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Old 01/10/2008, 02:05 PM
ccampo ccampo is offline
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Question Which lights for refugium?

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?
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Old 01/10/2008, 02:12 PM
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That is what i use. If you want to try fluorescent light i would go with something in the 6700k range for growing algae
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Old 01/10/2008, 02:46 PM
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Check out: http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html
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Old 01/10/2008, 02:53 PM
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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
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Old 01/10/2008, 10:54 PM
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Thanks a lot for your replies and recommendations I now have an idea of what to look for.
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Old 01/11/2008, 09:12 AM
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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
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Old 01/11/2008, 11:55 AM
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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
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Old 01/11/2008, 12:12 PM
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I second this suggestion, it has worked wonders for my refugium.
 

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