lighting for fuge

PeterEmard · 07/09/2008, 04:33 PM

i made a 29g sump for my 55g tank. within the sump i set it up so that i can have my skimmer a return pump and a seprate section for a fuge. i was wondering what lighting should i use for the fuge? the size of the fuge is about 10inches by 10 inches. Any suggestions?

mx36 · 07/09/2008, 05:11 PM

I use a cheap clip on heat lamp with a power compact 6500k daylight bulb. It has worked great for me so far.

thepollock · 07/09/2008, 06:06 PM

i use one of the compact fluorescent bulbs. the 23 watt and a cheap fixtur. works great.

brad2048 · 07/09/2008, 06:15 PM

just a simple work light from home depot or similar

PeterEmard · 07/09/2008, 08:02 PM

and how long are you leaving it on? i was told most people leave the fuge light on when the tank light is off and the opposite when the tank light is on. is this accurate?

PeterEmard · 07/10/2008, 11:15 AM

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BigJay · 07/10/2008, 12:26 PM

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Originally posted by PeterEmard
and how long are you leaving it on? i was told most people leave the fuge light on when the tank light is off and the opposite when the tank light is on. is this accurate?

Exactly. I run a reverse-photoperiod for my refugium.

During the day the photosynthetic corals consume CO2, the VHO actinics fire for 8 hours, and the halides for about 6 hours (I'm fighting algae with the shorter halide photoperiod).

At night, the refugium macro-algae consumes CO2, and the lights run for 12 of the 16 hours of dark.

Overall, it keeps the PH swings caused by increased to a minimum.

Gold Stripe · 07/10/2008, 01:12 PM

Same here. My VHOs run 12 hours (Noon to Midnight), MH 6 hours (3 PM to 9 PM working my way up to 9 hours) and Refugium runs 12 hours ( Midnight to Noon) opposite the VHOs.

PeterEmard · 07/10/2008, 02:08 PM

i have power compacts can you suggest a operation time for the tank and the fuge? 12pm-12am tank? 12am-12pm fuge?

07/09/2008, 04:33 PM	#1
PeterEmard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 25	lighting for fuge i made a 29g sump for my 55g tank. within the sump i set it up so that i can have my skimmer a return pump and a seprate section for a fuge. i was wondering what lighting should i use for the fuge? the size of the fuge is about 10inches by 10 inches. Any suggestions?

07/10/2008, 01:12 PM	#8
Gold Stripe Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 977	Same here. My VHOs run 12 hours (Noon to Midnight), MH 6 hours (3 PM to 9 PM working my way up to 9 hours) and Refugium runs 12 hours ( Midnight to Noon) opposite the VHOs. __________________ I swear its the last coral I will buy honey ...... I promise!

07/09/2008, 05:11 PM	#2
mx36 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 242	I use a cheap clip on heat lamp with a power compact 6500k daylight bulb. It has worked great for me so far.

07/09/2008, 06:06 PM	#3
thepollock Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: columbus mn Posts: 34	i use one of the compact fluorescent bulbs. the 23 watt and a cheap fixtur. works great.

07/09/2008, 06:15 PM	#4
brad2048 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: st. petersburg, fl Posts: 233	just a simple work light from home depot or similar

07/09/2008, 08:02 PM	#5
PeterEmard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 25	and how long are you leaving it on? i was told most people leave the fuge light on when the tank light is off and the opposite when the tank light is on. is this accurate?

07/10/2008, 11:15 AM	#6
PeterEmard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 25	bump

07/10/2008, 02:08 PM	#9
PeterEmard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 25	i have power compacts can you suggest a operation time for the tank and the fuge? 12pm-12am tank? 12am-12pm fuge?