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Post by seamonkey84 on Oct 9, 2012 22:14:54 GMT -5
For those that don't already know, Greg at cultivated reef can usually get you deals on dry goods and equipment, just tell him what your looking for. He can get just about anything from marine depot, reef geeks, and bulk reef supplies. I've ordered all my ATI t5 bulbs from him.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2012 10:58:58 GMT -5
what kinda price did you get on the T5 bulbs? i need to replace mine
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Post by seamonkey84 on Oct 10, 2012 22:28:51 GMT -5
He usually gives me a few bucks off each bulb from reef geeks, just pay the shipping that reef geeks usually charges. Still cheaper than getting them from jays down in Salem, which is the closest place I know that has ATI bulbs.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2012 12:50:38 GMT -5
good to know, thanks. i just switched to ATI bulbs after a couple of my old bulbs ("wave point" i think?) burnt out...i'm gonna swap out the rest soon which are surely on the way out.
i've had my T5 fixture for less than a year and am quickly realizing how expensive it is to keep up with these bulbs (my system utilizes TEN, ugh!). i sense an LED upgrade in the future.
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Post by seamonkey84 on Oct 11, 2012 14:18:23 GMT -5
I know what you mean, I wish the par bulbs were as good back when I started. I have par bulbs on my other two reefs.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2012 15:34:37 GMT -5
how long do you usually give your T5's before replacement? seems like people go anywhere from 6 months to 18 months with a possible variable being the ventilation.
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 11, 2012 23:24:55 GMT -5
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Post by gotareef on Oct 12, 2012 6:49:42 GMT -5
how long do you usually give your T5's before replacement? seems like people go anywhere from 6 months to 18 months with a possible variable being the ventilation. I used to change my t5 every 5-7 months but I would buy the cheap bulbs from ebay. for the price difference with the ebay bulbs I could replace them 3 times a year for the same price as the expensive bulbs |
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 12, 2012 7:44:43 GMT -5
That's a great Idea!
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 12, 2012 9:22:55 GMT -5
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Post by scoobnoob on Oct 15, 2012 20:32:29 GMT -5
Cultivated Reef's sale section is looking pretty good right now with up to 50% on Limeberry zoas, rainbow acans, and hippie magic.
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Post by pam0630 on Oct 16, 2012 11:29:10 GMT -5
hey seamonkey...whomis greg and where can i get one of the rose tip bubble anemone...gorgeous...let me know
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 16, 2012 12:37:05 GMT -5
Greg is the owner of Cultivated Reef.com, an online store and aquaculture facility in Orono Maine. He's open to the public by appointment only but its most definitely worth a phone call to be able to go and see the incredible, rare and competitively priced livestock that he grows and sells. Its easily the nicest place to buy from if your looking for something other than the common stuff. He is a super nice guy free of overbearing opinions and really great to deal with too. I'm glad I became one of his customers. cultivatedreef.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16&products_id=511 |
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 16, 2012 13:44:26 GMT -5
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Post by ryansweatt2004 on Oct 22, 2012 9:16:16 GMT -5
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