RC1313 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/18CM-7IN-6-SMD-5050-LED-Aquarium-Fish-Tank-Submersible-Light-Strip-Bar-Lamp-110V/360969919267?_trksid=p2047675.c100009.m1982&_trkparms=aid%3D777000%26algo%3DABA.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D29005%26meid%3D58231bd3f72846a8a72e551b442456a0%26pid%3D100009%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D1%26sd%3D221740209780 Just wondering if this would be enough light to grow chaeto in the back of my biocube. I don't want to break the bank but I don't want to waste money either. Thanks Link to comment
Halo_003 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Probably not no, but I don't have a good suggestion right off hand either. Maybe one of the cheap PAR bulbs? (From ebay) Link to comment
Tamberav Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 I would also vote no. Doesn't even look to be the preferred spectrum. I used one of these years ago and it worked pretty well: http://shop.mediabaskets.com/Underwater-10W-Single-Light-WTL10.htm Make sure you can find bulbs first, I bought a huge pack of bulbs super cheap on amazon for it. Best thing I used on my aquapod though was a cheap, mini florescent under cabinet light glued to the back of the tank. (peeled off the black back in that area). The cheato grew soooo unbelievably fast. Something like this (but I found it at walmart I think for around $10, it was years ago so not sure if this is exact product but you get the idea): http://www.amazon.com/GE-Slimline-Fluorescent-Cabinet-10167/dp/B001ET6D8E Link to comment
RC1313 Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 Thanks for the advice, I went ahead and scraped the paint of the back and put an old IM Skyye light behind there. Link to comment
DefStatic Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I bought something like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Designs-3-27-in-High-Power-Chrome-LED-Clip-Lamp-LD2000-CHR/204604382 Except mine has like 20 LEDs.If you go to my thread here you can see what it looks like: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/360162-defstatic-first-29g-biocube-saltwater-nano/#entry5006620 Anyone think it is not enough or not right? I am curious now.FYI, it worked out really well as far as design LOL. I was proud of myself. Almost looks like it was designed for it. Link to comment
phobos2deimos Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I bought something like this: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Simple-Designs-3-27-in-High-Power-Chrome-LED-Clip-Lamp-LD2000-CHR/204604382 Except mine has like 20 LEDs. If you go to my thread here you can see what it looks like: http://www.nano-reef.com/topic/360162-defstatic-first-29g-biocube-saltwater-nano/#entry5006620 Anyone think it is not enough or not right? I am curious now. FYI, it worked out really well as far as design LOL. I was proud of myself. Almost looks like it was designed for it. It looks like it might be bright enough for that application. I saw your post with the problems, maybe it's even too much light? I'd try backing it off ~5" and see what happens. Link to comment
flowerboxcn Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 It was really a problem,Maybe you can choose another one on Ebay Link to comment
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