LED's for Refugium?

1F2FRFBF · 07/09/2007, 11:19 PM

Has anyone here set up a refugium using LED's to light it?

If so, can you please tell me about your setup? Size of fuge, bulb color, total wattage, and anything else that you think might be significant?

I'm considering this because of 1) heat issues and 2) lack of space.

I'd also be interested in hearing why it might be a bad idea as well.

Thanks!

erendon · 07/10/2007, 01:48 PM

This question has been asked a lot. You may want to look up the thread. I'm not sure if your going to get a reply.
The newest LED light in the market is the SOLARIS but it is VERY expensive.

Jah2707 · 07/10/2007, 01:59 PM

What you want to know is if there will be any growth of macro algae in your refugium from led lights, Right? It is a good question I think it would be possible but I will wait for an answer.

RichConley · 07/10/2007, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erendon

The newest LED light in the market is the SOLARIS but it is VERY expensive.

And its less efficient than PC lights.

Actually, the Aquaillumination is the newest one on the market. The solaris is probably the oldest (aquarium) LED light on the market.

1F2FRFBF · 07/10/2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jhuggins
What you want to know is if there will be any growth of macro algae in your refugium from led lights, Right? It is a good question I think it would be possible but I will wait for an answer.

Yep, that's pretty much it - how much minimum it would take to keep the chaeto simmering.

I'm talking about a very small space with my potential fuge setup, maybe not even 2 or 3 gallons' worth.

I think I do have a small PC bulb (screw-in) floating around here somewhere, and if that will provide adequate light, take up minimal space, and not contribute too much to the heat already present from 2 Mag drive pumps and a 250W MH, then I'll use what I've got.

But if there's something better, I'm listening.

My apologies to the moderators; I got impatient and posted the same thread in the Lighting forum.

areze · 07/10/2007, 03:27 PM

I used a spiral flourescent bulb from home depot for 6$. put it into a outdoor rubber bulb socket for 3$. wired it with some spare wire and a plug for about 2$. 10bucks give or take and Im cooking with about 12000lumens at 10,000k. using 14watts.

Im satisfied.

07/09/2007, 11:19 PM	#1
1F2FRFBF Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 456	LED's for Refugium? Has anyone here set up a refugium using LED's to light it? If so, can you please tell me about your setup? Size of fuge, bulb color, total wattage, and anything else that you think might be significant? I'm considering this because of 1) heat issues and 2) lack of space. I'd also be interested in hearing why it might be a bad idea as well. Thanks!

07/10/2007, 01:48 PM	#2
erendon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chicago, Il. Posts: 444	This question has been asked a lot. You may want to look up the thread. I'm not sure if your going to get a reply. The newest LED light in the market is the SOLARIS but it is VERY expensive. __________________ He who tries and fails is wiser than he who does not try out of fear of failure. Current Tank Info: 180 Gal Reef, DYI fuge/sump, 3x 250's, 1400 K phoenix.

07/10/2007, 01:59 PM	#3
Jah2707 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: springfield Posts: 889	What you want to know is if there will be any growth of macro algae in your refugium from led lights, Right? It is a good question I think it would be possible but I will wait for an answer. __________________ 24x24x18 cube tank - set up 4/18/16 (from established tank) led, Jebao RW-4s, Eshopps 20 sump. http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2575082 Current Tank Info: 24x24x18 cube

07/10/2007, 03:27 PM	#6
areze Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,048	I used a spiral flourescent bulb from home depot for 6$. put it into a outdoor rubber bulb socket for 3$. wired it with some spare wire and a plug for about 2$. 10bucks give or take and Im cooking with about 12000lumens at 10,000k. using 14watts. Im satisfied. __________________ current tanks:240g of wallet draining capacity.