sump light?

boodha · 04/08/2007, 11:45 AM

What works best and has low electricity usage? And where do you buy it?

szgppl · 04/08/2007, 11:52 AM

http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

Check this out

boodha · 04/08/2007, 12:58 PM

Thanks!

Avi · 04/08/2007, 01:41 PM

I'd just add that I didn't have very much growth with that light, though I think that can be attributed to the distance over my sump having been too high.

I switched to this one which was also highly recommended in these forums and the Chaeto in my refugium took off like wild.....

http://www.lightsofamerica.com/floods.htm

I got it at Home Depot but I think that they're widely available...make sure if you try one, that you get one of the models with the 6500K bulb (click Specifications)

Blown 346 · 04/08/2007, 02:49 PM

I have had great results with this bulb here. 19w 5100k par 38 TCP bulb. You have to special order it from the HomeDepots warehouse. I have seen over 100%growth rate in 3 months from my chaeto. I got it when it was the size of a tennis ball, now it is larger than a basketball.

Here is the info if anyone is interested in this bulb.

IF ANYONE WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO ORDER THE TCP 19/85W BULB FOR 9.99 EASILY THEN LISTEN UP!!

ok,

step 1: Call the home depot supply number 1-800-431-3000

step 2: Ask for the special order department, the bulb can only be special ordered.

step 3: the part # for the bulb is 99570, this is for the 19w 5100k par 38 TCP bulb, I assume the 16w is also available, but you will have to ask them to look up its part number

I had to create a special order account, it was free and fast to set up, also the bulb is only special order so it can't be ordered online through the HD supply catalog. Shipping was free and it should take 6 to 10 days.

This is the cheapest place I have found to order the correct 5100k bulb!

elegance coral · 04/08/2007, 03:21 PM

I guess it would depend on the size of your refug. Mine is 55 gallons so I needed a slightly larger light than the ones above. I went to Lowes and baught a 70W 4000 K MH dusk to dawn light. for around $70.00. I also added two 55 or 65W ( i forgot ) 10,000 K compacts. I have to harvest algae every weekend.

scengineer · 04/08/2007, 04:30 PM

You can get a pair of 26W 6500K screw in PC bulbs at Walmart for ~$6. I got a couple of reflectors in the next aisle over for $6 a piece that should focus all the light downward into the sump.

This maybe temporary - depending how well this works. I just got it, so no idea on results.

boodha · 04/09/2007, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the replies and advice - will check HD this weekend.

papagimp · 04/09/2007, 02:25 PM

Scengineer, those sould work great. As long as color spectrum is correct, and I saw those bulbs just this last weekend, seemed to be correct. I've only been using one with my 10g and it's been just spiffy for over a year now.

BurntOutReefer · 04/09/2007, 04:32 PM

28w 6500K screw in PC's at HD. $3.99
They also have the new GE full-spectrum 60W.$2.99..I have this bulb....burns an awesome yellow

Victor1046 · 04/09/2007, 05:17 PM

I saw this on melevesreef.com interesting!

http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

green814 · 04/09/2007, 06:41 PM

I havn't seen a huge growth in my cheato yet as I am battling a small algea outbreak ( new tank about 3 months old ). But I p/u up a c.f. flood light style 25w = to 100w 6500k for $12.00 I think it was at my local electrical store. Maybe check your local store to see what they have.

After I get the outbreak under control, I will post how it seems the cheato grows w/ this light.

Chris

04/08/2007, 11:45 AM	#1
boodha Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: fullerton ca Posts: 322	sump light? What works best and has low electricity usage? And where do you buy it?

04/08/2007, 01:41 PM	#4
Avi Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 7,327	I'd just add that I didn't have very much growth with that light, though I think that can be attributed to the distance over my sump having been too high. I switched to this one which was also highly recommended in these forums and the Chaeto in my refugium took off like wild..... http://www.lightsofamerica.com/floods.htm I got it at Home Depot but I think that they're widely available...make sure if you try one, that you get one of the models with the 6500K bulb (click Specifications) __________________ I'd keep the whole ocean if my den were big enough Current Tank Info: 120 gallon reef with 210 lbs. of live rock, Aqua-C EV180 Skimmer, Aquactinic double 250W MH with blue plus t5 support; 58 gallon freshwater planted tank using CO2 and T5s; 30-gallon cube with a few fancy goldfish; and a 110 gallon FOWLR

04/08/2007, 03:21 PM	#6
elegance coral They call me EC Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: central Florida Posts: 6,208	I guess it would depend on the size of your refug. Mine is 55 gallons so I needed a slightly larger light than the ones above. I went to Lowes and baught a 70W 4000 K MH dusk to dawn light. for around $70.00. I also added two 55 or 65W ( i forgot ) 10,000 K compacts. I have to harvest algae every weekend. __________________ "Most of the failures with marine aquaria are due to lack of knowledge of the biological processes that occur in the aquarium." Martin A. Moe, Jr. "A scientist seeks the truth, wherever that may lead. A believer already knows the truth, and cannot be swayed no matter how compelling the evidence." Current Tank Info: I'm trying to see how many tanks will fit in my house before the wife loses it.

04/08/2007, 04:30 PM	#7
scengineer Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: south carolina Posts: 32	You can get a pair of 26W 6500K screw in PC bulbs at Walmart for ~$6. I got a couple of reflectors in the next aisle over for $6 a piece that should focus all the light downward into the sump. This maybe temporary - depending how well this works. I just got it, so no idea on results. __________________ Thanks Ed Current Tank Info: 90G beginner reef

04/09/2007, 02:25 PM	#9
papagimp COMAS Rocks! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 8,185 Blog Entries: 2	Scengineer, those sould work great. As long as color spectrum is correct, and I saw those bulbs just this last weekend, seemed to be correct. I've only been using one with my 10g and it's been just spiffy for over a year now. __________________ 58g Softie & 75g Stoney Member, Central Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society Current Tank Info: 58g Mixed Reef Project - Started June 2011

04/08/2007, 11:52 AM	#2
szgppl Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: aurora il Posts: 335	http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html Check this out

04/08/2007, 12:58 PM	#3
boodha Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: fullerton ca Posts: 322	Thanks!

04/08/2007, 02:49 PM	#5
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I have had great results with this bulb here. 19w 5100k par 38 TCP bulb. You have to special order it from the HomeDepots warehouse. I have seen over 100%growth rate in 3 months from my chaeto. I got it when it was the size of a tennis ball, now it is larger than a basketball. Here is the info if anyone is interested in this bulb. IF ANYONE WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO ORDER THE TCP 19/85W BULB FOR 9.99 EASILY THEN LISTEN UP!! ok, step 1: Call the home depot supply number 1-800-431-3000 step 2: Ask for the special order department, the bulb can only be special ordered. step 3: the part # for the bulb is 99570, this is for the 19w 5100k par 38 TCP bulb, I assume the 16w is also available, but you will have to ask them to look up its part number I had to create a special order account, it was free and fast to set up, also the bulb is only special order so it can't be ordered online through the HD supply catalog. Shipping was free and it should take 6 to 10 days. This is the cheapest place I have found to order the correct 5100k bulb!

04/09/2007, 02:17 PM	#8
boodha Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: fullerton ca Posts: 322	Thanks for the replies and advice - will check HD this weekend.

04/09/2007, 04:32 PM	#10
BurntOutReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Granada Hills Posts: 4,376	28w 6500K screw in PC's at HD. $3.99 They also have the new GE full-spectrum 60W.$2.99..I have this bulb....burns an awesome yellow

04/09/2007, 05:17 PM	#11
Victor1046 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delray Beach FL Posts: 427	I saw this on melevesreef.com interesting! http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html __________________ Victoria Current Tank Info: 110Gl, 2X250 MH 2X96W ACT , PS, 2 Tom Clowns, bi-color blennie,flame angel, brain, colt, BTA, Xenia, Red & Yellow Zoe, Green Boniopora, Red Cynarina, Trumpet, Hammer Coral, mushrooms, leather,

04/09/2007, 06:41 PM	#12
green814 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Swartz Creek, Mi Posts: 144	I havn't seen a huge growth in my cheato yet as I am battling a small algea outbreak ( new tank about 3 months old ). But I p/u up a c.f. flood light style 25w = to 100w 6500k for $12.00 I think it was at my local electrical store. Maybe check your local store to see what they have. After I get the outbreak under control, I will post how it seems the cheato grows w/ this light. Chris