Best mangrove lights?

[q8cyu]

Hi, I’m looking into getting a refugium with mangroves I have everything with the exception of the light (I’ve been growing the mangroves outside for now)

What would be the best light for mangroves
And how much par do they need

 

[q8cyu]

Hi, I’m looking into getting a refugium with mangroves I have everything with the exception of the light (I’ve been growing the mangroves outside for now)

What would be the best light for mangroves
And how much par do they need

I’m thinking of the kessil A80 sun

 

[paragrouper]

What is the coverage area and how large do you plan to let the mangrove grow? if This will be a larger affair, you may want to consider something like viparspectra

 

[q8cyu]

What is the coverage area and how large do you plan to let the mangrove grow? if This will be a larger affair, you may want to consider something like viparspectra

I think the area is 15 inch by 15 inch
And the mangroves will stay small

 

[oreo54]

I think the area is 15 inch by 15 inch
And the mangroves will stay small

Since the mangove is in a CO2 rich enviroment and def not a shade plant it can probably take as much light as you care to throw at it.
What one species of mangrove "sees" in nature..

 

[q8cyu]

Since the mangove is in a CO2 rich enviroment and def not a shade plant it can probably take as much light as you care to throw at it.
What one species of mangrove "sees" in nature..

Thanks

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I'm attempting to do it with those black boxes you get from amazon. I've only had it for 2 weeks so no progress either way good or bad yet

 

[Eric R.]

I think the area is 15 inch by 15 inch
And the mangroves will stay small

Are you planning to prune heavily to keep it small, using bonsai-esque techniques?

I'd just get a simple, strong LED floodlight.

 

[q8cyu]

Are you planning to prune heavily to keep it small, using bonsai-esque techniques?

I'd just get a simple, strong LED floodlight.

Yeah, I’d like to try to keep them as bonsi

 

[Kodski]

I use this light for all of my reptile enclosures as it does a great job growing plants. I think it would be great for what you're looking for. I use the 150w version but they have a 450w version if you're looking for as much light as possible.

 

[oreo54]

I use this light for all of my reptile enclosures as it does a great job growing plants. I think it would be great for what you're looking for. I use the 150w version but they have a 450w version if you're looking for as much light as possible.

Just note actual wattage.

Please note the power consumption is 50 ± 5W, while replace traditional 150W HPS/MH.)

 

[q8cyu]

Does anyone have any opinions on the Neptune gro. I’ve seen it’s good for chato but would it be good for mangroves

 

[Kodski]

Just note actual wattage.

Yes, thank you for pointing that out. I’m familiar with LEDs and their listed wattage vs actual wattage. So it’s important to point this out to someone less familiar with LEDs.

 

[Kodski]

Does anyone have any opinions on the Neptune gro. I’ve seen it’s good for chato but would it be good for mangroves

I don’t think it would be anywhere near powerful enough for a mangrove. It’s only rated at 12 watts.

 

[oreo54]

Does anyone have any opinions on the Neptune gro. I’ve seen it’s good for chato but would it be good for mangroves

And it is mostly " burple"... which sure wouldn't add any aesthetics...

Want to spend $$$'s..

CRI-MAX™ CRI 95+ 100W LED Floodlight 5000K

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store.yujiintl.com

This 5000k one may actually be better .It is dimmable (100k pot or 10vpwm or 0-10v analog). Probably same cob as the first one:

CRI-MAX™ CRI 95+ 150W High Bay UFO LED Light 4000K 5000K

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[q8cyu]

I’m thinking of going with this light which is the 450 watt version

 

[oreo54]

I’m thinking of going with this light which is the 450 watt version

That has a pretty wide spread. Wider than the Yuji.

(Please note the actual working power is 150±5%W while replacing traditional 450W).......with wide light angle of 180°.

There are dozens of similar ones.
Fan..but dimmable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018...=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWw

Keep in mind almost all will be a yellowish light.

 

[q8cyu]

That has a pretty wide spread. Wider than the Yuji.



There are dozens of similar ones.
Fan..but dimmable:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B018...=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWw

Keep in mind almost all will be a yellowish light.

Ok thanks

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

Reptile/Turtle Basking Light, as it will produce some heat, and UV.

 

[Steve H]

Any bright horticulture fixture should work. I use this dimmed down to 25% at the moment: