Light Color

Ok...so this morning I am changing out my sump filter sock and my refugium is in the same tank as the sump but with a divider. Anyhow, I knock the dang light in the refugium and it faults out the GFI. So I unplug it and pulled it out of the tank and now am letting it dry out. Not giving it much of a chance, but I have to try at least. It was one of those Coralife mini aqualights (6700K) and what I was wanting to know is if/when I replace it should I go back to a 6700K or go with one of the 50/50 lights (10000K/Actinic)? My algae has been doing good but want to make sure I am getting the best bang for the buck. Thanks to all!

 

Hello, I would say that the refugium doesnt need atnics to grow good algae. Heres a link that might intrest you. The bulb that they recomend in the link is the one im using, and i love it, its doing a really good job.

Melevsreef.com - Refugium Bulb

 

I use a 54w (I think?) PC 10k bulb for mine algae grows super fast in the fuge with it.

 

I would go with a 6500k bulb. You can get a cheap one at wal-mart or home depot. Just look for full "daylight". I have found plants(ie macro) tend to grow better in that spectrum.