Sump/Fuge Light

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  1. dustin0479

    dustin0479 Peppermint Shrimp

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  2. steve wright

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    That light looks acceptable to me Dustin

    cant see any reason not to use it
    colour temp of lamp - I have read that lamps under 6000k are better for growing Chaeto
    5000K - 57000K seem the most popular

    not 100% sure so a bump for those that might know

    Steve
     
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  3. Crimson Ghost

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    6400K is what I use in my fuge (slow moving fuge) and it works well. 13w should be sufficient - unless this is a larger fuge, but if its somewhere around 10 gallons this will work very well for you.

    I also find that I never have to change my fuge bulbs until they fail - the more they degrade the happier my home-made swamp becomes. good luck with your project !!
     
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  4. RenoR1

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    the only thing I would change would be to get a stronger bulb. The 6,500k range is ideal and meant for growing plants. Your Chaeto will be happy.

    For slightly cheaper lighting, hit up your home depot or lowes and get a curly CFL 6500k 26W and a reflector. Shouldn't cost more than 17 bucks for both.

    But other then that, it looks fine.
     
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    lowes or depot, clip on reflector with the cfl bulb. cant beat it. cheaper.
     
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  7. dustin0479

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    I am trying to keep the fixture as compact as possible. The big reflector will just take up too much real estate.
     
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    Any suggestions on which light I listed above?
     
    dustin0479, Feb 20, 2011
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