Sump light for triton users

Abhishek · Nov 4, 2016

Hi,

Would like to know what kind of light you use to light a triton refugium. I was thinking of Finnex planted 24/7 which is raved about in planted freshwater community or a DIY kit of 2 T5HO bulbs..

But would like to know what the experienced users use ?

Regards,
Abhishek

Anirban · Nov 4, 2016

I think the best one I have seen is from @d2mini . This is possibly the link...

https://www.amazon.com/Galaxyhydro-Greenhouse-Indoor-Hydroponic-Lighting/dp/B00PH1MQV8

dgrigor02 · Nov 4, 2016

I have the dimmable version of the anirban linked on my Algae Turf Scrubber for a couple of years now at just 40% intensity. Works quite well. Grows green algae better than 3K T5s.

However, true Triton method wants you to have a full spectrum with lots of macro algae variety. The greenhouse one is good for green algaes but not for a wide range.

So if sticking with True Triton method, I would not recommend it.

Anirban · Nov 4, 2016

Yeah I got that .....this is the one from D2mini build thread and this is full spectrum..

https://www.amazon.com/MarsHydro-Mars300-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Greenhouse/dp/B00XC3LBI2

gpwdr · Nov 4, 2016

I use a Giesemann Razor RAZOR 2 x 24 Watt: 23.4" x 7.7" x 1.9"
http://www.coralvue.com/giesemann-razor-t5-retro-strip
and for bulbs
GIESEMANN T-5 / tropic is a full spectrum 6500 K HO T5 lamp with enhanced photosynthetic peaks which recreates a natural sunlight effect.
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/tropic-t5-giesemann.html

Diesel · Nov 5, 2016

@d2mini

d2mini · Nov 5, 2016

The Mars kicks butt. It's full spectrum.

But of course cheato will outgrow any other algae regardless.

So I'm soon going to build a simple partition in my fuge probably using eggcrate so I can have like 2/3 cheato and 1/3 other macros.
The Mars grows them all!