Refugium Light FOR 2 foot long space

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

So I have a 75-gallon tank that I will be using as a filtration tank/ refugium for my 75-gallon display tank. ( i know its a little overkill) I was wondering what are the best things to put into the refugium. I think all I am going to do is just put in chaeto and just take it out when needed. Also, am wondering what light would I need to use to efficiently cover all of the cheato. The refugium is in my basement and the display tank is on the first floor.

 

[Solis Reef]

I’m using a 20 gallon on 220 and is more then enogth I’m using a Kessil H350 grow light I believe.
I think 2 will good on a 75 gallon.

 

[hart24601]

Being long and narrow perhaps an orphek bar would be good. You can custom make spectrums and the price is reasonable.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Pretty much anything really.
Spendy Led, or a couple clip lights with full spectrum bulbs.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

on a budget *under $100 in total

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Look at the pink grow lights, the pink par 38 and stuff on the shelf at Home Depot for plants.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

Look at the pink grow lights, the pink par 38 and stuff on the shelf at Home Depot for plants.

alright will do
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FFTB3D7/ref=twister_B07HYXBS82?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 thoughts on this? buy 3 and put them around the tank?

 

[hart24601]

I think the orphek bar is on sale 24" one for $100. Can get the freshwater one, 35w. More power than 2 kessil h80 and it's a strip, so most the light is directed on your fuge not wasted spillover or having to mount multiple lights.


I have had issues with longevity with inexpensive Amazon LEDs.


https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/buy-today-the-new-orphek-or-120-90-60-bars-led-lights.390915/

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

I think the orphek bar is on sale 24" one for $100. Can get the freshwater one, 35w.


I have had issues with longevity with inexpensive Amazon LEDs.

Its an Led and just like all Led they will need to be replaced. that's my theory

 

[hart24601]

Its an Led and just like all Led they will need to be replaced. that's my theory

Perhaps but 2 months vs 5 plus years is the difference in my experience. I don't mean to completely discount cheap amazing grow lights, but consider longevity, warranty (good luck with replacement from those companies), safety - are those going to be ok in in humid sump, and of course you don't know the real power output since most of those lights list only what the LEDs are capable of but not what they run at -edit I see they say the 100w run at 20w. But who knows... And those LEDs are probably not the most efficient

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

Perhaps but 2 months vs 5 plus years is the difference in my experience.

true

 

[hart24601]

For some applications the Amazon ones are ok, just want to let you know more about pro/con!

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

https://www.amazon.com/Phlizon-Ther...TF8&qid=1542069192&sr=1-5&keywords=grow+light
Do you guys think this will be good ?

 

[NS Mike D]

I have a fluval 24" marine and reef 1.o with the time module - the moonlight doesn't work but all LEDS (blue and white) work with daylight. You can have for free just pay for shipping. I used in my sump and grew cheato like crazy.


they are the second set of lights (the thread is for the 2.0 lights I am selling)


https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/fluval-2-0-marine-lights-with-wifi-for-sale.475382/

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...&ved=0ahUKEwjR17f6kdDeAhUTOH0KHfICBEQQgTYIgAU

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

This is the pan so far, for the refugium

 

[hart24601]

https://www.amazon.com/Phlizon-Ther...TF8&qid=1542069192&sr=1-5&keywords=grow+light
Do you guys think this will be good ?

108w, should be good if you have the room.

 

[JohnIsNewToReefKeeping]

108w, should be good if you have the room.

Well i do have the room

 

[hart24601]

Sounds like you are all set then!!