T5 Lamp Availability in GVRD
 

Besides the pricier aquarium specific lamps from stores like J&L, are standard daylight type T5's available from hardware and lighting stores and at what sort of price?

I am thinking about switching to a 6xT5 setup but want to mix in some less expensive lamps to keep costs reasonable.

yes they're available at most hardwars and/or lighting stores and for quite a bit cheaper. however the light they give off sucks compared to aqurium lights imo.