MIN ~Lighting For Chaeto
- Thread starter Antman
- Start date
kmk2307
Active member
Antman,
It depends on how close the light source is to the alga. I think 13 might cut it if it is close but it is certainly less than optimal. Also, the advertising claim that a 13w pc lamp puts out the light of a 65w incandescent lamp doesn't mean anything for photosynthetic organisms. It is still a 13w lamp. I use a 45w screw-in PC lamp in a dome-shaped "shop light" fixture (both availble at wal-mart or a hardware store) on my 'fuge. I have pics in my gallery.
Kevin
It depends on how close the light source is to the alga. I think 13 might cut it if it is close but it is certainly less than optimal. Also, the advertising claim that a 13w pc lamp puts out the light of a 65w incandescent lamp doesn't mean anything for photosynthetic organisms. It is still a 13w lamp. I use a 45w screw-in PC lamp in a dome-shaped "shop light" fixture (both availble at wal-mart or a hardware store) on my 'fuge. I have pics in my gallery.
Kevin
swiseman
Premium Member
Does light spectrum come into play when dealing with these macro's. I have Chaeto in the refuge section of my sump. I am using a standard clip on reptile fixture with a reflective dome. I am using a 10 watt PC bulb made by All-Glass Aquarium that is rated at 6500K. Now I also have another bulb from my local lighting store that is a 23 watt PC bulb with a 5000K rating. Which one would be better? Also, what is the appropriate photoperiod for a chaeto fuge? I am currently running it from midnight to 8am
HippieSmell
Occupy Reef Central
Buy the largest wattage pc bulb with the lowest (warmest) kelvin rating. I use a 42W general electric from HD with a fixture like 2307. It puts out a considerable amount of light.
