Different light for CPR AquaFuge 24?

richfavinger · 12/11/2011, 07:30 PM

I run a CPR AquaFuge 24 (Large) on my sump-less 75g tank. I use the recommended CPR AquaFuge light (24" 36w PC) as I recall. But this setup had a huge amount of light spill, so I really can't run a reverse light cycle.

I was considering getting the JBJ Nano Fuge light and attach it to the side. It's LED. So I really don't know if it would be bright enough to grow macro. Any thoughts?

JBJ Nano-Glo 4-LED Magnetic Refugium Light
http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_Nano_...FIRFRL-vi.html

richfavinger · 12/14/2011, 04:20 PM

Bump

scram42 · 12/14/2011, 08:48 PM

This nano light is exactly what it says; a "NANO" light. It lights up about a 5 inch square space and that's it. Being LED it has no spread whatsoever!
I have the same 'fuge and use a modified home depot desk lamp with a 13 watt cf. bulb on it and it grows cheato very well. I've used this for about 4 yrs. now.
Hope this helps.

richfavinger · 12/15/2011, 01:03 AM

Thanks scram42, I was actually thinking just like you given the LED's. But I was not sure about the spread or coverage. I was also thinking about getting perhaps a smaller watt fixture, but I really don't know what. As it would likely still have the same kind of light spill (unless it's a different type of setup.)

Just looking for different ideas!

JBJ Macro-Glo Adjustable Refugium Light
http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_Macro...FIRFRL-vi.html
Maybe? And aim it so it goes through the 'back' side of the CPR AquaFuge 24? Just wondering if it would heat or melt the acrylic this way.

12/11/2011, 07:30 PM	#1
richfavinger Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 866	Different light for CPR AquaFuge 24? I run a CPR AquaFuge 24 (Large) on my sump-less 75g tank. I use the recommended CPR AquaFuge light (24" 36w PC) as I recall. But this setup had a huge amount of light spill, so I really can't run a reverse light cycle. I was considering getting the JBJ Nano Fuge light and attach it to the side. It's LED. So I really don't know if it would be bright enough to grow macro. Any thoughts? JBJ Nano-Glo 4-LED Magnetic Refugium Light http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_Nano_...FIRFRL-vi.html __________________ Rich Current Tank Info: DSA 135g (48x24x27) Starphire, Elite Aquatics M2 Sump, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS200-INT, GEO 612 Calcium Reactor + AP Carbon Doser, 2x Radion Pro Gen2, 2x VorTech MP40

12/14/2011, 04:20 PM	#2
richfavinger Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 866	Bump __________________ Rich Current Tank Info: DSA 135g (48x24x27) Starphire, Elite Aquatics M2 Sump, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS200-INT, GEO 612 Calcium Reactor + AP Carbon Doser, 2x Radion Pro Gen2, 2x VorTech MP40

12/14/2011, 08:48 PM	#3
scram42 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hamilton Posts: 93	This nano light is exactly what it says; a "NANO" light. It lights up about a 5 inch square space and that's it. Being LED it has no spread whatsoever! I have the same 'fuge and use a modified home depot desk lamp with a 13 watt cf. bulb on it and it grows cheato very well. I've used this for about 4 yrs. now. Hope this helps. __________________ 30 Gal Reef. Skimmerless. HOB 'fuge. Orphek PR 156, MP10, SPS, LPS, RBTA, 2 Percs 2 Azure Damsels. and various inverts. Current Tank Info: Staring over

12/15/2011, 01:03 AM	#4
richfavinger Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 866	Thanks scram42, I was actually thinking just like you given the LED's. But I was not sure about the spread or coverage. I was also thinking about getting perhaps a smaller watt fixture, but I really don't know what. As it would likely still have the same kind of light spill (unless it's a different type of setup.) Just looking for different ideas! JBJ Macro-Glo Adjustable Refugium Light http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_Macro...FIRFRL-vi.html Maybe? And aim it so it goes through the 'back' side of the CPR AquaFuge 24? Just wondering if it would heat or melt the acrylic this way. __________________ Rich Current Tank Info: DSA 135g (48x24x27) Starphire, Elite Aquatics M2 Sump, Reef Octopus Diablo DCS200-INT, GEO 612 Calcium Reactor + AP Carbon Doser, 2x Radion Pro Gen2, 2x VorTech MP40 Last edited by richfavinger; 12/15/2011 at 01:14 AM.

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