Group order 6' VHO Bulbs

[Herefishyfishy]

Salmonslayer and I will be needing some 6' VHO bulbs soon. The freight is not bad if split up on a box load. Anyone interested in going in on a package deal to be determined? Any good leads on best prices would also be appreciated.

 

[diablo]

let me know about prices you find.. I can get some but seem alittle pricey still. Mike let me know what you find out so we can compare.

 

[mfinn]

Mike, let me know when you are ready to do this.
I'm interested in a few.

 

[Herefishyfishy]

So any leads on the best place to buy a group order? Paul (fragman) made a 4' group order, anyone know where he got them? So far, champion looks the best with $29 for super actinics, $31 for actinic white, and $32 for aqua suns with a shipping fee for a box of 12 being set at $26 total or about $2.17 a bulb. Anyone have a wholesale account there or a friend with one? If so, we could probably buy 48 bulbs.

http://www.championlighting.com/home.php?cat=585

 

[northstaraquatics]

I have ordered from this fellow a few times. He may be able to cut you a better deal on a mass order, but best to call and ask.

http://www.aquatictech.com/aquarium_lighting.html

 

[Herefishyfishy]

This Ebay seller has super actinics at $25 each and says he will ship a dozen box for $54.55 which equals $4.54 a bulb totaling $29.54 each delivered to 98042 (Puget sound area) I do not know if he has other colors available.
This beats Champion's price of $31.17 each delivered

I could live with supers if I had to but would prefer a mix. Any other ideas or sources? Still hoping to find someone with a wholesale account at Champion or some good sourse.

 

[Herefishyfishy]

The Aquatic Technology lead was a good one. He is willing to quote a wholesale price if we buy 24 of a single type and ship the case as a single shipping. The shipping is $57 for the case and the bulb prices are $21.50 for actinic white and $25.13 for Aqua sun. I propose we all go in on 24 Aqua Sun bulbs which are the most all around beneficial for corals and still color up the livestock well. The price would be $27.51 each delivered. I could live with the Actinic whites if need be and they are $23.88 delivered

I can use 6

 

[Herefishyfishy]

I told Aquatic Tech rep that I would get back with him promptly

 

[salmonslayer]

Mike Paul cant get 72" from what I under stand. I would like 2 or 4 actinics. I need 72" dont know what size you ordering. Also chad may need some also

 

[plack]

I like the super actinics 72" best and would like to get 2 please if you order those please Your prices are they for 72" ?
I Looked into hello lights.com Price: $43.95 each URI 160 Watt 72" super actinics
Item Code: 10-72-03-V


Order 6 or more bulbs (mix and match all URI 60" & 72" Actinic, Aquasun and Actinic/White IS allowed), and they are ground shipped FREE!***

 

[Herefishyfishy]

Yes 6' VHO is the same as 72" VHO
These all come with internal reflectors and are made by URI

The 72" super actinics are $23.63 delivered (very blue)
The 72" actinic whites are $23.88 delivered (blue)
The 72" Aqua sun $27.51 delivered (white/blue)

We can not mix. This will be a wholesale purchase of an unopened full box of a single color

I doubt that we would be able to put a 24 bulb minimum together again in under a year, so buy spares if possible


Herefishyfishy 6 actinic
Plack 2 actinic
Salmonslayer 2-4
Finn ?
Diablo?
Chad?

 

[Herefishyfishy]

Herefishyfishy 6 actinic (buying some spares at this price)
Plack 2 actinic
Salmonslayer 4 actinic
Finn 2 actinic
Diablo?
Chad?
Anyone else? (need 8 more to put the order of 24 together)

 

[salmonslayer]

Mike need 4. Let me know how much etc. Thanks

 

[salmonslayer]

Mike change mine to 6 please. Thanks /tracy

 

[balogh03]

You can put me on the list for 2 of either atanics. What kind are you getting?

-augustus

 

[Herefishyfishy]

Herefishyfishy 6 actinic (buying some spares at this price)
Plack 2 actinic
Salmonslayer 6 actinic
Finn 2 actinic
Diablo? (Wants some, waiting on how many)
Chad?
Augustus 2 Actinic

Paul seems to like the super actinics and nobody else has expressed an interest.

Anyone else? (need 6 more to put the order of 24 together)

 

[salmonslayer]

Hay mike are we getting supper actinics or actinic white 50/50. I would like supper's if that will work.Chow

 

[mfinn]

Mike, either on works for me. Super actinic or plain actinic, just as long as they are URI bulbs.

 

[Herefishyfishy]

OK the consensus is in, Super Actinics by URI $23.63 each including freight

Herefishyfishy 6 (buying some spares at this price)
Plack 2
Salmonslayer 6
Finn 2
Augustus 2
Diablo? (Wants some, waiting on how many)


Paul seems to like the super actinics and nobody else has expressed an interest.

Anyone else? (need 6 more to put the order of 24 together)

 

[plack]

I am waiting to see if I can afford 4 may but at this time I am only commiting to 2
Let us know when no rush The longer you wait the more likely I will Buy 4
PAUL