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I have a 110gal Display Reef tank with a Eshopps R 300 sump. I have revised my sump setup to accommodate what is needed for the Triton system. I put the skimmer in the fuge area and used the skimmer section for the fuge. I now have about 12 to 14 gallons for algae to grow.. The area for algae is 12 inches high (Actual water height) by 16 inches by 16 inches giving me a water volume of 13.2987 gallons
My question is about lighting for the sump.
I have a long LED (Red and Blue) strip that I had on an algae reactor. It worked well enough but not great. I have moved that light to the sump and I now need to get another light to complement it because it's just not enough on it's own.
I can't get the Kessell (it's not in the budget right now). I am looking at these Amazon specials...
Roleadro UFO 138W LED Grow Light for Home Grower
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RWYCRB2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A2L94QV6P0R9ON&psc=1
RAYWAY 216W Full Spectrum UFO Led Grow Light , Led Plant Growing Flowering Lamps with UV/IR for Indoor Garden Hydroponic System Greenhouse
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXIVY5V/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3RDV7P0K36CFQ&psc=1
UFO Led Grow Light, Growstar 150W Full Spectrum Plant Light with Cree COB and Switch for Indoor Plants Seeding, Growing and Flowering. (150w)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07312WKX2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2DFI8RPP7OFTH&psc=1
The 1st light is (supposed to be) 138watt Red, Blue and infared for $39.99
The 2nd light is (Supposed to be) 216watt Red, Blue, Infared and UV for 39.99
The 3rd is light (Supposed to be) 150watt Red,Blue, Infared and UV for $41.99
Will any of these 3 lights work to GROW algae in the fuge?
Which one would be best and why?
I think I read to remove my UV Sterlizer with the Triton method. Having that in mind, I am concerned about the UV on two of these lights. Should I be worried about the UV light with the lights i'm looking at?
Thanks for your help and advice.
I have a 110gal Display Reef tank with a Eshopps R 300 sump. I have revised my sump setup to accommodate what is needed for the Triton system. I put the skimmer in the fuge area and used the skimmer section for the fuge. I now have about 12 to 14 gallons for algae to grow.. The area for algae is 12 inches high (Actual water height) by 16 inches by 16 inches giving me a water volume of 13.2987 gallons
My question is about lighting for the sump.
I have a long LED (Red and Blue) strip that I had on an algae reactor. It worked well enough but not great. I have moved that light to the sump and I now need to get another light to complement it because it's just not enough on it's own.
I can't get the Kessell (it's not in the budget right now). I am looking at these Amazon specials...
Roleadro UFO 138W LED Grow Light for Home Grower
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RWYCRB2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=A2L94QV6P0R9ON&psc=1
RAYWAY 216W Full Spectrum UFO Led Grow Light , Led Plant Growing Flowering Lamps with UV/IR for Indoor Garden Hydroponic System Greenhouse
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MXIVY5V/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3RDV7P0K36CFQ&psc=1
UFO Led Grow Light, Growstar 150W Full Spectrum Plant Light with Cree COB and Switch for Indoor Plants Seeding, Growing and Flowering. (150w)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07312WKX2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2DFI8RPP7OFTH&psc=1
The 1st light is (supposed to be) 138watt Red, Blue and infared for $39.99
The 2nd light is (Supposed to be) 216watt Red, Blue, Infared and UV for 39.99
The 3rd is light (Supposed to be) 150watt Red,Blue, Infared and UV for $41.99
Will any of these 3 lights work to GROW algae in the fuge?
Which one would be best and why?
I think I read to remove my UV Sterlizer with the Triton method. Having that in mind, I am concerned about the UV on two of these lights. Should I be worried about the UV light with the lights i'm looking at?
Thanks for your help and advice.