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I'm currently learning how to make a refugium from an aquaclear 70 just as a fun side project might not even use it but what would be a good nano refugium light to set up for under 100
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Looking to keep it simple however I do need very low spread so the light doesn't shine into my display tankI agree with the above comments. No need to go crazy with a high tech led setup.
That might be perfect.. I do have an extra clip desk lamp I can put that in (if it doesnt melt the lamp)The light I posted above has already pushed my chaeto from a fist sized ball to filling my 10x6 refugium compartment.
For an aquaclear 70, you might be happier with a slighly smaller bulb which you could just shroud in some aluminum foil.
Feit Electric 60-Watt Equivalent A19 Medium E26 Base Non-Dimmable Indoor and Outdoor Full Spectrum LED Plant Grow Light Bulb A19/GROW/LEDG2 - The Home Depot
Feit Electric LED grow lights provide the lighting essential for healthy plant growth while producing considerably less heat and using less energy than standard incandescent grow lights. Feit Electricwww.homedepot.com
So this should be easy to grow chaeto with?It's an LED, it doesn't get very hot. Warm at most. I have mine in an aluminium reflector that sits right on top of the acrylic splash shield. Honestly I've felt phones and laptops that get hotter to the touch.
I agree with the above comments. No need to go crazy with a high tech led setup.
Amazon prime I dont trust ebay lolI hate Amazon. Use ebay
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I would add as much as you can up to about half full, so that the copepods and amphipods have a predator free playground to breed in. You can always pull some out when it overgrows.How many oz of chaeto should I add?
Sounds good my lfs sells by the ounce so I'll have to eyeball it.I would add as much as you can up to about half full, so that the copepods and amphipods have a predator free playground to breed in. You can always pull some out when it overgrows.