New 150G Setup -- Need advise

[PRESTO2345]

I'm setting up a 150G AGA 72L x 18D x 24H Reef Tank, and plan on keeping sps, lps, and mushrooms. Tell me what you think.

Catalina Aquarium Metal Halide Power Compact Combo
5 year warranty electronic ballast included
3 - 400 mogul basebulbs included German made Catalina Aquarium Reef Grow
Bulbs customized to:
10k bulb is bright white
15k is white with blue (most popluar)
20k - is solid blue
Unit comes with hanging brackets so you can suspend from your ceiling.
2- 140 watt vho bulbs included super actinic.
Unit has 3 chords and 3 switches so you can add the unit to a timer to implement the dawn dusk effect.
Unit has an external box for the ballast as shown in the picture to keep down on heat. With the 2 4 inch fans, external ballast and the hanging bracket or feet option.
Moonlights included - 12 - 1 watt led's on separate chord and switch- moonlights are on a dimmable switch so they can be turned up or on as much as desired.

Or do I build my own? What suggestions do you have for brand and whatnot?

 

[kinghokus420]

the catalina aquarium products rank right up there with jebo and sea clone products IMO. i would spend a bit more and get something with a better reputation for quality. if you have the skills a retro setup will give you a better deal by far. check out places like hellolights.com and a few others that my mind is blank on right now. good luck!