recommendations for refugium lighting

iansfishy · 07/19/2007, 02:19 AM

just wanting to know what some have for refugium lighting and maybe some recommendations. i need a low profile light. (to fit in a shallow cabnet), but that is still useful. i see lots of clip on lights but i dont think that will work in my situation. any opinions would be appreciated!

davidryder · 07/19/2007, 07:28 AM

Check out ebay - depending on what size you need - you can get a 13" or 24" 50/50 fluorescent light. I've bought both and have been happy.

dannable · 07/19/2007, 08:47 AM

http://melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

Kayadad · 07/19/2007, 10:07 AM

dannable, thanks for the link!

drummereef · 07/19/2007, 10:33 AM

Melev's refugium bulb is probalby the cheapest and easiest method.

oct2274 · 07/19/2007, 10:56 AM

6700k spiral bulbs at walmart and 8 inch reflector from home depot. my chaeto growth is out of control. btw, with this bulb and reflector combination will fry algae if placed to close to it. I've found that having the bulb/reflector combination will give you best growth at about 10 inches away.

davidryder · 07/19/2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally posted by drummereef
Melev's refugium bulb is probalby the cheapest and easiest method.

I totally totally agree. Where were you on the linkage?

07/19/2007, 02:19 AM	#1
iansfishy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 117	recommendations for refugium lighting just wanting to know what some have for refugium lighting and maybe some recommendations. i need a low profile light. (to fit in a shallow cabnet), but that is still useful. i see lots of clip on lights but i dont think that will work in my situation. any opinions would be appreciated!

07/19/2007, 07:28 AM	#2
davidryder Claris or Elliot? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nightopia Posts: 2,750	Check out ebay - depending on what size you need - you can get a 13" or 24" 50/50 fluorescent light. I've bought both and have been happy. __________________ A rolling stone gathers no moss... Current Tank Info: 90g mixed reef, corner overflow (Mag 9.5), 25g refugium (Mag 5), 15g refugium, Orbit 260w pc, Pan World 50PX-X (Closed loop), AquaC EV-120 (now skimmerless)

07/19/2007, 08:47 AM	#3
dannable Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Guelph Ontario, Canada Posts: 430	http://melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html __________________ "Gentlemen; I put my pants on just like anyone else--one leg at a time. Except that once my pants are on, I make wicked aquariums." Current Tank Info: 75 Gallon FOWLR, 75Lbs of Live Rock, 1 OC clown, 2 pajama cardinals, 1 firefish, 1 cleaner shrimp

07/19/2007, 10:07 AM	#4
Kayadad Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: State of Jefferson Posts: 345	dannable, thanks for the link! __________________ 120 FOWLR. Equip: 80gal Plywood/pondliner basement sump, Ebay LED light fixture, Euroreef 5-3, mag 18 return (looking at making this a backup), 2 tunze 6100 with multi-controller

07/19/2007, 10:33 AM	#5
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	Melev's refugium bulb is probalby the cheapest and easiest method. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

07/19/2007, 10:56 AM	#6
oct2274 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 2,347	6700k spiral bulbs at walmart and 8 inch reflector from home depot. my chaeto growth is out of control. btw, with this bulb and reflector combination will fry algae if placed to close to it. I've found that having the bulb/reflector combination will give you best growth at about 10 inches away.