Wondering about these lights

[!v@n]

I saw these and am thinking about purchasing. Has anyone used these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Economy-250-Watt...QQcmdZViewItem

[limestro]

I use a ballast similar to that (175w) powering a 14k phoenix. Its not the greatest but its got me by.

~Mike

[victortrav]

dont do it the money you spend replacing this thing after it craps out on you in a month or 2 an new ballast would serve you so much better. lighting is so important to our tanks go cheaper somewhere esle

[!v@n]

thanks for the input guys, im just starting a 125g and i need to buy lighting and a return pump so im looking for the best deals out there

[iVgOnMaD]

get a genx pcx-40 return pump, $140 at AW

[davocean]

I would rec going w/ an oceanrunner for return, and they are usually on sale on Fostersmith at a good price(like $60) and they run both quiet and cool.
3-5x turnover total volume is good for sump return.
For good cheap lights I'd try reefgeek.com, or I think I saw an icecap 660 in the selling forum here.
Those lights look like they might be better for growing....other stuuff!

[kjsreef]

You might try these guys for an eballast, 250W is only $80.00 I got a 70W and 150W from them and they haven't had a problem yet. You can also get one from hellolights for $100.00.

http://www.ballastwise.com/item.asp?...FID=17&level=1