MH: which is better
 

giesemenn pendant lights 250 hqi de and ballast for $150

or

a 250 HQI hamilton ballast with a newer reflector and some lightly used bulbs for $200

geissman in my opinion

if the pendant is a nova series...i don't think you'll be happy with the coverage. Fairly small reflectors...and they aren't the greatest. Nice looking tho.

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Some more details of your intended tank setup would be helpful. I would have to agree with lastlight though regarding the G-man.

My tank is two feet deep
and I plan on housing softies, clams, lps and basic sps