uv lighting t5's

[jaygalindo]

Do u carry these bulbs in store? Looking for actinics...

 

[barrierreefcf]

Hi,

Sorry we do not. We can order them for you though. We are considering adding to the Giesemanns we do carry. At this point we cannot decide between ATI or UVL?? Any thoughts folks??

 

[Frankie]

ATI has some great bulbs. Most of the serious T5 people use them in the mix.
I used them for about 6 months before changing back to MH's but would use them again if needed.
Hope that helps Cy.

 

[eww]

We like the ATI bulbs even over Giesemanns. More PAR at deeper depths from the report I have read. I saw you have a few KZ Fiji Purple in stock as well . Someone needs to stock more selection than just one or two brands (usually the cheap ones at that). I think you would sell more with more selection. JMHO.

 

[barrierreeftc]

We like the ATI bulbs even over Giesemanns. More PAR at deeper depths from the report I have read. I saw you have a few KZ Fiji Purple in stock as well . Someone needs to stock more selection than just one or two brands (usually the cheap ones at that). I think you would sell more with more selection. JMHO.

Until recently ATI made it hard for the brick and mortar to carry their products since they sold directly to the public at prices that left very little margin for us to be able to compete with. Also being a store with very limited space we have to pick our product lines carefully based upon demand and ease of purchase. We always appreciate our customers input though so we be aware of ours consumers needs.

 

[johnpeezy]

I actualy started using a mix of ATI's giesmanns and korralin zucth
2 ati's 1 giesman 1 korralin zutch

and saved about 20 bucks because of the ATI's VS running all 4 geismans.

I like the color output of the mix and match bulbs better then pure giesmans and it saved me a couple dollars as well.

 

[lvsuckerfish]

while we are on the subject whats a good mix of t5s over a 29 4 bulb fixture and ones that you carry I am not in a rush to get them either.

 

[Scooterman]

URI was king of VHO's for many years, then t5's came and giesmanan had a jump on them for aquariums but I think UVL is the name change and to date still make one of the best fluorescents ever. JMO I know but people should look into them more.

http://uvlco.com/ESW/Files/UVLI_catalog.pdf

 

[jaygalindo]

I have read that their, uvl t5's actinics are amazing in color and growth just as their t12 version are the gold standard for actinic.

 

[lvsuckerfish]

I always liked the look of the t12ho bulbs man that blue makes colors pop! I am still tring to decide which I want to go with on my new build.