Do I need a light over my refuge???

jwb0126 · 07/08/2007, 04:05 PM

Quick questions. I'm building a 55 with a 10gal sump and a separate 10gal refuge. Do I need a separate light over my refuge if I'm only going to have rock and snails etc in it?

If so, what's best?

Thanks!!!

loosecannon · 07/08/2007, 04:44 PM

No.

GuySmilie · 07/08/2007, 05:13 PM

If you later on decide to add any light-requiring organisms, like macro algae, they will benefit from a light source. Something in the 6000K range would work good for that purpose.

Also, scrounging about in the cabinet where your sump is located, working in the dark, is not a pleasant way to spend your time either.

digeetech · 07/08/2007, 05:17 PM

I would plan to add a light to your fuge, it is a good way to control/manage algae.

jski711 · 07/08/2007, 05:19 PM

i would say get a light and some chaeto and call it a day!

07/08/2007, 04:05 PM	#1
jwb0126 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 176	Do I need a light over my refuge??? Quick questions. I'm building a 55 with a 10gal sump and a separate 10gal refuge. Do I need a separate light over my refuge if I'm only going to have rock and snails etc in it? If so, what's best? Thanks!!! __________________ Jason Bryan My Fiance calls my tank "The other woman." Current Tank Info: 55 gal. mixed reef working towards SPS dominated. Custom 10 gal sump and custom 8 gal refuge. Dual 250w 14k SE MH w/ 2x54w supplemental actinic T5s. Berlin Turbo skimmer. 1 Koralia 2 & 1 Koralia 3 for flow. Hospital / QT tank always on the ready.

07/08/2007, 04:44 PM	#2
loosecannon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: port kent Posts: 1,292	No. __________________ I like getting WET! Current Tank Info: 44gal. 40 gal. 75 gal. 30gal. and working on a 75gal. rigt

07/08/2007, 05:13 PM	#3
GuySmilie Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 943	If you later on decide to add any light-requiring organisms, like macro algae, they will benefit from a light source. Something in the 6000K range would work good for that purpose. Also, scrounging about in the cabinet where your sump is located, working in the dark, is not a pleasant way to spend your time either. __________________ Guy Smilie

07/08/2007, 05:17 PM	#4
digeetech Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, Norcal Posts: 99	I would plan to add a light to your fuge, it is a good way to control/manage algae.

07/08/2007, 05:19 PM	#5
jski711 Moved On Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington Heights Posts: 1,781	i would say get a light and some chaeto and call it a day!