Display Refugium Lighting

[rooneyj889]

Hey all, I am setting up a 40G Display Refugium in my Fish Room. I was thinking about using a viparspectra black box as the lighting. What are you guys all using for lighting for display refugiums? Does anyone have any alternatives?

 

[SMSREEF]

I am using this Par38. I bought the red first and hated it, plus I had dragons breath that was not doing well. This one is much whiter and looks a lot better and grows all macro algae well.
Amazon product ASIN B07RNW2CPY

 

[Kjames]

I've been experimenting with flat-panel LEDs mounted on the sides of my refugium due to space constraints. I'm using these inexpensive lights.
Amazon product ASIN B01M8HJZYU
One panel grew plenty of Chaetomorpha but after adding a second one, I've seen a very dramatic shift in growth and the subsequent effect on overnight pH. My fuge compartment is about 9" x 14" for reference. For a display refugium, the abundance of visible red LEDs could be a no-go.

I have also used this bulb for testing. It is a solid performer for indoor plants and is intentionally designed to be used around human eyes. :) Two over a 40g would be near overkill.
Amazon product ASIN B01MA6MS82
Neither is particularly beautiful, but both will grow plants very well.

 

[Tamberav]

Hey all, I am setting up a 40G Display Refugium in my Fish Room. I was thinking about using a viparspectra black box as the lighting. What are you guys all using for lighting for display refugiums? Does anyone have any alternatives?

I have had several macro tanks or display fuges and have used black box led, kessil, and nano-box and they all have worked great! Anything that will grow coral will grow and look great on a display fuge.

 

[SMSREEF]

I have had several macro tanks or display fuges and have used black box led, kessil, and nano-box and they all have worked great! Anything that will grow coral will grow and look great on a display fuge.

Very true! Even lights that won’t grow coral will work too.