Yet AnotherRefugium Bulb Recomendation?

[ReefNut]

Hi,
I've been out of the loop for a while and I'm in the process of revamping my whole set up.Almost finished with re cycling.
I plan to grow chaeto in my refugium in an area of about 6x16x14.
In the past I've used a 6500k cfl flood light.so so results.
Any recommendations on an led equivalent?
Been reading too much on the topic and not sure what to get.
Also at what point should I introduce Chaeto to system?Im thinking just after initial cycle completes.
Thanks in advance.
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[vio]

I use T5 HO (2.700 K) for Chaeto you need High PAR and 2.700 K , in my opinion.

 

[vio]

I got both Hanna,
NO GFO, i got 0.02 ppm PO4.

 

[ReefNut]

That's a lot of Cheato.wow.

 

[Nycreef]

Buy the Mars Hydro. You won't regret it. I've had everything and these hands down are the best and long lasting. I have a huge grocery bag full every month.

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[vio]

Not sure , how big is your tank ? the space you post , may be to small, to help you , to reduce the PO4 you wish , one thing is sure, Chatto love High PAR light intensity (i run 4 , 2.700 K HO T5) Chatto love water flow, love space, i remove 1/2 of 30 Gal. garbage pal every months.

 

[ReefNut]

My tank is 240g which measures 96x24x24.The sump holds about 60g and is at 50g running.The refugium you can see is 6x16x14.System is up and running for only about 1 1/2 months,so Im not expecting any growth.

The Mars Hydro looks very promising but too much power consumption.

 

[vio]

wow, love that size (96x24x24)
i got 72x34x 31, anything over 28" high is pain to clean.
My personal goal was to make a system that work by him self , not sure for ....how long.:biggrin:

In order to reduce the PO4 and Nitrate natural , Chaetto or Algae Scrubber both have some Pro or Cons.

Chaetto High Intensity light , for best grow.
Space,....... in order to see real drop on PO4
Love flow .........need extra ump (12-15 W )
Almost free maintenance , just trim.:biggrin:
In my case 4x54 w for 16 hrs.

Algae Scrubber Not powerful Light need
Less space compare to Chatto (4 x less)
Need good pump (60w) to feed 3-4 sheets of plastic.
Need to be clean (NOT a pleasure )

Algae Scrubber 6 Lights (LEDs) x 30w + 60W pump for 16 hrs.

both cost almost same.


What i try to say, in order to really see a good drop on PO4 and Nitrate for your tank, you need to grow a way more then that space you have.

 

[jeromeit]

Wow.. lol anyone have any chaeto left to spare? Vio how big is that refugium you have? That's amazing!

 

[fritz]

Any of these should be good:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_...ords=grow+light+led&rh=i:aps,k:grow+light+led

I use the green and newer version of this one:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GNWK2XO/?tag=reefs04-20

I think they're currently out of stock on it.

 

[vio]

Wow.. lol anyone have any chaeto left to spare? Vio how big is that refugium you have? That's amazing!

i just trim, i give to some members .

Refuge is 90 Gal. works GREAT.