I totally understand where you are coming from. I did however order this fixture, and ordered a different bulb (manufacturer). As for the ballast, the whole "catch fire" thing is the same for any metal halide fixture, just rumored. If someone's fixture caught on fire, it won't be because of faulty, cheap wiring, because that's cut & dry, it would be due to moisture or ill placement of the fixture. I will keep you guys posted as to what I think about it. At the end of the day, if it's not what it should be, I always have my PC's to fall back on! I actually replaced my CurrentUSA Orbit fixture with a Nova Extreme T-5 setup and I was really disappointed with the performance of my T-5 fixture! I had it on my tank for several months before going back to my pc's as my goni was starting to die! I have had my PC's back on there for about 2 months now and my goni has gone back to life, but with my tank being deep, I have higher lighting needs than either of the previous fixtures could provide!
