Coralife Aqualight Pro vs T5's

[kwirky]

PC bulbs are pricey compared to T5 bulbs, to replace. and that nova extreme's reflectors seem iffy on the website's pictures. what about lumen max 2 reflectors with DIY ballasts and aquaconnect bulbs?

i just finished upgrading from a 150W aqualight pro fixture to a single 250W lumen max 3 with galaxy ballast. i'm very happy with the decision. you would need 2 on ur tank though and that'll run like $800

any way you look at it, a half decent light on a 48" tank won't be cheap I think. what if you were to go with teklight retrofits? can't get any cheaper nor better than that? you'd have to slap together your own hood or pendant for them but you'd have good lighting at a very good price then.