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Michael3221
Wanda666
Good lamps will not be cheaper than LED - one lamp at 24W costs 400+ for the fixture - you won't stay within budget + you need to change the lamps.
You could create one topic - like planning a marine aquarium - specify the desired volume, livestock, etc. - and people will give you more accurate advice.
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Here you go again - take Semileds diodes, they are 30% cheaper than Cree.