fuge lights

[dmr2000]

I set up 3 40 watt 41k compact bulbs on a 30 gallon fuge a total of 120 watts this should do fine ???? open to suggestions :splitspin

 

[D1J8Z]

what kind of plants are you planning on growing?

 

[dmr2000]

cheto and caleapraand 40 pounds of live sand :splitspin

 

[Dre]

Not much experience but i'v noticed that if you experiment with different amounts of light you might see some unexpected alge growing from your live rock.I'v seen many types of Caulerpas,Halimeda and Sargasum grow form my live rock.

 

[ZANYMASTER]

That's bit much for a 30 gallon tank.It's not about the wattage in a fuge but the length of the light cycle.

 

[juiceguy]

i use a single socket w/reflector from home depot with a 23w CFL 5k running 24/7

 

[Domboski]

Dennis photosynthesis is most efficient at about 6400K (I think). If you want to use the 40 watt compacts I would go with one 40 watt but at a higher kelvin rating like 6500 - 7100K range. I currently use the 6700 compact bulbs they sell at home depot and grow macro algae underneath them without a problem.

 

[dmr2000]

Thanks guys I was running 2 15 watters at 18k richie hooked me up with these lights like tim the tool man talyor bigger is better