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Best brand/ place to buy T5 bulbs


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    Tropical Buff - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default Best brand/ place to buy T5 bulbs

    I am looking to replace the bulbs in my 6 bulb 48" 54w fixture looking for recommendation on brand and best pricing. its not the right time to do it with the holidays, but it really needs to be done.

    appreciate your suggestions

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    ATI bulbs. try to find a LFS that sells them, if not there is bulkreefsupply.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by dputt88 View Post
    ATI bulbs. try to find a LFS that sells them, if not there is bulkreefsupply.com
    Same here
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    Thanks for the responses can anyone suggest a LFS that has great prices on them?

    also what are thoughs on the UL bulbs??

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    ATI lamps for sure, i always get mine from saltysupply.com Chris is a **** of a good guy!

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    pretty much everywhere i go ATI bulbs are the same price. i only buy 48" and i typically pay between 19 and 22 dollars a bulb depending on the bulb.

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    Fish doctors in ypsilantai,Pet connections in Livonia or reef solutions in warren. All have great selection and prices

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    I appreciate everyone's input now I just have to figure out what light combination to go with which is a whole other project but it seems like there are plenty of posts about it

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