Moderatley priced refuge light recomm.

[leroy_jenkinz]

So i know cheap and quality never go in the same sentence but im looking for recommendations on a decent light for my refuge that wont break the bank for just a grow light. Appreciate the assistance

 

[James M]

Par38 bulb...... Cheap and really good
https://www.amazon.com/KINGBO-Goose...=9031215&hvtargid=pla-351086493315&psc=1&th=1

 

[Hypen2000]

This one is amazing. Have it on my 20 gallon sump with about 10-12 gallon for refug and it grows cheato like crazy. GL!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX1EO3...&pd_rd_r=8c772efe-f9e8-11e8-b9cf-71dfd46c1872

 

[wesman42]

The other two bulbs are pretty low wattage. My goal was to grow it as well as a Kessil.

Here's mine: https://www.amazon.com/Waterproof-G...340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=cob+grow+light&psc=1

 

[Orm Embar]

What I use (works great) - https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-L...9&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=taotronics+par38+36+w. $26 for 36 watts. I have the older model. My chaeto is the main filter (skimmerless) for a 32 gallon display (lightly stocked, deliberately overfed).

 

[Orm Embar]

SBReefLights has a PAR38 grow refugium light with a build in clip for $50ish; I've read that customer service response is spotty (maybe due to high demand)

 

[leroy_jenkinz]

thanks for all the fast replies. Everything was right in my price range think im going to get the pars38 light and gooseneck from amazon!

 

[Scrubber_steve]

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thanks for all the fast replies. Everything was right in my price range think im going to get the pars38 light and gooseneck from amazon!

an you post the link to the one you chose

 

[leroy_jenkinz]

C

an you post the link to the one you chose

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0PF72P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 i got this and the frequently bought together 15" gooseneck clamp

 

[Scrubber_steve]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0PF72P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 i got this and the frequently bought together 15" gooseneck clamp

Are you needing a light to grow algae? If yes don't buy that light.
It needs to be predominantly red light, & wattage is important

 

[leroy_jenkinz]

Are you needing a light to grow algae? If yes don't buy that light.
It needs to be predominantly red light, & wattage is important

just using it to grow chaeto in my fuge, i thought chaeto grows fine with 6500k white which this bulb has or am i mistaken?

 

[Scrubber_steve]

just using it to grow chaeto in my fuge, i thought chaeto grows fine with 6500k white which this bulb has or am i mistaken?

Green algae grow in shallow, tidal water. They get max red spectrum. The main spectrum for growth is 660nm. Your choice

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

What I use (works great) - https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-L...9&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=taotronics+par38+36+w. $26 for 36 watts. I have the older model. My chaeto is the main filter (skimmerless) for a 32 gallon display (lightly stocked, deliberately overfed).

I use these, works great

 

[Scrubber_steve]

I use these, works great

What surface area is your chaeto housed in; & do you use the 12, 24 or 36Watt bulb, & 1 or more bulbs ?

 

[SantaMonica]

Yes white light will grow, but red light will grow the same at 1/2 the wattage.

 

[LobsterOfJustice]

What surface area is your chaeto housed in; & do you use the 12, 24 or 36Watt bulb, & 1 or more bulbs ?

I have the 36w bulb, used one over approx 18”x18” area and now have two over 12”x30” area.