ATI bulbs

gwhook · Nov 17, 2013

Where can I find the best prices for ATI T5 bulbs?

k2parkstar · Nov 17, 2013

They are the same everywhere, I believe.

I've bought mine from both reef geek.com and bulk reef supply. No one local stocks them

gwhook · Nov 17, 2013

k2parkstar said:
They are the same everywhere, I believe.

I've bought mine from both reef geek.com and bulk reef supply. No one local stocks them

I see they run with in 4 bucks of each other. I was hoping someplace might offer free or cheap shipping.

k2parkstar · Nov 17, 2013

gwhook said:
I see they run with in 4 bucks of each other. I was hoping someplace might offer free or cheap shipping.

You'd have to have a large order for that my friend

seased · Nov 17, 2013

AM had some in stock when I went by there yesterday

CoryC · Nov 17, 2013

I pushed aquatic to stock some so i think they'll be carrying them from now on. i have some extra lightly used bulbs if you need them gary, 36"

gwhook · Nov 17, 2013

Thanks Cory I need some for the 48 inch at this time. I put the PAR meter under it and it was not good LOL. I purchased the light used and have not checked the PAR for some time and when I did I got around 120 6 inches from the top!!! I think it is time for new bulbs.

ZIGGY63 · Nov 17, 2013

definitely time for some new bulbs, I like how brs ships their bulbs; but their coral plus bulbs for 48 inches is sold out just an fyi ;at my highest point I think I was get 450 at my best spot and my lowest was like 200 at some spots. those are just off using the aquatic life bulbs that came with my setup

flyingfish · Nov 17, 2013

I ordered 36" from marine depot. They had 15$ shipping for up to 4 bulbs I believe. May be 6. I should get them tomorrow.

k2parkstar · Nov 17, 2013

CoryC said:
I pushed aquatic to stock some so i think they'll be carrying them from now on. i have some extra lightly used bulbs if you need them gary, 36"

Nice I didn't know anyone carried them.

CoryC · Nov 18, 2013

They are less than $20 ea w your discount

gwhook · Nov 18, 2013

I was very surprised to find out the PAR difference from in old versus new T5 bulbs. The light I have was purchased used and I have had it a few months. I figured it must be time to replace the bulbs. It is a 48 inch 6 bulb light. I was shocked when I testes the PAR and was getting 125 PAR 5 inches in the water with the light about 6 inches above the tank. 57 PAR at the bottom. Well I replaced 4 bulbs today, all they had at the store, and checked the PAR again. Well between 475-500 4-5 inches below the water line and 150-175 at the bottom of the tank. I knew bulbs lost color/PAR but was surprised at how much.

Rob.D · Nov 19, 2013

Glad it was the bulbs Gary, I was getting kind of worried that I passed on a junk fixture, but turns out I didn't.....not worried anymore

gwhook · Nov 19, 2013

Rob.D said:
Glad it was the bulbs Gary, I was getting kind of worried that I passed on a junk fixture, but turns out I didn't.....not worried anymore

LOL I did not think it was the light.

Spongie · Dec 2, 2013

FYI anyone that needs them, Aquatic Marine is now trying to keep them in stock (Blue+ especially as it's most people's favorite). They are very reasonably priced also, $18 per bulb; 24" and 36". I can't remember if they had 48" as well though. Trey said that as long as people will buy them they will keep stocking them.