pc bulbs how offten should they be replaced?

[daytonaconnecti]

sorry if this has been covered before....i try to change mine every year....

 

[returnofsid]

I believe most recommend every 8 months. I've gone 12 months but did notice a degradation of my corals some.

 

[Kurt_Nelson]

Just got done changing mine out, and I do it every 6 months. 6-8 months is what I think is normally recommended. Every time I do it, I'm amazed at the change in brightness and color between the old and new. They degrade so gradually over time, I just never notice it. I can't imagine the difference if I let them go for a year.

Also... time will vary depending on how long you have them on to start with. I run mine 10 hours/day.

 

[twilliard]

6 months to play it best. It also depends on your lighting schedule.

 

[Scooterman]

PC's will drop off a good bit at the 6 month area, PC's are very harsh lighting as compared to VHO's or T5's as far as performance.

 

[daytonaconnecti]

thanks, anyone found the best deal...on the lights

 

[daytonaconnecti]

who has the best price on pc lights?

 

[returnofsid]

I'd check out www.reefgeek.com or www.hellolights.com I've purchased from both and they both have great customer service.