Deciding on T5's is driving me nuts... need help (again)

[afboundguy]

Sorry if this is getting repetative (if it is just tell me to shut up )

So I'm looking to upgrade my 55g that has 2x96W PC's and I want to add some T5's so that I can start putting in some corals (when I have money) I'd like to keep my PC's and I'm looking at a couple of different options for T5's and would like help from people that know what they're doing (because I don't know that much)

So I'm torn between the Nova Extreme's retrokit (http://www.current-usa.com/novat5horetrofitkits.html) in either the 36" or 48" (if I can fit the 48"s I will) and Nova T5 retrokits (http://www.current-usa.com/nova.html) I can get 5 10K and 5 actinic 24" bulbs for a lot cheaper but they look like they're not as good and I don't know if I could fit all 10 under the hood and I'm sure I could fit the 2 Extreme retrokits.

So please could I get some input as to which one I should get? Thanks for the help.

 

[willray]

The slimpacs are low wattage and designed to be tossed out after due time.The retros are 54 watts ea. bulb and they have the oh soo important reflectors.Imo don't do the 24" bulbs...first I doubt you'll fit 10 in your hood(reflectors take up more room but are worth thier wieght in gold) second when it's time to replace you'll be buying 10 bulbs intead of 3-4.