T5 purchase question

[corbett_n]

Has anyone bought the t5 retro for dr. fosters and smith. I know the tek is better but I can't afford an icecap ballasts. It says it has a workhouse ballasts, is that a decent ballast? Does anybody know any other sites that have a good deal on 24" retro fit t5. The dr. fosters one has bulbs inlcuded

[SuperAWE]

Check out www.reefgeek.com

http://www.reefgeek.com/lighting/T5_Fluorescent/IceCap/SLR_Retrofit_Kits/

They have both IceCap, and the Universal AccuStart or Vossloh-Schwabe ballast options.

[corbett_n]

How about the dr. fosters version, can anyone tell if it is even decent

Here is the link:http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=15491

[corbett_n]

Can I get a ballast at Lowes that could push as much power as a icecap ballast and be a lot cheaper?

[george81]

nope.

[Akronviper]

I have the TEK retro with the Workhorse ballasts. They work fine for me. I was going to upgrade to the Ice Cap ballasts when I had the money but these are work just fine for now.

[Arati]

Isnt the whole point of T5's they they use less energy and last long. I like the tek stuff but would pass on the Icecaps, may aswell get halides.

[corbett_n]

what bulb combinations are good for 4 t5's? I have 2 t5's right now but I am getting 2 more soon. I have a aquablue and a blue plus right now.