Feedback on refugium lighting...

[Dom]

I have a 60w grow light that I use on my algae scrubber. Can I use that as lighting in my refugium?

 

[dbl]

Do you happen to know the light K rating?

 

[Dom]

Do you happen to know the light K rating?

Specs are as follows:

• Brightness: 700 Lumens
• Life: 1.8 years (based on three hours/day)
• Light appearance: 2700K (soft white)
• Energy used: 75-Watt
• Lumens per Watt: 9.3
• Provides light for healthy indoor plant growth

 

[dbl]

In my opinion, you would be better off with a bulb in the 6,500K range for your fuge. You can grab them at the big box stores with a cheap clamp on light, and you'll be good to go.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

agreed. full spectrum is better generally. but if it grows the ats well it will grow the fuge well, assuming the same distance to the plants.