MH Light suggestions

[aravindk]

I have a PC 4X65 light for my 48" 72g bowfront. I am thinking of upgrading to MH. What kind of $$ do I need and what are my options?
I see the new ones are like 600+; How much should I expect to pay if I can get a used one. I am not a really diy guy, but would like to know how safe it is to assemble one on my own.

And what kind of configuration I should be looking at (wattage/no of blubs/kelvin rate etc) I am not a cheapo, but the same time dont want to buy a top of the line one.

Any help in this regard is appreciated.

 

[nanoreefer22]

Do you have a canopy over your tank? If you do you don't maybe you could pick up a set up from another member where all you would need to buy would be metal halide ballasts.
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/sale-trade/14256-250w-halide-2x32w-pc-actinic-hoods.html

I've seen these and both are in great condition. If you get both for $150 and hang them, you could spend another $200 on the ballasts from hellolights.com or from one of the vendors here. That would cost you around $400 altogether and you'd have a great set up.

-Kris