Quote Originally Posted by cpreefguy View Post
Im a big advocate of "You get what you pay for." Especially in this hobby
Since youre in Austin, Id head to Rivercity or Aquatek and pick some up. That way you know what youre getting, and you will also have the piece of mind knowing that they wont break in shipping.
HTH
+1

I agree 100%. Cheap bulbs are good if you're in a bind, but for long-term, I'd go with something better quality, like Coralife, or one of the higher-end brands. When it comes to bulbs, which you really only have to buy maybe twice a year, it's probably a good idea to splurge, especially if you've got some expensive corals and such growing. You'd never catch me dead growing acropora or clams under no-name, no-warranty, trial-and-error Odyssea halides and PCs.