Refugium light

saltwater2999 · 04/17/2013, 01:37 PM

I'm setting up a refugium and would like some poeples opinion
Would this light be a good light for a refugium

http://amzn.com/B0006G59TA

If not why

TomTheWicked · 04/17/2013, 01:45 PM

Are you also going to have a sump? Or just a separate refugium?

If you're just looking for a refugium lid/light, I say go for it. But if you're looking to run a sump/refuge combo I probably wouldn't have a full lid like that (no place to put a skimmer).

Dmorty217 · 04/17/2013, 01:51 PM

That light will work great, i have the same one over my sump.

saltwater2999 · 04/17/2013, 02:01 PM

It will be a separate tank which will be located above the display tank. That's why I was looking at a whole hood light.

Dmoody · 04/17/2013, 07:42 PM

That'll do...that'll do

sleepydoc · 04/17/2013, 10:24 PM

I'd get a fluorescent fixture - save the watts and heat.

sbreefer · 04/18/2013, 04:35 PM

i use a massive helical CFL 80 watts. works great over a brute can fuge

kissman · 04/18/2013, 04:37 PM

I went to Home depot and got a silver clip on fixture and a 6500k bulb works great!

thallone · 04/18/2013, 05:21 PM

You could do more for your money. 34.95 for a hood with 50 watts of light. For that I'd get 2 of these , a couple of these, and a piece of acrylic or glass for the lid. 120w of light, at only 18 w consumption, $30, less if you get old craigslist windows for the glass.

kissman · 04/18/2013, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thallone

You could do more for your money. 34.95 for a hood with 50 watts of light. For that I'd get 2 of these , a couple of these, and a piece of acrylic or glass for the lid. 120w of light, at only 18 w consumption, $30, less if you get old craigslist windows for the glass.

the problem with those bulbs IMO is that most Macro algae's require 6500 kelvin and those are 2700k

thallone · 04/18/2013, 06:39 PM

True. But I suspect the oem bulbs in that hood are lower still.

04/17/2013, 01:37 PM	#1
saltwater2999 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: illinios Posts: 170	Refugium light I'm setting up a refugium and would like some poeples opinion Would this light be a good light for a refugium http://amzn.com/B0006G59TA If not why

04/17/2013, 01:45 PM	#2
TomTheWicked Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Frednecksburg, VA Posts: 170	Are you also going to have a sump? Or just a separate refugium? If you're just looking for a refugium lid/light, I say go for it. But if you're looking to run a sump/refuge combo I probably wouldn't have a full lid like that (no place to put a skimmer). __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'till it is" Current Tank Info: 40B w/20G sump, custom stand

04/17/2013, 01:51 PM	#3
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	That light will work great, i have the same one over my sump. __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

04/17/2013, 07:42 PM	#5
Dmoody Artillery Drill Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fairbanks AK Posts: 841	That'll do...that'll do __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." - Theodore Roosevelt Nuvo 38: Radion GEN 3 w/ Reeflink, MP10w ES, Tunze 9004, Tunze 3152, InTank media basket, Eheim 2000+, Custom stand

04/17/2013, 10:24 PM	#6
sleepydoc Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,907	I'd get a fluorescent fixture - save the watts and heat. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120 gallon, coast to coast overflow w/beananimal overflow. Waveline DC 10000 II return pump, 40 gal sump, Octopus XS200 skimmer, T5 lighting

04/17/2013, 02:01 PM	#4
saltwater2999 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: illinios Posts: 170	It will be a separate tank which will be located above the display tank. That's why I was looking at a whole hood light.

04/18/2013, 04:35 PM	#7
sbreefer Afflicted Reefer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Steamboat Colorado Posts: 490	i use a massive helical CFL 80 watts. works great over a brute can fuge __________________ mixed bare bottom reef Current Tank Info: SPS dominated 300g

04/18/2013, 04:37 PM	#8
kissman Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lynchburg, Va Posts: 2,963	I went to Home depot and got a silver clip on fixture and a 6500k bulb works great!

04/18/2013, 05:21 PM	#9
thallone Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Des Moines, Ia Posts: 218	You could do more for your money. 34.95 for a hood with 50 watts of light. For that I'd get 2 of these , a couple of these, and a piece of acrylic or glass for the lid. 120w of light, at only 18 w consumption, $30, less if you get old craigslist windows for the glass.

04/18/2013, 06:39 PM	#11
thallone Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Des Moines, Ia Posts: 218	True. But I suspect the oem bulbs in that hood are lower still.