Quote Originally Posted by davejnz
That seems to be a decent price.Thats not the setup i was reffering to although i'm sure it will be effective.For comparison,an IceCap660 ballast is $160,4 bulbs are $60,4 reflectors are $90,and 4 pairs of endcaps/standoffs are $50.
Whats the difference between T5s and Metal Halides?

The T5 set up is the link I showed you
http://www.petsolutions.com/Nova+Ext...001722-C-.aspx

Here are some metal Halides I found
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...ight_Elite.htm
http://www.marineandreef.com/shoppro...m175_Hood.html

Is there a massive difference between the two in the sense of what Im limited to in choices later on? (Choice of corals and invertebrates that is) Also will the difference between 10k and 15, and 20k limit my choices too?