Time for new bulbs

[dragonrep]

We are looking at new bulbs for our aquarium. We have 4-36 watt compact flourescent (2 actinic, 2 daylight, all came with the fixture) and 2-48" VHO actinics in a 72 gallon bowfront tank. The VHOs are only 3 months old so shouldn't need replacement yet, but the others are hitting a bit over 8 months or so. Where are some places to purchase bulbs with reliable results? We have mostly softies, some zoas, 2 LPS, and shrooms. I've read several posts about wavelengths for daylight bulbs, but I am looking for suggestions on what I should purchase with our current setup. Are the 2 VHO actinics plenty in that range? Should I just buy 4 daylight bulbs, 50/50s, or some mix other than these? I've also seen some compact flourescents that are very short wavelengths, almost like black lights. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[dragonrep]

Anyone have any suggestions?

[Jadinop]

My preference would be to get 4 of the 10k power compacts. With the two actinic vho's, you should have plenty of light in the blue spectrum.

[dragonrep]

Thanks, I was leaning that way, but I wasn't sure with the different types of bulbs that I have. One day I'll upgrade to halides, but that's a bit more than I have funds for

[Jadinop]

I'm a big fan of the Current USA bulbs over the Coralife ones. I have seen them side by side in the same fixture and there is just no comparison. The Current ones are much brighter. I also prefer the dual actinic pc's over the regular actinic bulbs. One half of the bulb does look almost like a black light. There is a note that comes attached to the bulb telling you not to return it because it only looks like one side of the bulb is lit.