Minimum fuge lighting

Red Reefet · 03/20/2006, 11:11 PM

I currently have a home depot special 75 watt setup but it really takes up to much room & ends up to close to the water when I shut the pump off for any reason. What does everyone use instead? I saw some flourescent 28 watt or so strips on ebay. Are these enough?

Blown 346 · 03/21/2006, 12:21 AM

I use a small power compact that is 5100 K. You can also get them at Home depot or lowes.

I dont think a normal flourescent will do the trick, it all depends on the macro algae you have. You might be stuck with a stronger setup if you have Culerpa or chaeto since they love light.

03/20/2006, 11:11 PM	#1
Red Reefet Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI, Behind the Cheddar Curtain Posts: 623	Minimum fuge lighting I currently have a home depot special 75 watt setup but it really takes up to much room & ends up to close to the water when I shut the pump off for any reason. What does everyone use instead? I saw some flourescent 28 watt or so strips on ebay. Are these enough? __________________ My family leaves the house when I work on my tank. Current Tank Info: 90 gal. reef tank ,2-250-mh, 4-65 wat pcs, 30 gal. sump/fuge

03/21/2006, 12:21 AM	#2
Blown 346 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 6,596	I use a small power compact that is 5100 K. You can also get them at Home depot or lowes. I dont think a normal flourescent will do the trick, it all depends on the macro algae you have. You might be stuck with a stronger setup if you have Culerpa or chaeto since they love light.