where do you buy your light bulbs?

[dadstank]

i could have swarn i did this same post a year ago when i bought lights last time, but i can't find it....

and, uh, i can't remember where i got them.....
:roll:
so... where cha' get em?

i need a 250W halide, and some 9W power compacts

and maybe it's just my computer being lazy, but the sponser's page wouldn't load....

 

[Len]

I buy Marine Depot since they are close to me, and Hello Lights for the stuff MD doesn't have. Just about all our sponsors have what you're looking for though (try loading the page again)

 

[Mikef1]

I purchased mine at hello lights and they matched the price to DIYREEF.COM on XM bulbs.

 

[mr_X]

ebay. for both pc and halides. 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Premium Aquatics

 

[shavo]

I purchased my PC's from these guys, cheapest I found so far

http://aquaticfactory.com/index.php?cPath=21

 

[MartinE]

I use Marine Depot and never have had problems with them.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello lights.

 

[Anonymous]

Hello Lights for MH and LFS for VHO actinics.

 

[trido]

I use these guys, http://www.coralreefecosystems.com/ltg_bulbs-mh.asp or Marine Depot for MH and my LFS for florescents.

 

[Rob Top]

Marine Depot!
Hellolights is very good, and you can find them cheaper elseware, like e-bay. There is a seller on e-bay (bestdeal, I think) who has them starting at $9.99. When he 1st started selling they were 99 cents, and that is all they are worth IMO. I use MD due to thier club discount pricing. Our club gets a percentage off and at the end of the year we get a check donated based off the total spent. Also since our group orders are always over $250 shipping is free and there is no tax. Factor all that in and they are the best deal on the net. Even if I pay an extra buck or two now, the club benifits from it greatly

 

[bleedingthought]

www.aquabuys.com is where I get my bulbs. Cheap, internet prices and local pick up!! Can't get any better than that! 8)

 

[Anonymous]

Mine are all DIY. 8)

 

[IslandCrow]

try out Reef Geek. They'll price match anyone on the internet, and I really like their knowledge and service. They're also smart enough that if you order something that doesn't sound right (like when I ordered a 4xT-5 unit and 4 bulbs, but the unit already came with 2 bulbs), they'll try to get in touch with you before sending it out.

 

[TheJGMProject]

I also second REEF GEEK. Timely shipping and usually pick up the phone if you have questions or if you need help.