Is this light ok for a fuge?

[Mikro]

http://www.aquariumguys.com/12satellite.html

 

[Dubbin1]

It would be fine but take a look at this http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

 

[Mikro]

Yes I heard about those bulbs. Unfortunately I already bought the other one. My chaeto just doesn't seem to be growing very well even with the light on 24/7.

 

[TekCat]

Mikro, What are you using for Chaeto lighting, and what is your photoperiod?
-- edit--
my Chaeto just doesn't want to grow under Marc's bulb 24/7.

 

[SuperNerd]

Re: Is this light ok for a fuge?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6496774#post6496774 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mikro
http://www.aquariumguys.com/12satellite.html

I wouldn't waste your money on aquarium setups like that for fuges. I did...and over $200 went down the drain.

I am using a Lights of America 6500K floodlight from Costco (althought some say you can also buy them from Home Depot). I paid a little over $20 for it and the chaeto grows like mad.

 

[GreyG35]

I'm pretty happy with the melev recommended bulb with the Home Depot socket. Cheap, and works well. My 'fuge is looking good. Just make sure you order the 5100K bulb. I tried the 2700K bulb for a while that home Depot stocks, and it did not do well. I ended up ordering a couple of the 5100K bulbs online (but I think HD can order them, too).

 

[iansnakebite]

sorry to hijack this thread but i'm interested in this light but i can't fing the bulb holder for it can someone put a link up for me please

 

[Mikro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6497060#post6497060 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TekCat
Mikro, What are you using for Chaeto lighting, and what is your photoperiod?
-- edit--
my Chaeto just doesn't want to grow under Marc's bulb 24/7.

I have this fixture http://www.aquariumguys.com/12satellite.html on 24/7

 

[TekCat]

Mikro - 10K bulb... hm... I'd have to try this.

 

[GreyG35]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6498441#post6498441 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by iansnakebite
sorry to hijack this thread but i'm interested in this light but i can't fing the bulb holder for it can someone put a link up for me please

You can get the bulb holder (bulb socket with reflector, cord and Spring Clamp) for like $5.99 at Home Depot (or probably any home center). Just look in the electrical section. IMO, probably not worth the shipping to order online.

 

[Dubbin1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6497034#post6497034 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mikro
Yes I heard about those bulbs. Unfortunately I already bought the other one. My chaeto just doesn't seem to be growing very well even with the light on 24/7.

You really should ask these questions BEFORE you buy something

 

[Rjukan]

What if you just dont have the space for a bulb like that flood, and a low profile light is your only option?

 

[Dubbin1]

That light does not take up much room at all.

 

[kane4187]

My Chaeto grows like crazy under Marc's bulb and I run It 24/7.

 

[Fast Fred]

I was at Wal-Mart last night and saw the ideal light for a fuge. It's an outdoor flood light fixture with a 6500k (daylight) compact
flourescent bulb (65w/500w) for $11. made by Flourex.
This is the same fixture I purchased from Home Depot for $37. last year. It lights the fuge well, and the Cheato grows at an excelent rate.

 

[Mikro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6504184#post6504184 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dubbin1
You really should ask these questions BEFORE you buy something

Your right. I guess I thought I was getting a good fixture/bulb.

 

[Dubbin1]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6509515#post6509515 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Mikro
Your right. I guess I thought I was getting a good fixture/bulb.

What you got will work but you just need to ask before spending money

 

[SuperNerd]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6505031#post6505031 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Fast Fred
I was at Wal-Mart last night and saw the ideal light for a fuge. It's an outdoor flood light fixture with a 6500k (daylight) compact
flourescent bulb (65w/500w) for $11. made by Flourex.
This is the same fixture I purchased from Home Depot for $37. last year. It lights the fuge well, and the Cheato grows at an excelent rate.

That sounds exactly like the LOA floodlight I was talking about...maybe they're made by the same company??

FWIW many of the lfs around me also use the LOA floodlights to light their fuges.

 

[Mikro]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6509867#post6509867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Dubbin1
What you got will work but you just need to ask before spending money

The chatoe was growing good for a while but has since slowed down alot. Do you think I should switch to thiis?:

"I was at Wal-Mart last night and saw the ideal light for a fuge. It's an outdoor flood light fixture with a 6500k (daylight) compact
flourescent bulb (65w/500w) for $11. made by Flourex.
This is the same fixture I purchased from Home Depot for $37. last year. It lights the fuge well, and the Cheato grows at an excelent rate."

 

[Palancar]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6504515#post6504515 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by kane4187
My Chaeto grows like crazy under Marc's bulb and I run It 24/7.

Ditto. But I only run 14hrs opposite my display.