need to upgrade form PC. what should I get?

[El Capitan]

I currently have 2 96w PC for a 65 gallon tank (L,w,h) 36x18x24. I have some zoo's, polyps, mushrooms, anenome, dunken and some gsp. I don't plan on any hard corals maybe a bubble anenome or some clams.

What do you recommend for an upgrade that will not break the bank? T5ho?

[fox2589]

i would def go t5..make sure they have the indivisual reflectors..good luck-drew

[Jnicho]

I very happy with my T5's...+1 on the individual reflectors.

[jenglish]

Are you looking for a retrofit or a built unit?

[Loverotties]

I love my T5HO!

[El Capitan]

looking more for a unit, unless retrofit is cheaper. Any suggestions on which brand or model?

[fox2589]

tek is a good brand..ATI..the nova extreme is a good fixture..i know theres others im not thinking about

[El Capitan]

how about something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/36-Metal-Halide-...d=p3286.c0.m14

never mind, just saw reviews about it.

[fox2589]

good idea..im guessing its not UL listed-drew

[Fat Tony]

Basically here's the skinny on lighting... stay away from anything eBay, unless it is a used good name brand unit. Search the classifieds on here and RC for the best deals on some used equipment.

[Jnicho]

Most of the "no-name" lights I've seen from eBay have sub par ballasts and bulbs...by the time you pay to replace the ballast and bulbs you may as well get something you know is quality...I've done all types of lights ranging from eBay to several DIY's...this is one area where you definitely get what you pay for!

[El Capitan]

how about Nova Extreme Pro 234w?