light bulb/tube replacement

[aquascapist]

Hi,
I'm curious as to how often everyone changes light bulb/tubes in their planted tanks. Do you change it yearly or run it till it dies?

[SCORPIO]

Flouroscent tubes should changes after every 6-7 months. Personally I changes after 7-8 months.

[Zakk]

3 to 4 months on flouroscents or when I notice the light gettin' dimmer

Am yet to see a decrease in my LED set up though.

[bobvin]

3 to 4 months on flouroscents or when I notice the light gettin' dimmer

[aquascapist]

wow 3 to 4 months seems like a lot less for tube life. I thought u could probably run them well for 10 to 12 months. What about t5's. Aren't these supposed to be more efficient.

[SCORPIO]

wow 3 to 4 months seems like a lot less for tube life. I thought u could probably run them well for 10 to 12 months. What about t5's. Aren't these supposed to be more efficient.

After 5-6 months, their output reduces. This hobby always makes hole in pocket.

[Romi]

3 to 4 months on flouroscents or when I notice the light gettin' dimmer

Am yet to see a decrease in my LED set up though.

That is the good thing about LEDs... no perceivable dimming! Been using LED floodlights and very happy with not having to change in over a year.

[SCORPIO]

That is the good thing about LEDs... no perceivable dimming! Been using LED floodlights and very happy with not having to change in over a year.

Using Chinense LEDs is not feasible.

[Romi]

That is the good thing about LEDs... no perceivable dimming! Been using LED floodlights and very happy with not having to change in over a year.

Using Chinense LEDs is not feasible.

Why not, Rajiv?

[SCORPIO]

Why not, Rajiv?

They produce low lumens in comparison of branded LEDs. Even T5s are producing equal lumes to Chinese LEDs.