building a retrofit lighting system....

agoutihead

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i want to add a hood to my tank, so i might as well DIY my own lighting system and save myself a bunch of money.
is it better to totally diy the lights by buying the end caps and ballasts separate... or does this seem like a pretty good deal...
http://www.hellolights.com/482xhqimeha2.html
thats 344, but no bulbs. add another 150 just for bulbs.
im not sure on which t5's to get... what is the difference between...
1. TRU actinic
2. actinic+
3. actinic blue +
4. pure actinic
???
what is the cheapest way to go about building your own lighting system?
i also want to add moon lights
 
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