Fuge lighting suggestions

[James983]

Guys, I have a fuge dedicated to growing macro algeas and mangroves. I need help picking out a light. The fuge measures 24x18x10 deep.

Thanks for the help.

 

[Misled]

I use a 13 watt 65k spiral bulb in a clip on reflector from Lowes.

 

[iamwrasseman]

same here on the florescent cheap bulbs and clip on reflector . ther are howerever better options such as a t5 set up for that size tank and a two bulb unit will work just fine . mangroves grow so slowly that they really don't do much in exporting nutrient so you should find some cheato or bubble algae so you can grow it and remove a portion every month or so and then what ever nutrient that has been used for its growth and is in it will be removed .
a actor GFO reis also a very good device to remove po4 ,just start out slow with it if you choose to use it .

 

[Crawfish00]

Home depot 2 foot t5 with 2 daylight bulbs. Have cheato and mangroves

 

[aleonn]

Once my cycle on my 180g is complete, I'm going with a JBJ Nano-Glow LED refugium light. It's a 6500K spectrum LED light and should provide good macroalgae growth.

 

[James983]

Thanks for the input guys. I think I might get a two bulb T5 light. It can't be too costly.

 

[malawinovice]

I use a 13 watt 65k spiral bulb in a clip on reflector from Lowes.

How often do you replace your bulbs? I have the same set up. Grows great for several months and then slows down.