Cheato growth?

[FWC]

I personally keep my chaeto under t5's.

I find it does better under the stronger light ,IME.

[Snaz]

Square as in it is pressing up to all sides and corners of the tank? If yes then it is time to harvest.

[Coralgurl]

Nope, not square from being up against the glass, just seems to grow flat on all sides.

What is a good sump light fixture that's not going to break the bank?

[Snaz]

I use one of these 6500K CFL bulbs for my refugium, cheato grows very well. I got mine at Canadian tire I think for about $4.00... cant beat that value.

http://www.lampsplus.com/products/15...lb__35221.html

[gregzz4]

I originally bought the same bulbs Snaz linked, but then I went with this 2-pack as they don't need a reflector type fixture
I had to open the packaging in-store to find out they are 6500K as there was no on-line info

Bit more money, but you can use a simple socket

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/16w-...-2-pack/964412

[Coralgurl]

Awesome, thanks guys! Will probably pick up one of each! Hmmmm and here I was thinking I needed some fancy fixture....

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Nope, no fancy sump light necessary. Been using Phillips Daylight (6500k) CFL bulbs for years with good success.