Hydroponic stores for lighting?

[windowlicker916]

Someone suggested that hydroponic stores sell lights for cheaper. Don't have to pay a "made for reef" mark up.

This true? What's the brands to look for if so.

Thinking of getting rid of this fixture and getting a higher quality 6 bulb T5 fixture.

[RonMidtownStomp]

I looked. Pricing seemed the same to me. They mostly use metal halide.. I don't recall seeing T5's. They're into 1000W metal halides, mostly, from what I can tell. Plus, you're never going to touch some of the crazy ridiculous used deals on new pricing.

[Paulca916]

Ygpm

[Bamm Bamm]

hydro stores sell mostly 1000w 600w and 400w which is all pretty much useless for reeftanks.. Although I have seen a few tank running 1000watters on them.. way overkill imo.. But you could grow something else with those 1000watters if you have a card then it's legal and that can help pay for your corals..lol

[windowlicker916]

They sell t5 fixtures

[Paulca916]

hydro stores sell mostly 1000w 600w and 400w which is all pretty much useless for reeftanks.. Although I have seen a few tank running 1000watters on them.. way overkill imo.. But you could grow something else with those 1000watters if you have a card then it's legal and that can help pay for your corals..lol

Shakes head........................................... (wrong type of reefers)

They sell t5 fixtures

+1

[Bamm Bamm]

sell reefer to fund your reef LOLOLOL