LF refugium light

[troyvang]

I am looking for a refugium light or advice on which one to buy. I am currently using a 11W spiral flourescent bulb and my chaeto has not show any growth the past 2 months. Looking to upgrade. I was looking at the TCP 19 Watt 5100K PAR38 Fluorescent Floodlight, but seems like they only sell that one online. If you know of any good light bulbs and where to buy or if you have some and would like to sell please let me know.

Troy

 

[fingerwrinkles]

Troy, I have a brand new setup (never out of the box) that consists of a 55 watt PC bulb, reflector, and integrated plug with transformer that plugs into the wall. I think the whole setup is 24" by about 4" but I can measure for sure. It should grow chaeto really well as I have a similar fixture in my refugium and I have to trim off about a cantaloupe size ball of chaeto every two weeks. If this might work for you, just shoot me a PM.

 

[Tilmo2180]

Alot of people use CFL bulbs you can get at home depot. Thats where I got mine at and it works really well. I got a 2 pack for 12 bucks or something. Just make sure you get the 5100k ones like you mentioned.

 

[troyvang]

how much watts should it be?

 

[Tilmo2180]

Let me go look and see what mine says on it...

Ok it says:
SKU# 565-180
Model- EDXP30-16
5000k
120v
16w


Mine is hung using a clamp that I also got at home depot and it sits about 3-4 inches above the water. My cheato grows like mad, I need to trim it back really soon again. I spent less than 20 bucks at Home Depot getting the 2 pack of bulbs and the clamp on light socket thingy.

 

[Tilmo2180]

http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-Light-Bulbs-Compact-Tube-Fluorescents-Compact-Fluorescents/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xgtZbmatZ1z13cw8/R-100687009/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Thats the one I have

 

[troyvang]

Thanks. I will go check out HD later.