Which of these refugium lights is better?

[becky46]

Looking at cheap refugium lights online. I see these two recommended a bunch. Seem to have very different wattage. Just growing chaeto. What do you recommend? Thanks!

 

[AydenLincoln]

The issue with both of these is going to be mounting them. I tried the top one and both are really meant to be hung on the ceiling. But that’s the right spectrum just fine one with a hook or stand. I like this one.

 

[blaxsun]

The waterproof one.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

HDX 150-Watt 6 ft. 18/2 SPT-2 Incandescent Portable Clamp Work Light with 8.5 in. Reflector 64855301 - The Home Depot

This Incandescent Clamp Light provides a number of lighting solutions for areas that require direct light. Use this product for extra lighting in workshops, basements or in your garage. This light requires

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[becky46]

The issue with both of these is going to be mounting them. I tried the top one and both are really meant to be hung on the ceiling. But that’s the right spectrum just fine one with a hook or stand. I like this one.

Have you tried this?

 

[mdb_talon]

Have you tried this?

I have and would definitely not recommend. The flexible arm can get a bit "droopy" over time......not a good thing above water. The timer functions are ok I guess if that is what you want but very limited functionality, has to be reset every time a power outage, and can't use something like a smart plug to control the light cycle you are stuck with their three defaults. Also felt light output was less than I wanted(it did grow cheato but not nearly as well as some higher power lights)

 

[becky46]

I have and would definitely not recommend. The flexible arm can get a bit "droopy" over time......not a good thing above water. The timer functions are ok I guess if that is what you want but very limited functionality, has to be reset every time a power outage, and can't use something like a smart plug to control the light cycle you are stuck with their three defaults. Also felt light output was less than I wanted(it did grow cheato but not nearly as well as some higher power lights)

Thanks for the input! Any lights you recommend?

 

[shootingstar_reef]

I use this, and my cheato grows well:

 

[becky46]

I use this, and my cheato grows well:

what do you mount it with?

 

[shootingstar_reef]

what do you mount it with?

This:
I kinda had to wrap it around some plumbing because the bulb is heavy and the lamp is not that strong