Which lights for refugium?

[ccampo]

I'm setting up my sump and refugium. I'll buy a clap lamp for my refugium light, however I'm not sure what kind of bulb I need.
Any ideas? or is there a better option other than a clap lamp?

 

[acrodave]

That is what i use. If you want to try fluorescent light i would go with something in the 6700k range for growing algae

 

[cd77]

Check out: http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

 

[an411]

I used the 50/50 coralife bulb from petco it screws in to one of those clamp on light things you get at home depot

 

[ccampo]

Thanks a lot for your replies and recommendations I now have an idea of what to look for.

 

[jennibee13]

ive been using the loa 9265 for 4 yrs, my chaeto is out of control, will be getting rid of some soon http://www.yinyanghome.com/Products/LOA/9266c.html

 

[becketd]

does simply using a clip on light from HD with the 50/50 bulb work...i tried it and all my chaeto disappeared and i def have NOs so that wasnt my prob..lol

 

[warrenm107]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11567554#post11567554 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by cd77
Check out: http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

I second this suggestion, it has worked wonders for my refugium.