FOR THE LOVE OF G@D where do I get 4ft VHO's?

[jason the filter freak]

I've been to:

Exotic Aquatics (who lied to me and said they did :( )

House of tropicals

Aquarium Depot

Congressional Aquarium

Scales Tropical Fish warehouse

Todays Pet

And

Tropical Lagoon (bet no one has heard of this little "jewel") who had them but wanted $38 a bulb

[steveoutlaw]

I'll tell you..........AGAIN! Drive out to BRK. They have them in stock. Call Johnny and make sure but he's had them every time I've asked about them.

[gmubeach]

Wow .... sounds like quite a pickle!

[magnetic1]

I'll tell you..........AGAIN! Drive out to BRK. They have them in stock. Call Johnny and make sure but he's had them every time I've asked about them.

 

I was going to suggest the same. If youre going to the meet on Sat, BRK isnt too far from there.

[Boret]

PM Sent!

[jason the filter freak]

Brk is 1 hour and 15-25 mins for me to get out there.

[extreme_tooth_decay]

Tropical Lagoon (bet no one has heard of this little "jewel") who had them but wanted $38 a bulb

 

 

I've heard of them...I actually like them when that giant bird isn't sqwaking, biting and crapping on me.

 

Same comment applies to F&F.

 

I'd try That Fish Place if I were you. Even with shipping, it might be worth it.

Edited April 3, 2008 by extreme_tooth_decay

[Highland Reefer]

Tropical Lagoon (bet no one has heard of this little "jewel") who had them but wanted $38 a bulb.

 

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They are actually about the oldest Aqaurium store in the area. I got my first 10 gal freshwater aquarium setup used from them. Have you tried Showcase Aquarium in the Wheaton Triangle Shopping Center? (301) 942-6464. Tropical Fish World in Gaithersburg: (301) 921-0000. I can't think of anyone else in the area.

Edited April 3, 2008 by Highland Reefer

[treesprite]

I went to Tropical Lagoon once 11 years ago, and then learned that TFW just a hop down the road gives a 50% credit on saltwater fish for a week (maybe it's 5 days... not sure anymore).

[steveoutlaw]

Brk is 1 hour and 15-25 mins for me to get out there.

 

 

So how much grief would it solve. Bring your girl with you and pick up your bulbs (and probably a few fish and supplies) and your worries are over.

[johnnybv]

Brk is 1 hour and 15-25 mins for me to get out there.

yea, but I have them.

[jason the filter freak]

Johnny ygpm

[Buucca]

Roozen Nursery in Oxon Hill has them if you're on this side of the bridge.

 

Bill

[quazi]

Not to knock BRK or any LFS... but...

 

Just order them from Hellolights.com. Good prices and excellent shipping on 4 ft bulbs.

 

If you were near a LFS that has them, that would be the way to go. However, with gas @ $3.50/gallon, you are better off paying the $7.50 for shipping a $24.00 bulb than driving 60 miles and using 3 gallons ($10.50) of gas. Not to mention time.

 

Believe me, if you go to BRK, you are going to buy more than the bulb It will be an expensive trip. But, you will be a happy reefer!

Edited April 5, 2008 by quazi

[gastone]

Not to knock BRK or any LFS... but...

 

Just order them from Hellolights.com. Good prices and excellent shipping on 4 ft bulbs.

 

If you were near a LFS that has them, that would be the way to go. However, with gas @ $3.50/gallon, you are better off paying the $7.50 for shipping a $24.00 bulb than driving 60 miles and using 3 gallons ($10.50) of gas. Not to mention time.

 

Believe me, if you go to BRK, you are going to buy more than the bulb It will be an expensive trip. But, you will be a happy reefer!

 

 

I live in Fredericksburg which is at least an hour from anywhere. I drive a 78 Bronco. It gets about 9.5 mpg highway. I was thinking the exact same thing.

 

Garrett.

[jwildman]

No Whining

 

BRK or Mail order

[gastone]

No Whining

 

BRK or Mail order

 

 

Whining would be me telling you what the Bronco gets around town.

 

G.