Refugium Lighting

[Jason McK]

I'm trying to justify in my head getting this

http://www.reefbreeders.com/fuge-lite_leds.html

When I know I just need a$10 clamp light from HD

[reefgirl189]

Originally Posted by Jason McK

I'm trying to justify in my head getting this

http://www.reefbreeders.com/fuge-lite_leds.html

When I know I just need a$10 clamp light from HD

It's a nice light. I noticed in the text on that page that they condemn CFL because apparently the bulbs need replacement every 3 months. Does anyone follow this guideline? Mine is about 4 months old and I have not even considered replacing it yet, it seems to work just fine and the algae grows well.

[jason604]

Is the cfl clamp light from Home Depot still on sale?

[nrosdal]

i think cfl is fine more watts is obviously better(for the most part). My fuge is way better since adding led but it is 70watts of led and if i were to add 125+watts of cfl instead, i bet i would be doing just as good(the water might also boil and i don't think that a cfl that big would fit above my fuge).

But for the most part bigger = better and for cfl 6500k seems best and if you are going led the spectrum does matter just make sure u are mostly red with a bit of blue/white and or orange. I don't know if the violet i have in there helps but i know it doesn't hurt and there are one in my unit so it won't be a big player either way.

[lpsreefer]

Home Depot also has cfl led style lights that work great and don't need to be replaced and at 18 bucks a light it's way cheaper.

[jagermaier]

This is what I use but the 12" version of it.
http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/vt...4+Inch%29.html

[nrosdal]

haha, i just kinda wanna see what a cfl led style light looks like

also if you are buying the home depot leds that are 20watts or less. Make sure you look at how many lumens they put out since most will put out less then a 42watt cfl bulb (which is the best option if you wanna grow a bit of stuff and have it be cheap).

[slakker]

I got the 11 inch Coralife T5s at JL at the boxing day sale... if I was to do it again, may go with LEDs as they run a bit cooler...

[banditpowdercoat]

6500K CFL running 24/7 for 3+ years now!!! Grow Cheato like a bugger!!!