Refugium light recommendations

[stanleo]

My fuge light is just an old aquarium light that I had. It is starting to go bad and the chaeto went from growing really well to not growing. So I am looking at fuge lights and found this one. https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/h80-tuna-sun-flora-refugium-led-light-kessil.html Anyone have any experience?

The fuge is a 20 gallon section of a DIY sump made out of a 55 gallon tank. The surface area of the fuge is 12 x 24 and the fuge is 24 deep. If anyone has any other recommendations that are similarly priced I would like to know. Thank you.

 

[lapin]

question about kessil h80 fuge light setting

SO I just picked up the kessil h80 for my fuge. I have a kessil controller as well. was wondering what settings to use for it. should I use a ramp up/down cycle like my DT lights or just have them pop on at 100% power and color for the 12 hour cycle?

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[Jase4224]

That’s a very low wattage light at only 15watts. I’d definitely be looking at plant spectrums (red with some blue/violet) with about 50watts based on your 24” depth.
I use a light designed for horticulture. They are cheaper than reef gear and designed for the job. Or if you can afford a more powerful Kessil light that would be perfect. The AI fuge light is good too.

 

[Mikedawg]

I use the Tunze Eco Chic because of its spectrum as well as the fact that it is waterproof (I've seen some applications where it is placed on the bottom of a refugium and beneath chaeto) and can be mounted in two different ways. A little pricy at $80 but it is quality.

 

[stefdvm]

I had a kessil on my fuge; not the one you asked about but the A360; it grew the chaeto like no one’s business! It eventually died on me, and I got rid of the tank pending a long move, but will likely be getting another kessil when I get the new tank

 

[Pistondog]

Have had great success with this
Keep the light close to chaeto to maximize par

 

[Macbalacano]

My family has a plant business and I just used one of our regular grow lights on my chaeto and its doing awesome. I think a decent $20 - $50 grow light from amazon would work well.

 

[WirelessMike]

I’ve been very happy with this light and it didn’t break the bank. Grows my chaeto like a weed.
COB LED Grow Light Full Spectrum, CANAGROW 100W Waterproof Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Plant Growing Lamp with New Technology, Natural Heat Dissipation Without Noise

 

[Pistondog]

I’ve been very happy with this light and it didn’t break the bank. Grows my chaeto like a weed.
COB LED Grow Light Full Spectrum, CANAGROW 100W Waterproof Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Plant Growing Lamp with New Technology, Natural Heat Dissipation Without Noise

Thats my on-deck light, next up.

 

[Dbichler]

Plus one to above was just about to attach when theirs popped up make sure you get the 100w

 

[WirelessMike]

Thats my on-deck light, next up.

Worth every penny of the whopping $32. Lol granted you have to pair it with a timer, but it’s so bright you have to limit your time working in the cabinet when it is on.

 

[polyppal]

This is the one I picked up for my new tank (many seem to have had great experiences with it):

I spend a lot of money on high tech gadgets, but couldn't bring myself to drop hundreds of dollars on a fuge light...

 

[WirelessMike]

Plus one to above was just about to attach when theirs popped up make sure you get the 100w

100w and you will be seeing green for a few minutes after working in the cabinet! Lol

 

[Dbichler]

Yes it’s extremely bright I’ve seen the green several times.

 

[tricky_tran]

i was recommended the AI Fuge light and it seems to be doing the job. been up and running the last couple of weeks and the Chaeto is not dead.

 

[polyppal]

100w and you will be seeing green for a few minutes after working in the cabinet! Lol

 

[Pistondog]

100 watts are you out of your vulcan mind?

 

[Heart of Dixie]

My 20 gallon refugium grows chaeto very well with 2 clamp on Home Depot lights with 5 k color spots mounted a few inches above the water. The spotlights were 2 for $19.99

 

[Aero]

The Kessil H series LED's are a good option if you want to grow a lot of macro-algae quickly

 

[tricky_tran]

this was about a baseball size about a week and a half ago.