Lighting opinions wanted

[jdiver]

I am in the planning process of starting a 28 gallon reef tank (I've outgrown the 7) and would like some feedback on the lighting. I am thinking of getting a retrofit system from marinedepot.com. The system has the following features:

 

• Electro White corrosion proof reflector.

• High quality German moisture proof end caps

• Single lamp quick-disconnect lamp cord between retrofit fixture and ballast

• 10" wide and 4" high. All lamps are included.

• Remote ventilated, enclosed ballast with 10' power cord

• Independent on/off controls for Metal Halide and fluorescent lights

• Amp quick-disconnect plugs to ease connection and disconnection between fixture and ballast

 

I am looking at a 175w MH and 2 55w PC bulbs. The price seems right at $246. I would welcome any thoughts and feedback about this setup. Thanks.

[Sahin]

Lighting sounds good to me. 175W halide and110W PC to me seems pretty good for a 28G.

 

Lighting features sounds good too.

 

Thats about all I can input.

[Dave ESPI]

Check E-bay... I seen some good stuff on there recently. CHEEP too !

[jdiver]

Dave- I've been checking eBay quite a bit (searching on "halide"), but haven't seen anything that interests me too much or is what I'm looking for. (I'm not looking for an extensive DIY project.) If you come across anything that you think would work for my setup, then I would appreciate if you could let me know. Thanks.