[cesstern]

I need to know if anybody has used Aqua Traders to buy a light. They have a 48" 760W Metal Halide System (Electronic Version) light for $359 and free shipping. Does anybody have one of these lights? How are they? How is Aqua Traders as a online store? Or does anybody know of a good place to buy a new light? I live in the Phoenix area (Mesa)....

 

[djrichie]

I used aquatraders to get CF lights they are fine and work will I had no problems with the company they shipped was average on time but I'm in florida so you be AZ it should not take that long as they are in CA. However you need to check on Halide SYstem by them they came out with a new design in 2008, the earlier models were reported to melt down and catch fire. I know that they beefed up the wire gauge and the fans on the CF. Knowing what I know about manufactors, they also beefed up the Halide Systems. If you email them and ask them I know they will reply in 24 hours if not sooner. I use Odyssea CF lights and love them.... alot bang for your buck

 

[MediaHound]

I would ask Nick at Cultivated Coral if he can beat their price, they usually can..

 

[cesstern]

DJRICHIE-Thanks for the helpful advice.
MEDIAHOUND- I only see bulbs on Cultivated Coral. Am I looking in the wrong pkace?

 

[MediaHound]

Nick does not have everything he carries listed on the website yet, you are looking in the right place (I just checked as well), but best you should give him a call or contact him via the contact form on the website or via PM here on our forum.
This is the link to PM him:
http://www.aquariumforum.com/private.php?do=newpm&u=39

 

[djrichie]

I went and looked as will like to keep the money locally when I can.... but just found bulbs, I did see a good price on a UV light