Refugium light

Hello all,

I need a light for a refugium w/ Chaeto that I am setting up. I was thinking about a clamp on reflector light. Is that a good choice and what sort of bulb, hopefully hardware store variety low wattage, could be used?

Thank you
Mark

 

Yes a lot of people go that route and it works well for them.

The route used in the link below might help you avoid heat and salt creep issues better than the typical kind I think you are thinking of. Also gives some insight into kelvin performance.

An inexpensive Refugium Bulb | Melev's Reef

 

Thanks great article. Ill see if I can find one of those.
Mark

 

me and several others use par 38 bulbs they grow like crazy.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073V5V5JP/ref=twister_B073V6HFDT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

This is the PAR38 bulb I use:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-NIGHTHA...rm-White-Dimmable-Flood-Light-Bulb/1000445391

Not exactly low wattage at 32 watts but it does grow chaeto like crazy for me.

 

Thanks for the tip!

-Mark