Refugium Lighting Help

[zlwags85]

I have an old 30" Current Orbit fixture that used to be on a 29 gallon tank that fits perfectly on the refugium. I think this should be adequate for anything I will need. The refugium area is 30"w X 18"d X 18" tall I think. I need 2 new bulbs for the fixture.... what would be the optimum pair for a refugium? Some LR maybe, sand, and then some macro algaes. I'm also debating if I should put a frag rack about 2" from the surface for temporary purposes. Help is appreciated asap! Would like to get this stuff ordered.

Thanks!

 

[zlwags85]

I would like to keep it to either Drsfostersmith or premiumaquatics. Will be placing an order with each in the next day.

 

[zlwags85]

Might as well make this as easy as possible and hopefully get some responses and inputs....

Bulb options from what I could find on drsFS

65 watt - 22"
SunPaq Actinic 460nm
SunPaq Actinic 420nm
SunPaq Daylight 10000°K
SunPaq Daylight 6700°K
SunPaq Dual Daylight 6700°K/10000°K
SmartPaq Daylight 10000°K/Actinic 460nm
SunPaq Dual Actinic 420/460nm

 

[sjm817]

SunPaq Daylight 6700°K

 

[zlwags85]

For both bulbs? or just 1? Need 2 bulbs from the above list.

 

[sjm817]

Both bulbs 6700K. Macro needs daylight temp light. It will grow very well with that setup. Bluer lighting is for coral.

 

[zlwags85]

Alrighty - That is what I have read and wasn't sure if all of it should be 6700K or if I should mix something else in. Thanks much for the input! That clarifies that!

Anyone else?

 

[sjm817]

I run a pair of 6500K T5s over my 65G fuge and it works great. The 6700K CF will as well.

 

[zlwags85]

I'm not doubting you... hope you didn't take my open door approach wrong. I just love opinions and ideas. Either way, I just ordered 2 6,700K's and if that doesn't work... it's only 20 bucks to replace 1 of the bulbs!

Thanks for the quick response and help.