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Why is your fish tank light smoking?

Updated: 11/10/2022
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Either water splashed into the bulb, a wire is lose or has frayed or you have an arc forming from the bulb seat to something. In any case do not continue to use the fixture until it is resolved as it may present a fire hazard.

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