T5 bulbs anyone?

[Gordonious]

Ok I've known for a while that the lighting on my reef was a little weak and I've been planning on upgrading, but now I am pretty much forced to. Last week was a really crappy week as far as my tanks go. End of a long story... I need to buy:
<DD>-An Icecap 660 ballast
<DD>-4 pairs of endcaps and mounting brackets and
<DD>-6-8 bulbs

I've never ordered bulbs before. When I got the ones I have I just bought them off of Philip when he was getting out of the hobby.

What web sites do you order from?

Will it be cheaper if I buy in bulk with other hobbyist?

What types of bulbs would people recommend.(as far as company)

 

[a1amap]

hello lights seems to have the best deals, but talk to Ken he always seems to have the deals.

 

[kaptken]

oh yeah, I know parts. I IM'd ya some links. but for the benefit for all. here are some deals.
october special, icecap T5 retro kit. and other stuff.
http://www.aquatictech.com/internet_specials.html

and lamps from DFS. URI now UV are the best.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+16769&pcatid=16769

same for the act03 and aquasun 10K .

seems like the best deals for now.

 

[Gordonious]

You were right Al, Ken came through with a good deal.

http://www.aquatictech.com/internet_specials.html looks like it may be my best option as far as the other parts. I forgot I needed to buy reflectors. I was originally going to get the ballast at TPP with 30% off and buy the endcaps/mounting brackets there, but I don't think they have icecap reflectors.

Dr. Foster and Smith looks like the best place for bulbs.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3733+16769&pcatid=16769
Although... on that page it says the offer is expired this page is still online and it allows me to add them to the cart.

What does everyone think of these bulbs?

 

[Tank Predator]

there is aways ebay lots of icecaps and for bulbs that fish place has them cheap

 

[PhLipStyLz]

jon, i would recommend reefgeek.com
i just ordered some new 4 ft bulbs from there and customer service is great

 

[ronert]

jon - if you need ballast/ballasts, let me know. i have some t5ho ballasts that run 1 or 2 4 ft. bulbs.

- ted

 

[ronert]

double post