lighting for sump?

MIKE ALERS · 10/12/2007, 09:55 PM

i recently purchased a clamp on work light reflector and a no vision solar light[flourescent 100w].after 2 nights of running it the bulb melted at the base.what bulb should i use?

sruiz · 10/13/2007, 12:14 AM

i think a lot has to depend on what you're keeping in your sump. how much light do you need , waht type of algea or plants do you have going on??

Europa13 · 10/13/2007, 06:26 AM

This one works great.
http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page...ctors/1P381951
http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

MIKE ALERS · 10/13/2007, 08:11 AM

thanks for the info Europa13.it was really helpful.

wolf pup · 10/13/2007, 08:59 AM

I've been using the bulb from the melevsreef website on my fuge which is part of my 55gal sump and have had great growth and success.

10/12/2007, 09:55 PM	#1
MIKE ALERS Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: deltona fl. Posts: 742	lighting for sump? i recently purchased a clamp on work light reflector and a no vision solar light[flourescent 100w].after 2 nights of running it the bulb melted at the base.what bulb should i use?

10/13/2007, 12:14 AM	#2
sruiz Reef'R Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Searching... Posts: 1,381	i think a lot has to depend on what you're keeping in your sump. how much light do you need , waht type of algea or plants do you have going on?? __________________ Don't forget your water change.

10/13/2007, 06:26 AM	#3
Europa13 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 130	This one works great. http://www.lightbulbsdirect.com/page...ctors/1P381951 http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

10/13/2007, 08:11 AM	#4
MIKE ALERS Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: deltona fl. Posts: 742	thanks for the info Europa13.it was really helpful.

10/13/2007, 08:59 AM	#5
wolf pup Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chicago - Near ORD Posts: 701	I've been using the bulb from the melevsreef website on my fuge which is part of my 55gal sump and have had great growth and success.