wvreef January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 (edited) Ok I am going to need to get new t5 bulbs within the next month so I want to see where is the best place to buy them from...these are compact bulbs Edited January 11, 2012 by wvreef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 Reefgeek.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvreef January 11, 2012 Author Share January 11, 2012 thanks I will check them out and see what they have... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 Ok I am going to need to get new t5 bulbs within the next month so I want to see where is the best place to buy them from...these are compact bulbs T5's or compact fluorescents? You've eluded to both. T5's are linear bulbs (two contacts at each end) that are 5/8" in diameter. Compact fluorescents (the type most commonly used in the aquarium industry and not in your home) are typically U-shaped with four pins on one end. Blue Ribbon Koi (near Manassas) typically stocks T5's. If you're needing them, give them a call and make sure that they have the lamp length that you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvreef January 11, 2012 Author Share January 11, 2012 yea my bad I need compace flour. square pin and straight pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvreef January 11, 2012 Author Share January 11, 2012 Blue Ribbon Koi (near Manassas) typically stocks T5's. If you're needing them, give them a call and make sure that they have the lamp length that you want. do u have a number for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstlsn January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 I believe the Blue Ribbon Koi phone number is 703-753-7566. I have also ordered from www.reefgeek.com. www.bulkreefsupply.com also sells bulbs and if you get in on a group buy you can save a few bucks. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 You may or may not be able to find CF's (aka Power Compacts / PCs) at BRK. I've not looked for them. They're not that hard to find, though. I often see them in some of the larger pet shops, and I think, maybe even at The Marine Scene (another one of our sponsors) in Reston. That may be a bit of a hike, though, for a lamp. CF's are easier to ship than the typically longer T5's, so you can find a lot of sources. ReefGeek is one - I've used them and they're great when you're ordering a lot of lamps because shipping is free over a certain dollar amount. However, if you can't find them locally (and I encourage you to buy local if you can, just to support our neighbors and help them keep food on the table and jobs for our friends if nothing more), then you can find them almost anywhere - such as MarineDepot.com or, another sponsor, Premium Aquatics (http://www.premiumaquatics.com). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvreef January 11, 2012 Author Share January 11, 2012 Yea I was wanting to buy local if possible I am always amazed with this site, you all are awsome just awsome thanks alot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der ABT January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 just call anywhere local and ask them for pricing, if they dont have them give em a day or two for delivery and they will get them for ya i know Sean at Fins and Feathers (which may be closest to ya) will order them if he doesnt have them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 (edited) Sean sells the CF, I saw someone buy one the last time I was their. Edited January 11, 2012 by surf&turf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiSpotCorals January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 I am pretty sure you can buy compacts at Petsmart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surf&turf January 11, 2012 Share January 11, 2012 ^^^^^^^+1^^^^^^^ kind of salty price wise thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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