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SleepyPirate
10-21-2013, 12:55 AM
I searched internet and found older posts saying a 5100 k ECOSMART 65w flood light was best, but that was over 7-8 year old post and im wondering whats out there now thats best? I want cheap but does the job well it dosent matter on looks, Iv seen people put $600 LED light fixtures in the sump for the cheato and it dosent seem necessary.

Iv checked out local Home Depot and there dosent seem to be anything appealing as far as clamp on rust roof light bulb fixtures, had a hard time finding lights that even said the K on them but best i could find was 4100K flood light but no usuable fixture.

scherzo
10-21-2013, 01:04 AM
I have a par 38 LED floodlight that is 5300k from Home Depot. I just use an aluminum clamp light fixture for it.

Works fine.

I'll see if I can find a link on the web.

mark
10-21-2013, 01:23 AM
been using 16W (=65W incandesant) R30 6500k CFL, great for Chaeto

gregzz4
10-21-2013, 02:09 AM
I'm still using a 16w (65w equivalent) Phillips 6500k fluorescent (http://www.homedepot.ca/product/16w-r30-reflector-daylight-2-pack/964412) and a simple socket, hanging over my fuge

Packaging doesn't say so, but the bulbs are stamped 6500k

steve fedyk
10-21-2013, 02:21 AM
build my leds out of Texas have some good light options.

link: http://www.buildmyled.com/dutch-planted-6300k/

mseepman
10-21-2013, 04:14 AM
I just posted a pic of mine in the Reefsupplycanada vendor thread...It's an LED PAR bulb made just for refugiums.

Madreefer
10-21-2013, 04:45 AM
I have a par 38 LED floodlight that is 5300k from Home Depot. I just use an aluminum clamp light fixture for it.

Works fine.

I'll see if I can find a link on the web.

Me too. Really is all that's required.

banditpowdercoat
10-21-2013, 01:50 PM
Do you guy's and gal's keep your fuge on 24/7? I been running a Philips 6500K CFL for about 4 years steady now, Never off. Wondering if I should switch it now that I have Apex control abilities???

AdamsB
10-21-2013, 02:34 PM
I run a 6500k energy saving bulb. Think it's 13w equivalent to 60w. Comes on an hour before my lights go out at night an stays on an hour after they come on in the morning. So 8pm- 8am

don.ald
10-21-2013, 03:03 PM
I just posted a pic of mine in the Reefsupplycanada vendor thread...It's an LED PAR bulb made just for refugiums.

I run this light as well. Results are increased growth.
I run the light opposite of display.

neoh
10-21-2013, 08:53 PM
I run this light as well. Results are increased growth.
I run the light opposite of display.

me too! I had it on the same time period, but I now run it 24/7