Will this work for my fuge?

[jorge0912]

Bought this since I am super broke and can’t afford a good led for my fuge... antepone tried it will it work ?

 

[Crabs McJones]

How big is the fuge? Looks like a great mix of red and blue :)

 

[ScottB]

Bought this since I am super broke and can’t afford a good led for my fuge... antepone tried it will it work ?

I don't see why it would not work. 24W is not a ton of power, but honestly you don't need very much at all. I've seen chaeto survive under just about any light source.

As it was not designed for marine applications, just make sure it stays clear of salt spray/creep.

 

[Andrew9909]

I dont see why not!

 

[Reefin Ryan]

That actually makes a decent fuge light. I have seen that light reviewed before for fuge purposes before here: https://aquanswers.com/best-led-refugium-light-grow-chaetomorpha-sump/

I don't claim that everything in that post is accurate by any means but it looks like a legitimately solid light for a fuge, especially for the price. Depends on how big of a fuge you are going. The wattage/par is low compared to photon lazer canons like the kessil H380 for instance, but if you arent doing that wide or deep of a fuge it would make a solid enough option. it really depends on how wide and deep you are going and whether or not there is a certain mounting height limitation or preference in your build. For bigger/deeper fuges on a budget i would get something like one of those 300w black boxes like one of these looking things for about 50-60$

 

[Reefin Ryan]

Oh, i just noticed you already bought it. Yeah you are fine with that one IMO. If it isnt quite the spread or ummph you are looking for you can always add a second one for more ummph later. :cool:

 

[jorge0912]

Yes hahaha I got it and yeah I will give it a try can’t afford kessil right now :( or the prime fuge

broke :D

 

[jorge0912]

Thanks you for the responses I will give it a try and put back a feed back

 

[sfin52]

Thanks you for the responses I will give it a try and put back a feed back

I used a work light clamp from Walmart auto center and a grow bulb from the light section. Grand total 18 dollars

 

[Nano man]

What are you trying to grow in your fuge?

 

[jorge0912]

Cheato

 

[TheShrimpNibbler]

Cheato

My Chaeto grew under the just white led light that came with with my fish tank, so I don’t see why it wouldn’t grow even better under this light designed for plants.

 

[jorge0912]

Nice to be honest with you guys even with good ligths my cheato won’t grow I am dosing iron to see if it’s bateara growing again :D

 

[ScottB]

Nice to be honest with you guys even with good ligths my cheato won’t grow I am dosing iron to see if it’s bateara growing again :D

Do you have nitrates and phosphates?