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Is there any reason these can’t be used instead of a $300-$400 “reef” pendant if you change the bulbs?
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That depends. Is it it HPS (high pressure sodium) or is it MH (metal halide)?

Looking at the bulb, it appears to be high-pressure sodium. If that’s the case, I don’t think it would be compatible with any bulbs suitable for a Reef.
 
You can find cheap, larger, more efficient metal halide reflectors online. I would go with one of those.
 

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