time as I am set to go to the hospital at 7 am tomorrow morning to give birth, which gives me a little time this afternoon, or it will have to wait until I get home in a few days. So I guess the question is: Is there a place nearby I can find a quick replacement or does someone near South Jordan have a light hanging out that I can borrow until I am out of the hospital and can do something about it? Lesson learned: Have a back up bulb. ------------- 135g...D.E.A.D Welcome bright and shiny 120! |
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Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:10pm
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Are you crazy? Go have your baby!
The tank will be fine 'dark' for a few days... or get the hubby to do it (another day)
P.S. I don't have any 150 bulbs, but if you had a 250 fixture I have spares of those
------------- - My Current Tank: 50g Starfire Cube Reef * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: mermaidcamille
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:14pm
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One side is working. Do you think it will be fine until next week?
------------- 135g...D.E.A.D Welcome bright and shiny 120! |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:15pm
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Yes. When you get a new bulb, cut down on the hours per day for a little while to allow the corals to get used to the light again. ------------- - My Current Tank: 50g Starfire Cube Reef * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Will Spencer
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:20pm
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Camille, my tank did without a MH bulb over one end, 1/3 of the tank, for months. Yours will be just fine for a few days. During that time I'm sure someone can come over and help get another one in it. I'd run by today, but I'm buried up to my ears in taxes and tax appointments and can't leave the office. |
Posted By: mermaidcamille
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:23pm
Thanks Will. If it will be fine I am just not going to deal with it until next week.  Thanks guys! ------------- 135g...D.E.A.D Welcome bright and shiny 120! |
Will Spencer wrote:Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:29pm
Good Luck tomorrow!  ------------- - My Current Tank: 50g Starfire Cube Reef * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: Pete Moss
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:30pm
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Camille. You're having a baby. Even if something in your tank went berserk and stuff died, I'm willing to bet you have tons of friends ( including myself ) who would help replace what you lost for free. That being said, the tank will be fine I'm sure :) ------------- 125g 90g 2x33g 34g What stores do I recommend? Up North: Bill ( Saltwater Paradise 801-317-8115 ) Down South: Jerry ( Reef On 801-563-0600 ) Member of GCFB |
Posted By: Ann_A
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:51pm
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Congratulations on the baby and don't worry about the tank. It should be fine. ------------- http://utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=53856&title=annes-65g-rsm-reef" rel="nofollow - RSM 250 Reef |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 1:51pm
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No joke. Now is not the time to worry about a light bulb. It will be fine for some time with only one. Things may get a little less color...oh well. I have tons of spares and one new one on hand if you decide to deal with it. Good luck tomorrow! Looking forward to a new frag in the club! ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: bstuver
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 2:22pm
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Good luck with the new baby! Wish you were closer I too have a spare 150w you could have. ------------- Jackie Stuver "wait these aren't the happy Hawaiians oompa doompa godly heaven on your face zoas? I dont want them then. lol!" Ksmart |
Posted By: Adam Blundell
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 6:07pm
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These people are all crazy, don't listen to them. If all goes well tomorrow you'll have time after giving birth to swing by a store for a bulb. In fact I'll be someone here has an extra 150 used bulb they can spare. Adam ------------- Come to a meeting, they�re fun! |
Posted By: BobC63
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 6:15pm
OMG - Camille is getting Fragged tomorrow!  ------------- - My Current Tank: 50g Starfire Cube Reef * Marine & Reef tanks since 1977 * |
Posted By: ReefdUp
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 7:14pm
Hehehe...thanks Bob for catching my joke!  ------------- www.reefdup.com Diving since 2009, reefkeeping since 2007, & fishkeeping since 1987 200g, 75g, & 15g Systems PADI Advanced Open Water |
Posted By: suiso man
Date Posted: March 26 2013 at 8:13pm
| Good luck Camille!! Be safe and post pics of the new addition. Let us know if you need help with the tank!! |