Refugium light for all in one compartment

[eamike261]

Hey just wondering if anyone thinks this light will work for chaeto growth in the back of my AIO? I want it to be low profile so I can prevent light bleed.

24x 660nm LEDs
12x 450nm LEDs

Those are perfect spectrum for chaeto growth right?

$20, 18 watts total, and clip on goose neck will make it super convenient to attach.

https://www.amazon.com/LEDMEI-Light...10&sr=1-8&keywords=led+grow+light+660nm+450nm

I know there is the ChaetoMax light but it costs $70.

 

[Zeal]

I bought the ChaetoMax, was a bit pricey but it does the job.

 

[LetItReef]

When I used to have my Nuvo 40, I have this one and worked great.

ACKE LED Grow Lights Full Spectrum,Plant Lights，Growing lamps 12W for Indoor plants,Hydropoincs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX1EO3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w9WQBbJ0B3W6D

 

[Orm Embar]

I run a 36w LED grow bulb on my refugium with a similar spectrum (https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-L...0&sr=8-1&keywords=taotronics+36+grow+bulb)and it works great. Assuming those lights you linked match the shape of the compartment, then I'd say go for it.

 

[eamike261]

When I used to have my Nuvo 40, I have this one and worked great.

ACKE LED Grow Lights Full Spectrum,Plant Lights，Growing lamps 12W for Indoor plants,Hydropoincs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX1EO3W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_w9WQBbJ0B3W6D

Really? Hmm I saw someone else on the forum say they tried it and their chaeto just died after a few weeks. I also heard 660nm is better than 630nm for macro algae but I don't know if it makes much difference.

 

[LetItReef]

Really? Hmm I saw someone else on the forum say they tried it and their chaeto just died after a few weeks. I also heard 660nm is better than 630nm for macro algae but I don't know if it makes much difference.

Yes, this light worked great IME.
It could be other issues.