Lighting for Fuge?!

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by Regf, Mar 29, 2011.

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  1. Regf

    Regf Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Hey I was just wondering what type of light bulb I need for my fuge?
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    There is a JBJ fuge light that they make..But i know alot of people who just use a little clamp on light from Home Depot.
     
  4. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    I use a 6500k compact fluorescent bulb (maybe a 95w equivalent?) from Home Depot, in a gooseneck fixture. Cost effective, and it works really well. The spectrum is perfect for macroalgae to grow.
     
  5. pja24

    pja24 Bristle Worm

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    Don't want to hijack thread but can you give us the exact bulb name and watts. I cannot seem to find more than 5000k bulbs at home depot. Is it the curly one or the flood type with its own reflector?? Thanks
     
  6. RPM1

    RPM1 Fire Worm

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    I get mine at WalMart they are made by GE. They are in a blue and white package and say 6500K along the left side. Wattage would depend on the size of your fuge.
     
  7. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    A clip on light socket w/ reflector and a curly Q CFL in the 6500k range. Less than $20 bucks at any home improvement store or WalMart.