Fixtures < $100

JBJ K-1 250W Metal Halide Retrofit Kit with FREE XM Lamp!! - K-1-250P

this kit?

the reflector looks pretty basic/lame compared to other metal halides ive seen. thanks for the help everyone...

 

the reflector is lame but will work, besides just the xm 20k free bulb normally runs $70-80 bucks. and your getting the ballast,wires,socket,reflector too. for $100 budget your not going to get a caddy.. maybe a geo metro. lol but at least it will do the job on your tank and put out alot more light/par then 2x39w t5s. if you want a better mh 250w pendant w/ e-ballast be prepared to spend $250-350 bucks

 

if i found a reflector would i be able to buy that kit and replace the reflector?

also, isnt 20k going to be super blue. to where its like a moonlight??? i want something a bit more daylight-ish.

 

you can use any mogul bulb style reflector you want. 10k = white 14k = slight blue 20k = blue. i would stay away from the xm 14k though, par/growth rates arent too good.

 

tank shots:

xm 10k:
Xm 10k image by MrsDoni on Photobucket

xm 14k:
Xm 14k image by toddrtrex on Photobucket

xm 20k:
Xm 20k image by sands2 on Photobucket

 

hm. i might even just pass up on this kit. i hate the 20k honestly. so i might as well just not build a hood, the cost of the materials/getting a new bulb will cost the same as just buying a $150 dollar fixture with a different reflector.

 

yea if you can save up more money for a better fixture then do that. if not you know your options.