Power Compact or Metal Halide?

[ALRHA]

my strip has four 65W bulbs (2 actinic and 2 10,000K) and everyone is happy. i have no complaints and i doubt you would either. it costed me about $250 US - which is a lot cheaper and simpler than MH. It also has integrated moon-lights (which look very cool) and a built in fan as well to keep it cool. i am very happy with it and would reccommend it.

[TaCtIkZ]

*rethinking the MH/VHO Canopy idea*
thanks a lot Tang_Man :hammerhea

[TaCtIkZ]

P.S. I just got an IceCap ballast :imwithstu

[ABahn]

Originally posted by Nighty
I have been hearing quite a bit about power compacts. Is there a huge difference between them and metal halides? Which is better?

Regards,

Nighty

I think you have to decide what your livestock would be better off with. Cost may also be a factor for you. As well as heat over your tank.

For look I prefer MH over any other bulb type.

My 2cents.