SPS bulbs / Where to buy?

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  1. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    I need a new bulb. It's got 2 days on it and it broke. I can't believe this. Grrr.

    Need SPS Bluelife 14K DE 250W

    I purchased these new from another member here on the forums so returns are out.

    Where can I purchase these things? Nobody seems to carry them, and MD doesn't show having them.

    Would prefer to find someone who also carries UVL and Geismann. Need new t5s too.
     
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  3. CrazyA

    CrazyA Feather Duster

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    I believe these are what your looking for
    BULBS
    Unfortunately says e-mail for availability

    Bulb Wow even these say out of stock :(

    BULB These say in stock

    Try Tangster, I read a post where he sells SPS bulbs. But not sure if they are double ended.?.? Good luck
     
  4. NeighborTomita

    NeighborTomita Banned

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    Are they mogul or hqi/de?

    premium aquatics should have them, I remember seeing them on their site a while back

    btw that stinks, hope you didn't pay too much for it...
     
  5. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    DE. I didn't pay full price, but it still hurts.

    I saw them on Premium Aqua, but would like to keep it within our sponsor list if possible.

    I sent Tangster a PM. Hopefully, he has some.
     
  6. Otty

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    Roger has them (Tangster)
     
  7. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    OK, got it from Tangster (Aquatic Art). Only five bucks more than MD and he has them in stock. No waiting.

    Had a good talk with him. Will definitely be buying from him in the future. Great guy. Even sent me some nice pics of some frags he has. Droool
     
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  9. CrazyA

    CrazyA Feather Duster

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    good to hear about your bulbs. Soon I'll be getting a hold of Tangster to get some SPS MH bulbs for my tank. I've heard nothing but good things about Tangster.
     
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    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    If you like a bluer tank, he said they have made recent improvements to their 20K bulb. I will probably end up with a pair of 14Ks and a pair of 20Ks.
     
  11. NeighborTomita

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    That, will be very pleasing to the eye :)

    They are fantastic bulbs, very good choice.
     
  12. lunatik_69

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    I got mine from Marinedepot, which was the cheapest that I found at that time.


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