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05/08/2018, 03:28 PM
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Light for growing chaeto in sump
So I'm looking for a light bulb for my sump, I have one of those simple metal fixtures you screw in the bulb. My tank lights are Mars Aqua 165 watts, and I have two of them. That being said, I've had them for a year now and I keep them at the lowest power you can have them at. (the lights are just to strong, you'll know if you've ever had them) I found this light for growing chaeto algae on amazon. If you guys have any suggestions please share.
Thanks! https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-2972...+mini+120+watt |
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05/08/2018, 03:31 PM
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Go to your big box home store (like home depot) and purchase an outdoor rated LED Flood light with the highest equivalent wattage. So something like a 120w (LED) ballpark. Mine grows cheato 10X faster than my Kessil H80 at a fraction of the cost.
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05/08/2018, 03:35 PM
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Ok Thanks! How much do they normally run for? And can I fit them in those metal housings?
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05/08/2018, 03:36 PM
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Or go on amazon and order an led grow light. They are like $15. I switched to that and my cheato grew a lot better.
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05/08/2018, 03:39 PM
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Sub $20 bucks and yes they will fit in same socket as your standard 60w household bulb. I think the bulbs are referred to as Par38  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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05/08/2018, 03:42 PM
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EnerEco 54w LED Grow Light Bulb with UV/IR, E27 Screw Base, Full Spectrum, AC 85~265V, Perfect Lighting for Greenhouse Hydroponics and Indoor Garden Plant Flowering Growing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013DU1E5I?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I use this one but there are a ton to choose from. |
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05/08/2018, 03:42 PM
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So something like this would do>?< https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-...32d830539492ac |
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05/08/2018, 03:45 PM
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It should be fine but the spectrum is 5k. |
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05/08/2018, 03:48 PM
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05/08/2018, 04:54 PM
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There's this one instead, looks like it's for specifically for plants.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-...5307/202768441 |
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