Would this bulb enough light for a 5 gallon refuguim?

[Mikey0909]

I will probably just have cheato in the refugium. The bulb is also 2700 K

 

[Saltyreef]

Likely not. And not the correct spectrum for plant growth.

Do you already have a fixture to put the bulb in?

If so, try this.

 

[Mikey0909]

Likely not. And not the correct spectrum for plant growth.

Do you already have a fixture to put the bulb in?

If so, try this.

Yes, I assumed it wouldn’t work. Just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

 

[Mikey0909]

Likely not. And not the correct spectrum for plant growth.

Do you already have a fixture to put the bulb in?

If so, try this.

How fast do you think that bulb will grow the cheato?

 

[Saltyreef]

How fast do you think that bulb will grow the cheato?

Theres more variables than just light so its not that easy to say.
Youll need to make sure your tank has enough nutrients for it to thrive as well as some other trace elements or it may die off regardless of lighting wattage.

 

[Goaway]

I like the 65w flood lamps to be honest. Around 4500kelvin or lower. Grows my chaeto like a weed.

 

[Mikey0909]

Theres more variables than just light so its not that easy to say.
Youll need to make sure your tank has enough nutrients for it to thrive as well as some other trace elements or it may die off regardless of lighting wattage.

It’s pretty mature, it has a A lot of nitrates and some phosphate.

 

[Mikey0909]

I like the 65w flood lamps to be honest. Around 4500kelvin or lower. Grows my chaeto like a weed.

Alright, thanks!

 

[Goaway]

Alright, thanks!

It doesn't need to be a what I said. But kelvin rating is important on growth. They like it from 2.2k to 4.5k So the bulb you have can work.

 

[Mikey0909]

It doesn't need to be a what I said. But kelvin rating is important on growth. They like it from 2.2k to 4.5k So the bulb you have can work.

The other person to answer my question, said that it is not the correct spectrum?

 

[Goaway]

The other person to answer my question, said that it is not the correct spectrum?

Oh no, my brains not working. 5k to 6.5k kelvin. >.> Who did I confuse the chaeto with?

Edit: some grow it with 3k kelvin and it grows great. I say give it a try if you have the chaeto now. If not, you can get a 5k bulb in the meanwhile.

 

[Mikey0909]

Oh no, my brains not working. 5k to 6.5k kelvin. >.> Who did I confuse the chaeto with?

Edit: some grow it with 3k kelvin and it grows great. I say give it a try if you have the chaeto now. If not, you can get a 5k bulb in the meanwhile.

Oh all right thanks

 

[Goaway]

Here's a nice article to help you decide.

An inexpensive Refugium Bulb | Melev's Reef

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