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05/22/2020, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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Refugium light recommendations
Hi all, I have a 30gal sump (10.8 gal refugium). What lights have you had the most success with? This is my first time using a sump and I don’t want mess it up!
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05/25/2020, 03:01 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Olympia. WA.
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For the last 14-15 years I've just used spot light bulbs and clamp-on fixtures from Lowes or Home Depot.
Since led lights have become so affordable, I just go find a 75-100 watt equivalent in a 5k color range.
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05/25/2020, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Crivitz Wi
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I second mfinns motion.
I am using a 5500K 100 watt equivalent Walmart bulb on opposite light time of my display. No problem growing chaeto at all. In fact I am tired of having to harvest it. |
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05/31/2020, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Boulder, CO
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Agree with above. If you want to get fancy, Kessil makes fuge lights.
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As many naturalists and environmentalists have suggested, we should set aside our arrogance, our desire to conquer and control everything, and walk hand in hand with Mother Nature. -Walter Adey Current Tank Info: 180g Seagrass Sandbar Lagoon, START DATE November 28, 2018 |
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