Looking for a full spectrum refugium light

[JohnA420]

Has anyone tried one of the hygger full spectrum lights in a refugium? Hoping someone has experience and can chime in. Looking for a full spectrum option and I found this on Amazon.

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

a.co

Thanks in advance!

 

[Vjames]

Hey John, No clue about the hygger but I have a ai prime fuge if you are looking for one. PM'd you!

 

[Rottenninja]

I use an Amazon grow light that grows chaeto and red ogo and other algae wonderfully. Seems any full spectrum grow light works

 

[Subsea]

Has anyone tried one of the hygger full spectrum lights in a refugium? Hoping someone has experience and can chime in. Looking for a full spectrum option and I found this on Amazon.

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

a.co

Thanks in advance!

That is a weak light if you are interested in nutrient export with macro algae. Anything between 5K-10K color spectrum. When you spec your light look for PAR or luminous numbers, they don’t lie.

PS: How big is your refugium? Better describe the area that grows macro algae.

Google “greenhouse grow light”

 

[skey44]

Has anyone tried one of the hygger full spectrum lights in a refugium? Hoping someone has experience and can chime in. Looking for a full spectrum option and I found this on Amazon.

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

a.co

Thanks in advance!

I am using a hygger full spectrum light on my refugium of similar wattage and it’s working great to grow chaeto.

Amazon.com

 

[JohnA420]

That is a weak light if you are interested in nutrient export with macro algae. Anything between 5K-10K color spectrum. When you spec your light look for PAR or luminous numbers, they don’t lie.

PS: How big is your refugium? Better describe the area that grows macro algae.

Google “greenhouse grow light”

I don't disagree it's lower wattage but the innovative marine and popular tunze chaeto lights are even lower.

 

[Subsea]

I don't disagree it's lower wattage but the innovative marine and popular tunze chaeto lights are even lower.

When I operated a macro algae refugium I used PAR38 lamps at 5000 color spectrum and 11W each. The bulb was $5 and damp proof pigtail was $4. Put as many as you can fit.

1250 Lumens - 14 Watt - 5000 Kelvin - LED PAR38 Lamp

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Leviton Weatherproof Socket, Black 55 R60-00055-000 - The Home Depot

Leviton Black Weatherproof Socket is a perfect choice for temporary lighting applications. CSA and UL listed product for safety.

www.homedepot.com

 

[JohnA420]

That is a weak light if you are interested in nutrient export with macro algae. Anything between 5K-10K color spectrum. When you spec your light look for PAR or luminous numbers, they don’t lie.

PS: How big is your refugium? Better describe the area that grows macro algae.

Google “greenhouse grow light”

My refugium is 12x16.5 with 11"depth of water. About 10 gallons.

 

[Subsea]

My refugium is 12x16.5 with 11"depth of water. About 10 gallons.

If that whole area is available, I would use two lamps to maximize nutrient export. If you just want a refugium to grow pods then one lamp is enough.

 

[goody]

Has anyone tried one of the hygger full spectrum lights in a refugium? Hoping someone has experience and can chime in. Looking for a full spectrum option and I found this on Amazon.

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

a.co

Thanks in advance!

I've been running the Hygger Freshwater Full spectrum 22w over my refugium since 2/23. My fuge measures 20"x20"x15" and the fixture is hanging about 12" above the water line. All of my macros do great under it, and I have both reds and greens. Very pleased with it.

 

[JohnA420]

I've been running the Hygger Freshwater Full spectrum 22w over my refugium since 2/23. My fuge measures 20"x20"x15" and the fixture is hanging about 12" above the water line. All of my macros do great under it, and I have both reds and greens. Very pleased with it.

Thank you for your response!

 

[wunderlong88]

Did you end up purchasing the hygger light and if so which one? Can you tell if it is working well yet?

 

[br116]

Has anyone tried one of the hygger full spectrum lights in a refugium? Hoping someone has experience and can chime in. Looking for a full spectrum option and I found this on Amazon.

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

Amazon.com : hygger Submersible LED Aquarium Light, 14W 15in 24/7 Mode Fish Tank Light with 5 Rows Beads, with Timer 9 Colors and Adjustable Brightness, Full Spectrum IP68 Waterproof Light for Fish Tank 16-27 inch : Pet Supplies

a.co

Thanks in advance!

I received mine 12" a few days ago. At first the color combination/options don't make much sense for a saltwater light. I'm not sure I will have the time to see any results as the suctions cups are weak and the device floats. Should have been designed to hold itself down.