refugium lighting Q's

[Anonymous]

Usually the greater the intensity the better the growth though usually even a simple NO fluorescent will be fine. I don't personally subscribe to the 24 hour light cycles others do because my refugiums are not simply to produce algal growth and I prefer a more natural light cycle.

 

[DontYouJustWish]

I have read all the posts on the lighting cycles but I cant seem to find any reccomendations on what type of lighting and how much. any help?

 

[DontYouJustWish]

^^ NE1? ^^

 

[Mac1]

I have a 5500K 175 Watt MH over my 29 Gal refugium and run it 24/7. Algae sure seems to love it, and over time, the bugs have adjusted... they're just out all the time now.
I've run a 10K lamp on the tank before, and liked it much better. Just too cheap to spend that kinda bread on a refugium lamp.

- Mac

 

[Dragonlady]

The 10g refugium has 66 watts of flourescent lighting with a reverse lighting schedule.

 

[esmithiii]

I have 2 65W LOA lamps on my refugium on a reverse daylight cycle.

Ernie

 

[NikhilC]

What size refugium are you going to light? Typically compact fluorescents will give the most light in the space available, but if you have a large refugium the lighting options are as diverse as for the reef tank.

FWIW, I use a 65w, 6500k compact fluorescent over a five gallon refugium. The Lights of America or Lumark fixtures from your local hardware store are your best bet for high intensity, cheap lighting ($26-$35). Growth in macroalgae is visible daily.

HTH,
Nikhil

 

[DontYouJustWish]

this is for a 29G with 4" DSB so approx 12 - 14 inches of water

tks