"Looks like I may have a battery purchase coming up and I was wondering
about what battery would be best. I have thought about an Optima battery
but really know little about them.
What say the list on the Optima and which would be recommended?"
You may want to disclose what you're using this battery for, so the question
can be answered.
"House" battery experiences/recommendations are likely to be VERY different
from mains.

bob