Light for growing chaeto in sump

[FishNDip]

So I'm looking for a light bulb for my sump, I have one of those simple metal fixtures you screw in the bulb. My tank lights are Mars Aqua 165 watts, and I have two of them. That being said, I've had them for a year now and I keep them at the lowest power you can have them at. (the lights are just to strong, you'll know if you've ever had them) I found this light for growing chaeto algae on amazon. If you guys have any suggestions please share.
Thanks!


https://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-297...1-fkmr1&keywords=sylvania+micro+mini+120+watt

 

[Anotherplanet]

Go to your big box home store (like home depot) and purchase an outdoor rated LED Flood light with the highest equivalent wattage. So something like a 120w (LED) ballpark. Mine grows cheato 10X faster than my Kessil H80 at a fraction of the cost.


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[FishNDip]

Ok Thanks! How much do they normally run for? And can I fit them in those metal housings?

 

[Pslreefer]

Or go on amazon and order an led grow light. They are like $15. I switched to that and my cheato grew a lot better.

 

[Anotherplanet]

Ok Thanks! How much do they normally run for? And can I fit them in those metal housings?

Sub $20 bucks and yes they will fit in same socket as your standard 60w household bulb. I think the bulbs are referred to as Par38

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[Pslreefer]

EnerEco 54w LED Grow Light Bulb with UV/IR, E27 Screw Base, Full Spectrum, AC 85~265V, Perfect Lighting for Greenhouse Hydroponics and Indoor Garden Plant Flowering Growing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013DU1E5I?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I use this one but there are a ton to choose from.

 

[FishNDip]

Sub $20 bucks and yes they will fit in same socket as your standard 60w household bulb. I think the bulbs are referred to as Par38

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So something like this would do>?<

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips...lid_&msclkid=8f9a82c24a011e4b1732d830539492ac

 

[Pslreefer]

So something like this would do>?<



https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips...lid_&msclkid=8f9a82c24a011e4b1732d830539492ac

It should be fine but the spectrum is 5k.

 

[FishNDip]

It should be fine but the spectrum is 5k.

You think it would be to hot with 5k>?

 

[FishNDip]

There's this one instead, looks like it's for specifically for plants.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Philips-120-Watt-BR40-Agro-Plant-Flood-Grow-Light-Bulb-415307/202768441