48" 8x54 Watt Retro - Is this a good buy?

[sticky]

I was curious if this is a good buy
http://www.aquauniverse.com/componen...hop/Itemid,31/

If this is, what is a good light configuration for the hood?
4-10k 4-Actinic
6-10k 2-Actinic

Thanks for any advice or suggestions

[Reptoreef]

looks ok, but if you're anything like most reefers, you'll want more!!! IMO, get yourself a dual halide w/act suppliments or just a dual halide and run decent 14 k halides.

[davejnz]

IMO,its not a good fixture.Cheap ballast,cheap endcaps,cheap bulbs,cheap reflectors,and no fans.T5's are an excellent way to light a reef tank but you have to make sure you get quality components.A 4x54w IceCap660 T5 retro would be a much better choice IME.

[sticky]

Would this be more suitable
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewIt...product=AQ1831

[sticky]

I also found this
48" 2x175W 6500K
2x175W
6500K Bulbs
2-96W
Actinic Bulbs

$499.00

http://www.marineandreef.com/product...PCMH_Retro.jpg

Or

48" 2x175W 10K
2x175W
10K Bulbs
2-96W
Actinic Bulbs

$529.00

[perpetual98]

I can get you just about whatever you want, byt it may not all be on my site. Check out my store at www.myreefshop.com . I think I have some of that Hamilton stuff up there, and probably at a better price.

Eric

[sticky]

I can get you just about whatever you want, but it may not all be on my site. Check out my store at www.myreefshop.com . I think I have some of that Hamilton stuff up there, and probably at a better price.

Eric

I sent you a PM with an idea of what I am looking for if you could give me a rough idea on the cost of that.

Thanks