refug. light

Randy1 · 08/16/2007, 05:33 PM

What kind of refgium light are most of you using?

Thanks

SPACEMANS2 · 08/16/2007, 05:59 PM

i use the highest watt compact florecent flood light HomeDepot sells it works great its cheap bright as heck and it built into a relector

Andrew · 08/16/2007, 06:22 PM

Check this out:

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

J. Montgomery · 08/16/2007, 07:45 PM

Earlier today, a fellow reefer was telling me that he has had disappointing results with the "fuge bulb" recommended by melev. How is that working for everyone else?

I just added a CPR Aquafuge hang on tank refugium. I use the CPR power compact light that goes with it (36W).

LOTS of people use shop lamps you can get from any hardware store, and then they pick up "grow" bulbs.

Roger928 · 08/16/2007, 07:54 PM

http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ATS&Category=9

mwlude · 08/16/2007, 09:18 PM

I use a sprial compact like melve reccomends and it has worked great. I only have cheato for my macro. Wal Mart has a GE 6500K 100w equilivant.

trmiv · 08/16/2007, 09:28 PM

I have a 5500K spiral bulb I got from home depot. I think it's like 90 watt equivalent. Seems to work OK. I'd rather use a flood with a build in reflector, but I can't find one over 2700K locally.

Europa13 · 08/16/2007, 11:11 PM

I have great macro growth with the bulb recommended by Melev.

cboberg · 08/17/2007, 01:01 AM

TWO WORDS: HOME DEPOT Don't waste your money on anything else. Buy a 65watt water proof flood light and 3 prong plug to wire it. They come with multiple adjustments to mount them near your fuge.

onecrzyboi4u · 08/17/2007, 01:39 AM

I have a GE 6500K 100w equilivant bulb on mine.. lemme tell ya each month i have to cut out half of it.. because it's growing soo much.

Randy1 · 08/21/2007, 09:12 AM

Can we order these 5100k bulbs online? I can't find locally.

RetroAndreas · 08/21/2007, 10:02 AM

This bad boy for my BioCube

http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=369

Randy1 · 08/22/2007, 06:45 PM

I'm talking about the GE 6500K 100w equilivant bulb.

mckaax · 08/22/2007, 10:55 PM

What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page...ctors/1R401951

SPACEMANS2 · 08/23/2007, 04:10 AM

that seems good but again just go to homedepot you can get the same floresent flood but with a higher wattage and will get more growth

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Originally posted by mckaax
What do you guys think about this one?

http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page...ctors/1R401951

boxfishpooalot · 08/23/2007, 04:30 AM

Any bulb above 20 watts(more is better) that has a Kelvin rating of 6500 is going to get good macroalgal growth. Also check for full spectrum bulbs, as they will contain the necsesary colors required for photosythesis.

Randy1 · 08/23/2007, 04:57 PM

We dont have them at out HD. I'll order on e of these.

mckaax · 08/23/2007, 07:15 PM

If you order one of these in the link send me a pm and tell me how it does for you.

08/16/2007, 05:33 PM	#1
Randy1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lorain, Ohio USA Posts: 578	refug. light What kind of refgium light are most of you using? Thanks

08/16/2007, 07:45 PM	#4
J. Montgomery Mouth Pipetting Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 6,278	Earlier today, a fellow reefer was telling me that he has had disappointing results with the "fuge bulb" recommended by melev. How is that working for everyone else? I just added a CPR Aquafuge hang on tank refugium. I use the CPR power compact light that goes with it (36W). LOTS of people use shop lamps you can get from any hardware store, and then they pick up "grow" bulbs. __________________ Josh

08/16/2007, 07:54 PM	#5
Roger928 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Prescott Valley, AZ Posts: 296	http://www.aquatraders.com/index.asp...ATS&Category=9 __________________ Always quarantine. You never know where that fish has been. Current Tank Info: 90 and 120 mixed reef

08/16/2007, 09:28 PM	#7
trmiv Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,082	I have a 5500K spiral bulb I got from home depot. I think it's like 90 watt equivalent. Seems to work OK. I'd rather use a flood with a build in reflector, but I can't find one over 2700K locally. __________________ Current tank: Red Sea Reefer 350 Deluxe, Avast Marine Pegleg 180 skimmer, Gyre 150, Eheim 1262 return

08/21/2007, 10:02 AM	#12
RetroAndreas Awaiting Email Confirmation Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Newmarket, Ontario Posts: 56	LED for me This bad boy for my BioCube http://www.nanotuners.com/product_in...roducts_id=369

08/16/2007, 05:59 PM	#2
SPACEMANS2 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 49	i use the highest watt compact florecent flood light HomeDepot sells it works great its cheap bright as heck and it built into a relector

08/16/2007, 06:22 PM	#3
Andrew Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 13,640	Check this out: http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

08/16/2007, 09:18 PM	#6
mwlude Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: wi Posts: 100	I use a sprial compact like melve reccomends and it has worked great. I only have cheato for my macro. Wal Mart has a GE 6500K 100w equilivant.

08/16/2007, 11:11 PM	#8
Europa13 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 130	I have great macro growth with the bulb recommended by Melev.

08/17/2007, 01:01 AM	#9
cboberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Coarsegold CA Posts: 97	TWO WORDS: HOME DEPOT Don't waste your money on anything else. Buy a 65watt water proof flood light and 3 prong plug to wire it. They come with multiple adjustments to mount them near your fuge.

08/17/2007, 01:39 AM	#10
onecrzyboi4u Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lexington VA Posts: 1,893	I have a GE 6500K 100w equilivant bulb on mine.. lemme tell ya each month i have to cut out half of it.. because it's growing soo much.

08/21/2007, 09:12 AM	#11
Randy1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lorain, Ohio USA Posts: 578	Can we order these 5100k bulbs online? I can't find locally.

08/22/2007, 06:45 PM	#13
Randy1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lorain, Ohio USA Posts: 578	I'm talking about the GE 6500K 100w equilivant bulb.

08/22/2007, 10:55 PM	#14
mckaax Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: louisville Posts: 51	What do you guys think about this one? http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page...ctors/1R401951

08/23/2007, 04:30 AM	#16
boxfishpooalot Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: canada, Grande Praire, Ab Posts: 5,824	Any bulb above 20 watts(more is better) that has a Kelvin rating of 6500 is going to get good macroalgal growth. Also check for full spectrum bulbs, as they will contain the necsesary colors required for photosythesis. __________________ Its a good idea to have a refrence sample for alk test kits. 1.1350 grams of baking soda in 1gallon of distilled water=10dkh. Check your alkalinity test kit! Algae is Mother Natures phosphate remover Current Tank Info: 220 galon mixed reef.

08/23/2007, 04:57 PM	#17
Randy1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lorain, Ohio USA Posts: 578	We dont have them at out HD. I'll order on e of these.

08/23/2007, 07:15 PM	#18
mckaax Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: louisville Posts: 51	If you order one of these in the link send me a pm and tell me how it does for you.