Cheapest place for 250w Radiums?

Bamm Bamm · 07/12/2009, 09:44 PM

So I'm looking to order two 250w 20k Radium bulbs this week anyone know the cheapest place to order them from???I was thinking of marinedepot looks like there $89.99/each there..

Thanks
Dan

Bdimas · 07/12/2009, 09:56 PM

I think the last time I bought mine I got them from premium aquatics.

Bamm Bamm · 07/12/2009, 10:08 PM

Thanks Brian I'll have to check their prices..

Bamm Bamm · 07/12/2009, 10:10 PM

looks like everyone seems to be the same price..although I noticed www.hellolights.com has free shipping I think with orders over $150 it's free at M.D. also... such decisions... Or should I just buy a new piston and rings for my dirtbike=)

jtarmitage · 07/12/2009, 10:16 PM

Try Steve at www.coralreefecosystems.com. I buy mine from him, and he's got them listed for $72.95.

http://www.coralreefecosystems.com/

Bamm Bamm · 07/12/2009, 10:21 PM

Jeremy you the man I have a feeling I'll be ordering from him later this week=).. Hey that Dr. Mac's Fireball Cap I got from you is growing like crazy also=)

bored4long · 07/12/2009, 10:43 PM

Your Reef has them for $85. Awesome price for an LFS.

SaltSupply carries them for $82.95, I think.

Great link, Jeremy!

jtarmitage · 07/12/2009, 10:45 PM

Yeah, I've not found anyone that can compare with Steve's prices for lighting components.

Glad to hear the Fireball is doing well for you. It's the prettiest red cap I've ever seen, but since I'm going to be setting up a 70g, I don't want to give up too much real estate to a cap.

Paulca916 · 07/12/2009, 10:53 PM

Dan I just got mine at YOUR REEF they have some left.
Im really impressed with them only thing is I cut back my light period to 4 hours from 7 hours for a week so that my corals adjust to the intense lighting

bored4long · 07/12/2009, 10:54 PM

Dan, let me know when you want to place that order. I'd like to get one Radium on your order if that is OK.

dots · 07/12/2009, 10:55 PM

FWIW, I always will pay a few dollars more to support our local vendors, before ordering elsewhere.

Remember, they are also our neighbors too.

jtarmitage · 07/12/2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by dots
FWIW, I always will pay a few dollars more to support our local vendors, before ordering elsewhere.

Remember, they are also our neighbors too.

I agree Doug, but Steve is a nearby neighbor, over in the Northbay. Not the same as the local stores, but good in my book.

Paulca916 · 07/12/2009, 11:04 PM

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Originally posted by dots
FWIW, I always will pay a few dollars more to support our local vendors, before ordering elsewhere.

Remember, they are also our neighbors too.

+1
I just hate paying shipping to return damaged products

Paulca916 · 07/12/2009, 11:17 PM

Oh by the way Guy's I hate to sound like a broken record but John at YOUR REEF has said he will do Group buys.
Im buying another SE this week if anyone is interested let me know I can see what we can get them for.

schrun209 · 07/13/2009, 12:09 AM

Reefspecialty.com has them for $71.95.

dots · 07/13/2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally posted by jtarmitage
I agree Doug, but Steve is a nearby neighbor, over in the Northbay. Not the same as the local stores, but good in my book.

I hope that I didn't come across otherwise.

I just wanted to remind people to give the little guys a shot first.

Locality is subjective.

jtarmitage · 07/13/2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally posted by dots
I hope that I didn't come across otherwise.

I just wanted to remind people to give the little guys a shot first.

Locality is subjective.

Nope, just clarifying. I have also bought many of them from John. Depends on my planning, my mood, and my wallet.

Bamm Bamm · 07/13/2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally posted by schrun209
Reefspecialty.com has them for $71.95.

WOW they just keep getting cheaper and cheaper=)

h2obaby · 07/13/2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by Paulca916
Oh by the way Guy's I hate to sound like a broken record but John at YOUR REEF has said he will do Group buys.
Im buying another SE this week if anyone is interested let me know I can see what we can get them for.

let me know paul..I'm in need of two 250 watt radium se's right now...by the count that makes 5 allready

kelly

Bamm Bamm · 07/13/2009, 12:56 PM

afishybusiness.com has them for $69/each.. LMK what kind of pricing John can get us..

Bamm Bamm · 07/13/2009, 01:12 PM

with shipping from afishybusiness it ends up being $150..

bored4long · 07/13/2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by Bamm Bamm
with shipping from afishybusiness it ends up being $150..

Each? You must mean for 2.

Bamm Bamm · 07/13/2009, 04:49 PM

$150 total for two shipped to my door... I haven't ordered any yet I'm still debating if I wanna buy bulbs this month or spend the money on something else

Paulca916 · 07/13/2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by Bamm Bamm
$150 total for two shipped to my door... I haven't ordered any yet I'm still debating if I wanna buy bulbs this month or spend the money on something else

LoL What else is there ?
In my case it was change bulbs or bleech more SPS.
I wanted to dump some money in my 300 gallon build parts but I have to keep my 100 going.
So I need to confirm how many and what types we need then I will ask John.
So far it looks to me like
Dan Maybe 2 not sure DE or SE ?
Marc Maybe 1 not sure DE or SE
Kelly 2 SE
Myself 1 SE
I will have to see how many we can get sold ?
The thing is thier price is some times based on quanity so Im not sure how many we need to commit to for him to get a great price break to make this work for everyone.
But Im willing when I see him tommarrow to give him a number and see what he says.
BTW my Inbox is now empty

Paulca916 · 07/13/2009, 10:41 PM

Well just got word from John we buy 6 or more we can get them for $71.00.
Now thats a LFS that rocks so anyone else want this price speak up now.
How many so far for sure ?
I hope we can do this by this Friday LMK
I would really like to see us get more than 6 so tell your Reef buddies.
This is a great deal who knows what else you might find there it's like a REEF Candy store

07/12/2009, 09:44 PM	#1
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	Cheapest place for 250w Radiums? So I'm looking to order two 250w 20k Radium bulbs this week anyone know the cheapest place to order them from???I was thinking of marinedepot looks like there $89.99/each there.. Thanks Dan __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

07/12/2009, 09:56 PM	#2
Bdimas No on 15 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 2,518	I think the last time I bought mine I got them from premium aquatics. __________________ Bryan Current Tank Info: 90gallon mixed reef.

07/12/2009, 10:08 PM	#3
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	Thanks Brian I'll have to check their prices.. __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

07/12/2009, 10:10 PM	#4
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	looks like everyone seems to be the same price..although I noticed www.hellolights.com has free shipping I think with orders over $150 it's free at M.D. also... such decisions... Or should I just buy a new piston and rings for my dirtbike=) __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

07/12/2009, 10:16 PM	#5
jtarmitage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 3,926	Try Steve at www.coralreefecosystems.com. I buy mine from him, and he's got them listed for $72.95. http://www.coralreefecosystems.com/ __________________ Jeremy No dear, not a flood. Just an unintentional water change.... If you view your problem closely enough, you will recognize yourself as part of the problem Current Tank Info: 92g in the works

07/12/2009, 10:21 PM	#6
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	Jeremy you the man I have a feeling I'll be ordering from him later this week=).. Hey that Dr. Mac's Fireball Cap I got from you is growing like crazy also=) __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

07/12/2009, 10:43 PM	#7
bored4long Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,690	Your Reef has them for $85. Awesome price for an LFS. SaltSupply carries them for $82.95, I think. Great link, Jeremy! __________________ - Mark

07/12/2009, 10:45 PM	#8
jtarmitage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Happy Valley, OR Posts: 3,926	Yeah, I've not found anyone that can compare with Steve's prices for lighting components. Glad to hear the Fireball is doing well for you. It's the prettiest red cap I've ever seen, but since I'm going to be setting up a 70g, I don't want to give up too much real estate to a cap. __________________ Jeremy No dear, not a flood. Just an unintentional water change.... If you view your problem closely enough, you will recognize yourself as part of the problem Current Tank Info: 92g in the works

07/12/2009, 10:53 PM	#9
Paulca916 Retired Reefer ;-) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville Ca 95661 Posts: 3,155	Dan I just got mine at YOUR REEF they have some left. Im really impressed with them only thing is I cut back my light period to 4 hours from 7 hours for a week so that my corals adjust to the intense lighting __________________ I can think of worse addiction's to have Midget Mud Wrestling ? Current Tank Info: LOT"S OF MEMORIES

07/12/2009, 10:54 PM	#10
bored4long Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,690	Dan, let me know when you want to place that order. I'd like to get one Radium on your order if that is OK. __________________ - Mark

07/12/2009, 10:55 PM	#11
dots Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,258	FWIW, I always will pay a few dollars more to support our local vendors, before ordering elsewhere. Remember, they are also our neighbors too. __________________ ~Doug

07/12/2009, 11:17 PM	#14
Paulca916 Retired Reefer ;-) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville Ca 95661 Posts: 3,155	Oh by the way Guy's I hate to sound like a broken record but John at YOUR REEF has said he will do Group buys. Im buying another SE this week if anyone is interested let me know I can see what we can get them for. __________________ I can think of worse addiction's to have Midget Mud Wrestling ? Current Tank Info: LOT"S OF MEMORIES

07/13/2009, 12:09 AM	#15
schrun209 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 573	Reefspecialty.com has them for $71.95. __________________ -Sam Current Tank Info: 180 in the workz!

07/13/2009, 12:56 PM	#20
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	afishybusiness.com has them for $69/each.. LMK what kind of pricing John can get us.. __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

07/13/2009, 01:12 PM	#21
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	with shipping from afishybusiness it ends up being $150.. __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

07/13/2009, 04:49 PM	#23
Bamm Bamm Saltwater Guru Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Brentwood, NOR CAL Posts: 9,309	$150 total for two shipped to my door... I haven't ordered any yet I'm still debating if I wanna buy bulbs this month or spend the money on something else __________________ 25g rimless cube in the works Current Tank Info: 60g cube

07/13/2009, 10:41 PM	#25
Paulca916 Retired Reefer ;-) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville Ca 95661 Posts: 3,155	Well just got word from John we buy 6 or more we can get them for $71.00. Now thats a LFS that rocks so anyone else want this price speak up now. How many so far for sure ? I hope we can do this by this Friday LMK I would really like to see us get more than 6 so tell your Reef buddies. This is a great deal who knows what else you might find there it's like a REEF Candy store __________________ I can think of worse addiction's to have Midget Mud Wrestling ? Current Tank Info: LOT"S OF MEMORIES Last edited by Paulca916; 07/13/2009 at 10:49 PM.