where to buy lights

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jamey22
 
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where to buy lights

by jamey22

should i buy my lights online or at the local fish store? I need help because money is a big factor in what i get? thnx


angus4481
 
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by angus4481

do you need the fixture or bulbs?


jav36
 
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by jav36

he needs both


angus4481
 
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by angus4481

go to walmart for the fixture, i paid 10.00 for a 48in fixture. and i like to order the bulbs online, i use petsolutions, they are the cheapest ive seen for bulbs


jav36
 
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by jav36

really?? i thought your only option was buying those really expensive lights at my lfs where they usually sell for around $300-500


angus4481
 
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by angus4481

thats to run low voltage mostly, you know save on power, but expensive still put out the same. you mostly pay for looks and save power


jav36
 
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by jav36

wait so if you got the walmart fixture and bulbs from petsolutions would you be able to have adequate lighting for acropora and montipora?? and also how much would the cost sum up to?


angus4481
 
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by angus4481

right now i have i 10,000k bulb and a blue antic bulb, and i have sponges and stuff growing out now.(not exactaly sure what it is)i think thats more of a Q for the SALTWATERPIMP, he knows coral the best


angus4481
 
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by angus4481

it sound to me like you want metal halides?


jav36
 
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by jav36

yeah he is very knowlegable but i havent talked to him in a while

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