Reef Central Online Community

Home Forum Here you can view your subscribed threads, work with private messages and edit your profile and preferences View New Posts View Today's Posts

Find other members Frequently Asked Questions Search Reefkeeping ...an online magazine for marine aquarists Support our sponsors and mention Reef Central

Go Back   Reef Central Online Community Archives > General Interest Forums > Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

 
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 12/16/2007, 11:18 AM
tangy2 tangy2 is offline
Registered Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Posts: 109
Compact Light Fixtures

I have a "Current" 60in compact lighting system. The bulbs are about 13 months old. I plan on buying new bulbs next week, but wasn't sure if I should by them at the LFS- which I was told they run about $50 each. Or should I order them online for cheaper? I need 2 of them. If you suggest buying them online, do you any recommendations for websites?
  #2  
Old 12/16/2007, 11:45 AM
smcdonn smcdonn is offline
Registered Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Fayetteville, AR
Posts: 823
I bought a CF bulb from the LFS a while back for about $35 and then found I could get them online for about $10. Either way I try to support my local store as much as I can, but there are some things that I cant justify.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~CU01025.html

I take it that is your fixture, and if you look at the bottom of the page, they sell the bulbs between $23 and $30.

And if you search the internet for a while, you could probably find them cheaper. Hope this helps you a bit
__________________
75 gal Reef, 29 gallon sump, Dual 250W SE 14K Hamiltons. A few SPS, and some softies
  #3  
Old 12/16/2007, 11:51 AM
tangy2 tangy2 is offline
Registered Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Posts: 109
Thanks!!
  #4  
Old 12/16/2007, 11:53 AM
tangy2 tangy2 is offline
Registered Member
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Posts: 109
Should I only replace the white bulbs every 9 months or both the white and blue??
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:07 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Use of this web site is subject to the terms and conditions described in the user agreement.
Reef Central™ Reef Central, LLC. Copyright ©1999-2009