options on replacing square pin bulbs

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my 72" light contains 3 150w mh bulbs and 4 96w actinic bulbs with the 4 pin square connector. i need to replace the actinic's and the price is outrageous for them at nearly 40.00 each.
are there affordable options to change to another light . what would you do if this was your fixture.
led's, t5's, or just bite the bullet and leave well enough alone.
i replaced the led moon lights with new royal blue ones and at night they look awesome so wiring isnt a problem for me at all.
i had thought about tearing all the florescent stuff out and going with led's but will it produce the same quality of light as the actinic. i know that this may not make sence for some that read but i am curious to see what options are there.
thanks for looking and any answers you may give

 

[Northstar24]

If you're talking about changing the actual actinic bulb, you would have to convert to a T5 ballast, I'm not sure how feasible or cost effective that would be, you might be better off looking for a used T5 fixture

 

[bigford]

i just ordered from these ebay Item number: 160539140208
same boat as you $21.95 on line and $40+ at LFS
I'LL see how they are in a day or two

I just re read your post my mistake! you could buy this and
the bulbs
Item number: 160726640254 if you have the room.

 

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they are options but the bulb price is still outrageous. i am going to look into led's and try and build something i think - i figure 2 6 foot pieces of square aluminum to place in the area where the bulbs are. there are fans already so i think heat would not be an issue. the one time cost would pay for its self in 2 bulb changes. i would hope that 3 watt royal blue led's are close to actinic. the 150 watt halides are 20k