light on Chaeto?

Triple_B · 01/20/2010, 12:15 PM

I picked up a big wad of Chaeto this weekend, and with some eggcrate and zip ties, have made it a nice home in my sump...

I have a regular 75w desk lamp rigged up for light, is this adequate?

thanks,
brandon

thegrun · 01/20/2010, 12:42 PM

I'm not at home right now for the exact specifics, but Home Depot and Lowe's both sell a floodlight style 18watt+- 5500K +- compact fluorescent bulb that will work great in your desk lamp fixture. Better than a standard flood light; less heat and power consumed and the correct color.

toddanddaneen · 01/20/2010, 01:03 PM

I second that just get a bulb from home depot or lowes 5500k+ 13w and you should be fine.

CJO · 01/20/2010, 02:35 PM

They also have a 6500K one that I've heard is supposed to work better. I ended up with the 90W equivalent one.

CJ

spleify · 01/20/2010, 03:59 PM

I run the 6500k spiral flourescant bulb from Lowes and love it.

Octoshark · 01/20/2010, 04:02 PM

Maybe someone can provide a link?

five O · 01/20/2010, 07:47 PM

Walmart has 2 spiral compact fluorescent 6500k for $4.50. It has a big 6500k right on the front of the package. They also have LED floor lights in 6500k for $20. They are a little more expensive, but will last forever and are really cheap to run.

Octoshark · 01/20/2010, 08:28 PM

No links anybody?

KyleO · 01/20/2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by five O

Walmart has 2 spiral compact fluorescent 6500k for $4.50. It has a big 6500k right on the front of the package. They also have LED floor lights in 6500k for $20. They are a little more expensive, but will last forever and are really cheap to run.

Careful with expecting LEDs to last forever............

Triple_B · 01/21/2010, 07:23 AM

Thanks for the replies... less power used and less heat is always a good thing.

CJO · 01/21/2010, 07:39 AM

LED's will last a very long time, if you have the proper cooling in place. Any idea how many lumens the $20 ones put out?

CJ

01/20/2010, 12:15 PM	#1
Triple_B Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 343	light on Chaeto? I picked up a big wad of Chaeto this weekend, and with some eggcrate and zip ties, have made it a nice home in my sump... I have a regular 75w desk lamp rigged up for light, is this adequate? thanks, brandon

01/20/2010, 03:59 PM	#5
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	I run the 6500k spiral flourescant bulb from Lowes and love it. __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

01/20/2010, 12:42 PM	#2
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	I'm not at home right now for the exact specifics, but Home Depot and Lowe's both sell a floodlight style 18watt+- 5500K +- compact fluorescent bulb that will work great in your desk lamp fixture. Better than a standard flood light; less heat and power consumed and the correct color.

01/20/2010, 01:03 PM	#3
toddanddaneen Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 59	I second that just get a bulb from home depot or lowes 5500k+ 13w and you should be fine.

01/20/2010, 02:35 PM	#4
CJO Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 578	They also have a 6500K one that I've heard is supposed to work better. I ended up with the 90W equivalent one. CJ

01/20/2010, 04:02 PM	#6
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	Maybe someone can provide a link?

01/20/2010, 07:47 PM	#7
five O Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 152	Walmart has 2 spiral compact fluorescent 6500k for $4.50. It has a big 6500k right on the front of the package. They also have LED floor lights in 6500k for $20. They are a little more expensive, but will last forever and are really cheap to run.

01/20/2010, 08:28 PM	#8
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	No links anybody?

01/21/2010, 07:23 AM	#10
Triple_B Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 343	Thanks for the replies... less power used and less heat is always a good thing.

01/21/2010, 07:39 AM	#11
CJO Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 578	LED's will last a very long time, if you have the proper cooling in place. Any idea how many lumens the $20 ones put out? CJ