Best place to buy replacement bulbs???

[LAKERSFREAK]

Also do I have to buy the Red Sea light bulbs or can I purchase other brands???

Thanks in advance!

 

[ausreef]

any 55w pc light will fit,afaik some people are fitting 60w ones also

 

[saltfan]

I just replaced mine and just ordered them from red sea they are the cheapest at $21 ea. But you can use any 55w straight pin compact florescent.

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

The stock bulbs are good - Red Sea Max Bulb

here another option... http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums...ub/40252-rsm-130-130d-mods-14.html#post849374

 

[PSBoston]

Hey Lakersfreak, how often are you changing them? Iam breaking out in hair algae and thinking about changing mine out. only had them in about 7 months.

 

[Oxylebius]

Hey Lakersfreak, how often are you changing them? Iam breaking out in hair algae and thinking about changing mine out. only had them in about 7 months.

I'm also curious about this. How long do they last for folks. I had mine running 9 hrs/day.
I had mine running for about 7-8 months when I started to see more algae growth.

 

[David Shaw]

I change mine every 6 months

 

[nanoreefing4fun]

I change mine every 9-12 months

 

[goma]

I change mine every 9-12 months

+1 same here.

 

[whippetguy]

I buy my ATI bulbs from reef geeks and change every 9 months

 

[LAKERSFREAK]

I bought my tank used in april. The person who sold it to me said he only used the tank for a few months, so that would be right around 6 months. I do notice the decrease in light power that's why I purchased new bulbs.

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[goma]

I replace every 9-10 months from ReefGeek > Aquarium Supplies for Marine, Reef, and Saltwater Aquariums

 

[w00t]

I change mine out every 6 months.