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champscorner
02/02/2007, 05:16 PM
getting ready to order outer orbit fixture from marineandreef.com. can anyone help me out with a coupon code for this site??? thanks
RedEyeElf
02/02/2007, 06:02 PM
I've worked with them before, seem to last, can't tell you much more than that

the ones I worked with were working for atleast 3 years, and probably still running today
champscorner
02/02/2007, 06:26 PM
can anyone help me out with a coupon code??? trying to save a little $$$$ due to the fixture costing $910!!!!
NickP123
02/03/2007, 11:03 AM
which size light are you buying?
champscorner
02/03/2007, 11:55 AM
the 729w(2x250w de mh and 4x54w t5) outer orbit by current. have any knowledge on these?
NickP123
02/03/2007, 12:10 PM
current makes an excellent light and honestly for that price you can't beat it. I looked all over the net and that site has the best price. I would go for it
champscorner
02/03/2007, 12:50 PM
thanks i think i will. usually i get my stuff from premium aquatics but even they couldn't beat that price.
dcombs44
02/03/2007, 01:03 PM
3 letters.....DIY.....You can save lots of money if you retrofit your own setup or something simliar. I run dual 250 w mh. No t5s but I only paid about 300 with bulbs, reflectors, ballasts, wiring, etc.

Just a suggestion to help with the cost.
andrewr
02/03/2007, 01:55 PM
did you ask PA if they would match the price? That would save you more money in shipping if they did.
DarthBaiter
02/03/2007, 02:02 PM
Marineandreef.com is a great site. Fast deliveries and good prices. I just got a 36" PC orbit from them with no hassel.
champscorner
02/03/2007, 04:35 PM
did you ask PA if they would match the price? That would save you more money in shipping if they did.

i did not, but on marineandreef you don't pay shipping on anything over $400 and even if PA matched the $910 i still would have to drive 1.5hrs to pick it up. unless anyone has any cheaper places i think i'm going to go ahead and order from marineand reef. thanks for all your responses.
champscorner
02/03/2007, 04:36 PM
darth, how long did it take for your fixture to arrive after ordering?
DarthBaiter
02/03/2007, 05:04 PM
I'm in NJ and I would have to say less than a week. I've ordered from them on a number of occasions and I had fast shipping on all orders. Plus, the lighting is free shipping if it's over a certain amount. Can't beat that...


however...I found this place that has cheaper prices...
Petmountain.com. Not sure about them. I did place an order for the 48" 2x250w/4x54w HQI T5 fixture for $769...that's cheaper than Marineandreef.com including their free shipping...
champscorner
02/03/2007, 07:29 PM
that's a big price difference!! already ordered from marineandreef though.
DarthBaiter
02/08/2007, 02:21 PM
champ...any word on the fixture?
I ordered from petmountain.com and it took a few calls and a few days but they finally shipped it out tuesday.

oh and on the cheap note...I was looking around and look at this price...'
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280078154491&rd=1&rd=1
$699 plus $50 for shipping. That's $50 cheaper than petmountain.com. I've bought fixtures from that ebayer and they are very promt with deliveries also.
oh well... win some...lose some I guess...

P.S.
Post some shots when you get the fixture. :)