specore Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Anyone have recommendations on a refugium light for my IM Fusion 30L? Want something which will go on the back of the tank and be hidden from view. Was looking at these two options, but am open to other ideas. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
A Little Blue Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 Chaeto Max would be my choice. I run Kessil h80 on my fuge. Quote Link to comment
specore Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 Can the Kessil be attached to the back glass? Quote Link to comment
specore Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 I should add...the main purpose here is to help with Ph swings, nutrient export is secondary for me. Quote Link to comment
A Little Blue Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, specore said: Can the Kessil be attached to the back glass? Yes it can (that’s how it’s mounted in my setup). But that depends on your setup. Chaeto Max is cheaper and should work just as well and it is better suited for what you’re trying to achieve. 1 Quote Link to comment
ReefFish Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I use the 12'' 10 Watt Wave-Point LED Light 6,500k it has been working for 6 year now really happy with it 1 Quote Link to comment
ReefFish Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 If you want to see it I found on eBay but you need to buy two but the price is good https://www.ebay.com/itm/2x-12-18-24-30-36-48-HO-1W-Aquarium-LED-Light-6500K-Plant-Refugium-Water-Resist/123015009935?hash=item1ca444168f:m:mb0sQGWlu-hpgHAV3V9NmSQ&var=423452852064 1 Quote Link to comment
Clown79 Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 There are many affordable options. You don't need to spend $50+ l on a refugium light. Most use Phillip's par daylight bulbs that are under $20. The cheap light you posted will work just fine. Quite a few hobbiests have used it. Quote Link to comment
FISHnChix Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 I just bought the cheaper of the two lights you posted and haven't hooked it up just yet but I can tell you it is bright. Like way too bright. I stuck some painters tape over 3/4 of it and it seems like it will work. Right now I am using another cheapo light to grow cheato and it was too bright too and turning my cheato white, so I used the painters tape on it too then my cheato took off and looks good. The only reason I bought the one you listed is bc salt water got on the one I have and the connections rusted causing the light to blink.. this is what I am using now and know it works when you tape it to the back of a biocube 32. It's only blue and white LEDs but it grows cheato like a champ.. I can send you a pic of the growth when i get home if you would like Quote Link to comment
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