Time for new t5 bulbs... Anybody heard of UVL?

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  1. jspicer16

    jspicer16 Bristle Worm

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    My lfs started selling UVL bulbs and I was wondering if anybody has used them or heard of them? They are kinda pricey at 25+ per bulb. Also I do not want to put the new bulbs in at once right?
     
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    yea theyre good bulbs..i would say ati, geisseman, and uvl are top three bulbs u can buy..

    but i would just get ati, arent they like 20$ish
     
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    I don't have any access to ati or geissmen unless I buy them online and then after shipping I'm at more then the uvls
     
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    gotcha..i promise u wont be disappointed with uvl..theyre good bulbs too..
     
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    jspicer16 Bristle Worm

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    Alright I'll go ahead and get them, I do not want to put all of them in at the same time right?
     
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    if u do, then go to lowes or walmart and get some window screen to cover..or u could one bulb in a week..or raise your fixture
     
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    jspicer16 Bristle Worm

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    I was gonna do one bulb a week
     
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    sounds good
     
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    ontop27 Ritteri Anemone

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    what size are they for $25 a bulb? I'm hoping atleast 48"? I have ati, uvl, and guiessman on my tank and I honestly like the ati the best. I feel like there the brightest. Ati aqua blue special, and blue plus all the way. Plus if you order on aqua cave its like 5 bucks for shipping.
     
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    +1 i have a 4 bulb light with these guys and SPS grow on the bottom of my 55g
     
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