Tight space for refugium light

[Guygettnby]

As title states, I am very limited on space and funds at this point. Any recommendations on small lights that will get the job done? Here are a couple pictures of what im working with. The light in the pictures fits great, but I know it's not enough and not really the right spectrum. It's what came with the refugium so temporarily using it.

 

[Guygettnby]

Forgot to mention that a par 38 setup will not fit either

 

[RobbyG]

Don’t know about the lights but I wish you well with the DSB.
I removed mine after four years. It never worked as expected and was more trouble than expected. Most likely my fault, maybe I just never started it or maintained it right.

 

[Guygettnby]

Funny thing is for all the years I have been in this hobby, I have never had a refugium. So this will be a learning experience for me. I have heard a lot thru the years and seen many refugium's in action. Yet I have personally never had one, always wanted to try, but never wanted to break down a good working system.

My main problem is going to be keeping the macro algae alive as I figure out the perfect environment for them. Meaning flow, finding a light that meets my requirements and keeping a balance for being a mainly sps tank. Not having enough space has been an issue finding a light so far and finding out the perfect amount of flow to make them happy.

 

[laverda]

There are all sorts of inexpensive LED red and blue grow lights available on Amazon. I have two 12x12" ones over the sump of my 300 gallon tank. They grow mangroves and several types of algae very well.

 

[artilespm]

How old is your setup? How much bio-load do you have? Charro, mangroves or whatever macro algae you have needs nutrients to grow.


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[Guygettnby]

Currently this tank is still rather new. Bio load is still rather low for now. Im not expecting explosive growth from the algae right now, but I need to get it set up and ready.

 

[nozleman]

First off remove those metal clamps now!!! They will rust even if stainless, and leach metals into water, ask me how I know this!!!! Use zip ties wide ones or use the plastic clamps!!!