1. Oct 15, 2019 #1
   Coralville

   Tolkein6

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   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

    
2. Oct 15, 2019 #2
   Manchester, IA

   Derek34

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   Manchester, IA

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   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

    
3. Oct 15, 2019 #3
   Coralville

   Tolkein6

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

    
4. Oct 16, 2019 #4
   Des Moines, IA

   cameron lake Well-Known ReefKeeper

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

    
5. Oct 16, 2019 #5
   Des Moines, IA

   cameron lake Well-Known ReefKeeper

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

    
6. Oct 16, 2019 #6
   Adel, IA

   Actuary Well-Known ReefKeeper

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   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.

    
7. Oct 16, 2019 #7
   Des Moines, IA

   cameron lake Well-Known ReefKeeper

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8. Oct 16, 2019 #8
   Coralville

   Tolkein6

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   Thanks for the tip!
   
   -Mark

    

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