I am changing my T5HO over to dual 175w MH so I am going to sell my T5ho stuff here is what I have: 2 x 39W 12000K ATI Aquablue Special T5HO 2 x 39W ATI Blue Plus T5HO 1 x Fulham Workhorse 7 Electronic Ballast 4 x Icecap SLR T5 Reflector for 1-39W Bulb 4 x T-5 Mounting brackets- Pair 4 x T-5 Waterproof EndCaps-pair I bought all this from DIYreef.com the 2nd of may for $275. I have it all mounted on a board with sides that sit about 4" off the water that fits under the hood on my 46BF that I can include it has 3 fans mounted on it one for the ballast and 1 on each end on the end caps. You can use the on a 48" tank if you stager the lights in the canpoy. I would like to get $150 for these to help pay for my MH. I keep SPS, LPS, zoa, rics, softies, and clam under these lights and they look great. I will get some pictures of it this weekend. Taylor
To be honest I don't kow about the price. We are doing ok on light's at this time. I've heard a l;ot of good about the T5's. Seem a lot of people like them.
I have a 36" tank but bought a MH fixture a couple of months ago. Unfortunately, I don't think there are too many 36" tanks out there.