AI Prime light for refugium

[CasperOe]

Hi Reefers,

I am converting my ATO container to a refugium and I am planning on using my old AI Prime reef light for the refugium until I can afford a more suitable light.

Does anyone have any experience with this- and which settings am i looking for? Reckon a red/green spectrum would be preferred?

Thanks,

 

[reefing102]

Most say the redder spectrum is preferred for growth. I use a standard 6.5k LED bulb with no issues (though I do have slower growth). I’d say you couldn’t go wrong with the red/green spectrum and even then, wouldn’t necessarily see an issue not changing it out (unless you wanted to). I don’t know what settings you’d want, but I’d imagine there may be light shock if you blasted them (just like with anything else)

 

[CasperOe]

Most say the redder spectrum is preferred for growth. I use a standard 6.5k LED bulb with no issues (though I do have slower growth). I’d say you couldn’t go wrong with the red/green spectrum and even then, wouldn’t necessarily see an issue not changing it out (unless you wanted to). I don’t know what settings you’d want, but I’d imagine there may be light shock if you blasted them (just like with anything else)

I’m gonna give it a go- what could possibly go wrong? If i do not achieve the desired results i might change to a Kessil light..

Thanks!

 

[LisaP]

I have an AI Prime over my refugium, imo it grows algae way better than my dedicated red refugium light ever did (Kessil H80).