Habitat - Indoor :: light takes forever!

Turtle tank setups and other indoor configurations.

Post Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 3:09 pm   light takes forever!

hey guys do any of you have the problem where it takes about 2.5 years just to turn on your light? i forget the size but mine is bigger than 30 cm long and its a uvb light.
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 4:25 pm   

I'm guessing you have a fluorescent fixture? Try replacing the starter, they're only $0.99 at the hardware store. Most likely you need a new ballast though and those will cost a bit more. $20-40 depending on where you shop.
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:00 pm   

yeah if it's a ballast problem the light will flicker while on as well.
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Post Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:51 pm   

Has it always been like this, or is it a new problem?

How old is the tube?
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Post Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:44 pm   

bad ballast. or possibly too many things on one outlet?
2 1/2 inch RES Mikey
55 gallon tank
Homebuilt sump filter at around 300 gph
3 African Chiclids in a separate tank.
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