Cheap New 175w Ballasts

[cameron]

This was in my mailbox and thought someone would like to see it:

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CI-00005&Category_Code">http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CI-00005&Category_Code</a>=

<p style="text-align:center;">Brand New [IMG]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rp5waecab.0.gtvxaecab.dfqko5bab.1721&ts=S0278&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.premiumaquatics.com%2FMerchant2%2Fmerchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Product_Code%3DCI-00005%26Category_Code%3D"><span style="color: #0000ff;">175watt Electronic Halide Ballast</span></a> - no warranty. Click [IMG]http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=rp5waecab.0.gtvxaecab.dfqko5bab.1721&ts=S0278&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.premiumaquatics.com%2FMerchant2%2Fmerchant.mvc%3FScreen%3DPROD%26Product_Code%3DCI-00005%26Category_Code%3D"><span style="color: #0000ff;">HERE</span></a> for more information.
58 Available - Only <span style="color: #ff0000;">$39.95 each</span>

 

[scsinet]

Dang if only they were 400w...

 

[taftonomos]

I'm looking at lighting options for my 75, and I'm trying to save as much $$ as possible.


Option 1 - 2 of these 175's, and the 2 x 24" VHO setups I already have. I'd need ballasts ($80), sockets for the MH - ($20) and bulbs ($150), as well as new VHO bulbs ($40) = $250 Total wattage 500

Option 2, 6 T5's. Ballasts (used - $60) and 6 bulbs - ($120) and 12 endcaps ($60) = $240 Total wattage 324


I plan on keeping a mixed tank. I'd finally like a clam or three, and some nice SPS as well. I've currently keeping a toadstool leather, kenya tree, some zoo's, zenia and a BTA.

Whatcha think?