Sump/Refugium light?

blakeorme · 10/24/2008, 08:30 PM

I'm looking for a quality sump/refugium light. Something to grow Chaeto and that can "clip on" or that is equally convient.
Ideas? What are you guys using out there.

phish guy · 10/24/2008, 11:47 PM

any clamp lamp with a low kelvin rated PC bulb will do fine. i used a clamp lamp from the reptile section at a LFS, threw a 6000K PC bulb in. works wonderfully.

phish guy · 10/24/2008, 11:48 PM

oh only cost $20 total.

Blown 346 · 10/25/2008, 01:31 AM

Go to melevs's reef, he has a great DIY fuge light that has great success.

blakeorme · 10/25/2008, 05:52 AM

thanks for the info.

Roy G. Biv · 10/25/2008, 07:17 AM

Home Depot, compact fluorescent, Daylight, 6500K

jbeltmann · 10/25/2008, 09:02 AM

Melevs bulb is good but if you cant find it locally I would never pay the $11 for the bulb just to pay 10 more for shipping. Pmolan suggestion, although simple and to the point, is exactly what I would do. You should be able to walk out of HD with those components for less than 10 bucks.

reeferstace · 10/25/2008, 09:11 AM

My HD has a two pack of the 6500k CF bulbs for less than $10. I have seen similar packs in WalMart for about $7 bucks. The 6500K flood lights work well from what I have heard. They also have a built-in reflector.

crvz · 10/25/2008, 11:57 AM

I've used the cheapy clamp on fixtures before, but I actually had one start to shock me when working around the sump. I'd recommend finding something grounded if possible. Otherwise, you can easily DIY without buying a fancy tank light.

jwb0126 · 10/25/2008, 01:14 PM

I'm running the ultra cheapo wal mart clip on work light w one of the 6500k Cf bulbs. Total setup cost about $12 and I have to throw away chaeto cause it grows so quickly. I may have to agree on getting one of the grounded lamps. I've been shocked before from a little splashing water, but think I'm just immune to it at this point.

10/24/2008, 08:30 PM	#1
blakeorme Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 350	Sump/Refugium light? I'm looking for a quality sump/refugium light. Something to grow Chaeto and that can "clip on" or that is equally convient. Ideas? What are you guys using out there.

10/24/2008, 11:47 PM	#2
phish guy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,003	any clamp lamp with a low kelvin rated PC bulb will do fine. i used a clamp lamp from the reptile section at a LFS, threw a 6000K PC bulb in. works wonderfully. __________________ Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people. Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Reef, Reeftech LEDs ( on their way out for reefbreeder Photons), Reef Octoput NWB250, Custom made Sump/Refufium, Mp40wES, Koralia's. SPS, LPS, Zoas/Palys

10/24/2008, 11:48 PM	#3
phish guy Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,003	oh only cost $20 total. __________________ Who are we? We find that we live on an insignificant planet of a humdrum star lost in a galaxy tucked away in some forgotten corner of a universe in which there are far more galaxies than people. Current Tank Info: 150 Gallon Reef, Reeftech LEDs ( on their way out for reefbreeder Photons), Reef Octoput NWB250, Custom made Sump/Refufium, Mp40wES, Koralia's. SPS, LPS, Zoas/Palys

10/25/2008, 01:31 AM	#4
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	Go to melevs's reef, he has a great DIY fuge light that has great success. Last edited by Blown 346; 10/25/2008 at 01:44 AM.

10/25/2008, 09:11 AM	#8
reeferstace I'm a little people Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Over Yonder Posts: 1,392	My HD has a two pack of the 6500k CF bulbs for less than $10. I have seen similar packs in WalMart for about $7 bucks. The 6500K flood lights work well from what I have heard. They also have a built-in reflector. __________________ Stacy

10/25/2008, 05:52 AM	#5
blakeorme Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 350	thanks for the info.

10/25/2008, 07:17 AM	#6
Roy G. Biv Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,646	Home Depot, compact fluorescent, Daylight, 6500K

10/25/2008, 09:02 AM	#7
jbeltmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oconomowoc. wi Posts: 287	Melevs bulb is good but if you cant find it locally I would never pay the $11 for the bulb just to pay 10 more for shipping. Pmolan suggestion, although simple and to the point, is exactly what I would do. You should be able to walk out of HD with those components for less than 10 bucks.

10/25/2008, 11:57 AM	#9
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	I've used the cheapy clamp on fixtures before, but I actually had one start to shock me when working around the sump. I'd recommend finding something grounded if possible. Otherwise, you can easily DIY without buying a fancy tank light. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

10/25/2008, 01:14 PM	#10
jwb0126 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 176	I'm running the ultra cheapo wal mart clip on work light w one of the 6500k Cf bulbs. Total setup cost about $12 and I have to throw away chaeto cause it grows so quickly. I may have to agree on getting one of the grounded lamps. I've been shocked before from a little splashing water, but think I'm just immune to it at this point. __________________ Jason Bryan My Fiance calls my tank "The other woman." Current Tank Info: 55 gal. mixed reef working towards SPS dominated. Custom 10 gal sump and custom 8 gal refuge. Dual 250w 14k SE MH w/ 2x54w supplemental actinic T5s. Berlin Turbo skimmer. 1 Koralia 2 & 1 Koralia 3 for flow. Hospital / QT tank always on the ready.