Fuge Lighting. What You Got? (1 Viewer)

[ITreefer]

I'm interested in learning what everybody is using for refugium lighting.
Did you spring for the high-priced kessils?
The super budget CFL setup from HD?
I went with a middle ground option, a nice looking COB grow light from Amazon.

Seems to be doing well so far, I'm going to par test it when I get my hands on the West Side par meter.

 

[Cody]

I think I'll be using this in the future. They offer up to 1200w lights, but this should be strong enough.

Phlizon Newest 600W LED Plant Grow Light,with Thermometer Humidity Monitor,with Adjustable Rope,Full Spectrum Double Switch Plant Light for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower- 600W(10W LEDs 60Pcs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0752CL6KJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mYKUCbC8KVZBD

 

[ITreefer]

I think I'll be using this in the future. They offer up to 1200w lights, but this should be strong enough.

Phlizon Newest 600W LED Plant Grow Light,with Thermometer Humidity Monitor,with Adjustable Rope,Full Spectrum Double Switch Plant Light for Indoor Plants Veg and Flower- 600W(10W LEDs 60Pcs) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0752CL6KJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mYKUCbC8KVZBD

That thing looks like a beast. Almost double the wattage of the $1,200 Kessil H1200..
What you currently using?

 

[Tstew32]

15k bulb from the home depot

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[ITreefer]

15k bulb from the home depot

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I see the inexpensive setup has no problem growing chaeto..

 

[Tstew32]

Grows like a weed. Also does its job on algae


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[Cody]

15k bulb from the home depot

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The part that's browning out at the top is due to photo-saturation. Try to get the chaeto to rotate with a powerhead (best way), or physically rotate it yourself. Another option is to reduce the hours your light is on.

 

[Tstew32]

The part that's browning out at the top is due to photo-saturation. Try to get the chaeto to rotate with a powerhead (best way), or physically rotate it yourself. Another option is to reduce the hours your light is on.

Why fix something if it’s not broke? Great flow through all chaeto and no algae. Sounds like mission accomplished in my opinion


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[Cody]

That thing looks like a beast. Almost double the wattage of the $1,200 Kessil H1200..
What you currently using?

Im currently using this one. It used to be $23 so I figured I'd get it and try it out. My chaeto chamber is too deep for that light. I need more power.

https://www.amazon.com/Roleadro-Spe...d=1555717059&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-2-spons&psc=1

 

[Cody]

Why fix something if it’s not broke? Great flow through all chaeto and no algae. Sounds like mission accomplished in my opinion


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Eh just saying. Want some caulerpa? I got some in on my tampa bay live rock and I've been throwing it in the refugium. It's growing like crazy. My tang likes to eat it too.

 

[Tstew32]

Eh just saying. Want some caulerpa? I got some in on my tampa bay live rock and I've been throwing it in the refugium. It's growing like crazy. My tang likes to eat it too.

I think I will try to decrease my hours on though just because I don’t think it could hurt. I don’t have room for any more I’m full lol


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[Matyas]

Amazon Led 25$. Grows chaeto very well and it runs like 30w.

 

[ITreefer]

I think I will try to decrease my hours on though just because I don’t think it could hurt. I don’t have room for any more I’m full lol

How often do you trim your chaeto?

 

[Tstew32]

Monthly


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[Bigfishy]

The part that's browning out at the top is due to photo-saturation. Try to get the chaeto to rotate with a powerhead (best way), or physically rotate it yourself. Another option is to reduce the hours your light is on.

I wonder how people got their Cheeto to tumble


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[Cody]

I wonder how people got their Cheeto to tumble


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You need a specific chamber for it to tumble. I'll post pics when I get home.

Here's my old setup. Worked well.

 

[MrJoe]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010FMFZVG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I used this to grow plants in doors. now it grows my Chato. LOL

 

[RR-MAN]

I run two of these amazon lights so far so good-

 

[wazzel]

A hydra 26. I had it laying around from a smaller tank I had some time back.

 

[ITreefer]

I run two of these amazon lights so far so good-

That one looks pretty good. How much was it?