Looking for a Refugium Light

ndrwater · Mar 6, 2017

Kessil just came out with their fuge light.
A80 Tuna sun or something or other. Comes with a gooseneck to I believe. Pretty sure ReefBuilders just did an article on them.

JDJP · Mar 6, 2017

I have 2 AI primes on this one.one is over the mangroves.

Have a led flood light from lowes over this one.

zieg9479 · Mar 6, 2017

I've been considering a coral compulsion light for some time:
https://coralcompulsion.myshopify.com/products/14w-par30-led-refugium-grow-light
14w par30 light designed for macroalgae. They sell a sexy looking gooseneck but it is expensive at 60$ or so...

zieg9479 · Mar 6, 2017

JDJP, do you have a photo above the mangrove tank? I've wanted mangroves but am not keen on adjusting light as the mangrove grows (to the detriment on things growing in the tank)

david p. · Mar 6, 2017

Gator1970 said:
:eek::eek::eek:

I ordered one of these - it's supposed to be amazing, but it's taking forever to get...:eek:

i have that... it's a beast!!! grows cheato like there is no tomorrow!! the only thing is the fan, a bit noisy... but other than that great lamp!

JDJP · Mar 6, 2017

zieg9479 said:
JDJP, do you have a photo above the mangrove tank? I've wanted mangroves but am not keen on adjusting light as the mangrove grows (to the detriment on things growing in the tank)

Ive had these for about a year so you can see how slow they have grown. I my try to top them or tie them down.

Gator1970 · Mar 6, 2017

david p. said:
i have that... it's a beast!!! grows cheato like there is no tomorrow!! the only thing is the fan, a bit noisy... but other than that great lamp!

When I do get it I'll be running the light opposite the main tank, so the noise shouldn't be an issue, hopefully!

Cary Meredith · Mar 6, 2017

Heres what I'm using and results

zachxlutz · Mar 6, 2017

saltyhog said:
Would that work on an acrylic sump with the bracing around the rim?

Unfortunately, I don't think so, it's more suited to rimless or rimmed glass tanks. Moreso to rimless, though.

kamakazian · Mar 6, 2017

saltyhog said:
So the legs can adjust smaller than the length of the light?

Yeah, so they slide on a track along the light frame. Then you can tighten them with plastic screws (included) to lock them in place. I usually just slide the insert "hooks" on top of the rim and don't even bother tightening. The hooks look like this, but you'd just flip it down to sit on top of the rim |_|. It has about 3/4in space and is intended to lock onto the thick part of the rim, but sit on that little bit that hangs over the water.

https://www.finnex.net/index.php/pl...nex.net/index.php/plantedse/?___store=default

ReeferRoo · Mar 7, 2017

I plan on using this....

http://www.marinedepot.com/Tunze_LE...ght_Fixtures-Tunze-TZ88501-FILTFILDSB-vi.html

Magnetic tuning function for getting color is a little wonky, but I am a big fan of LED and the fact it is submersible helps me sleep better at night. I only need 1 for my fuge, which is hopefully going wet next weekend for cycling. fits great on the side of my trigger sump, and spectrum is adjustable, blues to Reds, although I have yet to hit is with a Par Meter. I will add a photo later tonight. Obviously depending on the size of the fuge you may need more than 1.

kingdog22 · Mar 7, 2017

revhtree said:
Hey gang!

Looking for a refugium light that has a gooseneck and will attach to the side of my sump.

Don't want to break the bank for this but looking for something that looks decent too.

Suggestions?

Take a look at a Deep Blue Solar Flare. Mine was under 50 and is a awesome light! I think it's just what you are looking for.

kingdog22 · Mar 7, 2017

revhtree said:
Hey gang!

Looking for a refugium light that has a gooseneck and will attach to the side of my sump.

Don't want to break the bank for this but looking for something that looks decent too.

Suggestions?

http://www.deepblueprofessional.com/index.html

Chef Tommy · Mar 7, 2017

Look up LED grow lights on Amazon. They have a crazy assortment of options. I found a small one with gooseneck for $15. Someone mentioned HPS but they are only for flowering stage of growing. Plants start under MH in hydroponic grows.

KJoFan · Mar 7, 2017

I have one of these and have had success with it growing chaeto well. I didn't check the price of all the other suggestions so not sure if it's in the ballpark for you or not price wise. I don't have the light going at the moment as I'm in between tanks but likely will try to incorporate it again with the new build.

https://www.reefbreeders.com/fuge-lite-leds/

revhtree · Mar 7, 2017

zachxlutz said:
Amazon Links:

Gooseneck Arm - Works well with rimmed 55 gallon sump. Easily poseable and mounts securely. Has it's own on/off switch.

36w LED Grow Bulb - Typical Red/Purple spectrum seen in grow lights. Grows Chaeto great.

Total Cost: $56 + tax.

Thanks for all the input. I order a couple of the ones mentioned above to try out!

Salty1962 · Mar 7, 2017

I ordered a par 38 plant grow bulb from Ebay and the goose neck mount from Amazon for @ $36~$39.00 total. My mangroves have been going nuts under the new light!

revhtree · Mar 7, 2017

Salty1962 said:
I ordered a par 38 plant grow bulb from Ebay and the goose neck mount from Amazon for @ $36~$39.00 total. My mangroves have been going nuts under the new light!

Which one?

revhtree · Mar 7, 2017

I also have a species xenia tank that I need to light. Do you think these type grow lights would grow xenia?

flyfishin752 · Mar 7, 2017

The best that i have tried is a 6" clip on shop lite form lowes with a 60 watt LED bulb (about 8Watts) total cost $15.00 works great rocks and plants all have growth. I leave light on the entire time the tank lights are off