wizardx322 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 i am about to add 4 x t5''s to my lighting and i was wondering where the best place to buy new bulbs would be? i am thinking of getting some ati's but was wondering if anyone has expierence with wave point t5's and if they are any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekreefer Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 My last order was from Aquacave. They packed it extremely well. I buy ATI bulbs and may try marine depot this time around as I also need a few other things. No experience with wavepoint. I use Aquaticlife and so far so good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Never heard of wavepoint. Take that for what its worth. Aquatek has Gmann lamps in stock. I've used both Gmann and ATI, like them both. If I was going to order, I'd call reefgeek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 While not T5's, I just ordered replacement MH bulbs from Salty Supply (*cough* sponsor *cough*), and they arrived very well packaged, and at a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bry Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 In the fall I'll be due to renew my T5's. Anything wrong with the ones they sell at Petsmart or Petco? Zoo Meds and Coralife I believe. I did see Wave Point online at Petco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardx322 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 Never heard of wavepoint. Take that for what its worth. Aquatek has Gmann lamps in stock. I've used both Gmann and ATI, like them both. If I was going to order, I'd call reefgeek. aquatek, and rivercity sells wave point bulbs also just wanted to know if they are any good since they are only $15 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demodiki Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Seconded for Reef Geek. They send candy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizardx322 Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 here is what i found on wave point t5 bulbs http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1635266&page=5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb in Austin Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I'd ask on RC about wavepoint. Here is some excellent info on T5s: http://home.comcast.net/~stevelarsen00/site/?/home/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derekreefer Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 +1 reefgee.....I thought it was aquacave.....but my last order was with ReefGeek. the reason we like ATI bulbs, or Giesmann is the high PAR value. robb in Austin's link provides you all the info you need and more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 ok,ok,ok...I used to use Gman bulbs, used to. I have been using WAVEPOINT for almost a year and havent seen any ill effects. I personaly like them, havent done any PAR comparisons but my corals speaker for themselves. I just ordered 16 replacement bulbs, 8 for now and 8 for when they come due for changeing again. I purchased 8 from RCA and 8 from HELLOLIGHTING, i also get my MH bulbs from them cause they offer FREE shipping and are usually cheaper by $1-$2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindflux Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I can't vouch for this place but they have the Wavepoints in many varieties for under $12. http://www.aquariumpart.com/WavePoint_Replacement_Lamps_HO_T5_s/115.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M. Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 When I used one of the pink wavepoints, I found it's spectrum degraded faster than the Fiji Purple KZ lamp. Makes me think of the saying...you pay for what you get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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