View Full Version : best online place to buy lights....
K_S_W_I_S_S
04-15-2003, 8:10 PM
where is the best place ti buy lights from online??? also, what kind of lights are best for plants???
morleyz
04-15-2003, 8:46 PM
If you want to make your own hood/fixture, the best place (IMO) is: http://www.ahsupply.com
They sell CF fixtures...and should have one that is appropriate for your tank. They're very easy to assemble.
As far as good for your plants...any bulb 5000K-6700K should be sufficient for a general purpose bulb.
CharlyBaltimore
04-15-2003, 9:29 PM
I have bought from AH Supply and BigAl's. The advantage to AH is you can get whatever you want; the disadvantage is you have to put it together yourself. The advantage to BigAl's is you can buy light strips or complete hoods; the disadvantage is it's prohibitively expensive.
I recently installed my first compact fluorescent and have to say it is far and away superior to regular fluorescents.
slipknottin
04-15-2003, 9:39 PM
What lights do you want?
CF? - www.ahsupply.com
VHO? - www.hellolights.com
T5 HO?- www.happyreefing.com
Cearbhaill
04-16-2003, 3:28 AM
Don't forget Ebay (http://www.ebay.com) :D
superjohnny
04-16-2003, 5:07 PM
Check out Custom Sealife lights from bigals. I have a 36" 96w and it is really nice. Very well built... will definitely last a lifetime.
K_S_W_I_S_S
04-16-2003, 5:13 PM
ok iim looking at my book, arent thier lights expensive tho'??
Yeah, I paid 70-something for my 55W compact light strip. Oh well.
aquatic-store
04-18-2003, 10:50 AM
AHsupply tends to be the cheapest for pc bulbs and lights
marc
Http://www.Aquatic-store.com
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