What bulb for chaeto?

[Rglad91]

out of these 2 bulbs what one would you say is better for chaeto?

GE is 3000k
Phillips is 500k

 

[Fritzhamer]

Not the halogen.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

The Phillips. But look for that Same one with half the Wattage.

That one is pretty powerful close to chato.

(I’m using them to grow orchids now)

You can also scribble on it with a black sharpie.

 

[Rglad91]

My refugium is 18.5” deep of water then the light is 7” above water line if that matters

I picked up some chaeto today and had these lights laying around. But I think I might want to switch it out with something different. Just don’t know what though.

 

[ccerone]

 

[Fritzhamer]

There’s a newer version but this has almost 2000 five star reviews. I run this and love it.

TaoTronics LED Grow Lights Bulb, Grow Lights for Indoor Plants, Plant Lights, Grow Lamp for Hydroponics, Organic Soil, Applicable to Grow Banana, Lemon etc. ( 36W, 3 Bands, FREE E26 Socket ) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HPIPM70/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_AMlxAbKCP12K0

 

[patfat]

I bought this one a little bit ago and it has been doing great for me..

 

[Rglad91]

Thanks. I think I’m gonna give the TaoTronics a try for now

 

[Orm Embar]

I had one identical to the Apollo (liked it a lot) and later went to the slightly higher wattage TaoTronics 36 watt (and like it a lot).

 

[mfinn]

I usually go with a led bulb in the 5k range.