coral_reefer;853007 wrote: the other big difference is that normally bulbs and fixtures for aquariums and plants/ horticulture are HO ( high output) bulbs and ballasts that generate significantly more lumens per bulb. this is normally what you're paying more for.
rdnelson99;853010 wrote: Yes and no. If you compare to residential yes. For commercial and industrial applications HO is standard. Not considering lamps, the only difference is the ballast and that is a minimal cost difference.
The main reason that aquarium fixtures and lamps cost so much is because they can. The average reef keeper believes there is a difference in how they are made and therefore pays more.
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