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Unread 06/16/2011, 09:22 PM   #1
apuhl20
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where to buy t5 HO Retrofit

Looking for the best price I can find. I need about 7 of the 2 bulb retros for a frag system I'm working on. I'm assuming they are all about the same from brand to brand, just looking for the best prices/product. I should say these will be 36 inch systems.


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Unread 06/16/2011, 10:02 PM   #2
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I bought mine from reefgeek. Good price and good shipping


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Unread 06/16/2011, 10:23 PM   #3
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They aren't all the same. Reflectors, ballasts and bulbs play a big role.

The best retro kit is made by LET. You can find them at Reefgeek.


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Unread 06/16/2011, 10:35 PM   #4
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I know bulbs arent the same, I have bulbs planned already. the basic retro stuff is what I need. LET is super expensive...


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Unread 06/17/2011, 02:26 PM   #5
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I know bulbs arent the same, I have bulbs planned already. the basic retro stuff is what I need. LET is super expensive...
The retro kits aren't all created equal either. Cheap kits come with bad reflectors and bad ballasts.

LET is the way to go. IMO pay for it now or pay it for later. I would want the most PAR I could get for growing out frags. I bet if you contact Reefgeek they will work with you to get a discount if you really buy more than just a couple.


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