is this light enough for my refugium?

cokevanilla · #1 02/26/2006, 02:33 PM

i have an aquaclear 300 hang on back tank; I put some cheato and rubble inside and I would like to know if this light would suffice:light

thank you

necco · #2 02/26/2006, 02:49 PM

My guess is that it would with the proper Kelvin rated bulb

cokevanilla · #3 02/26/2006, 02:52 PM

what kind of bulb exactly? a 6500K? there is no info : only 20watts consumption

; what do I ask for? I would also like to get a bulb that does not consume a lot of watts

is THIS this a better solution?

supertech3 · #4 02/26/2006, 03:23 PM

Your 2nd link did not work, but why not get a small flourescent fixture(12-18") then you can get a bulb with the correct kelvin

cokevanilla · #5 02/26/2006, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by supertech3
Your 2nd link did not work, but why not get a small flourescent fixture(12-18") then you can get a bulb with the correct kelvin

maybe u can copy and paste :http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortmen...=1140983675980

the lenght of my filter is only 8"

M. Python · #6 02/26/2006, 03:55 PM

Iâ€™m just using three standard Philips florescent light bulbs, the ones they call natural sunshine in standard Home Depot light fixtures. They work perfect for growing algae, they are cheap and you can buy them anywhere.

supertech3 · #7 02/26/2006, 04:15 PM

I looked at some of the fixtures and one of them looks decent but I still do not now how you will mount or length you need. I use one similar to the one (52-4066-6 24" lamp) at the website, mine is mounted to a wooden canopy.

cokevanilla · #8 02/27/2006, 02:47 PM

is 4100 Kelvin enough for growing cheato?

this is the bulb I would like to have; i'll build a small canopy for it myself

.. but is it 4100 enough?