Low wattage Fuge light?

[PatientZero]

Can any one recommend a good fuge light for growing cheato? I have a 15 gallon sump and I just got some cheato for it. I was hoping to avoid using an incandescent bulb.

Your suggestions are appreciated.

Derek

 

[gumbii]

blue/red LED panels from ebay... there are some good bulbs on there... like 13W bulbs...

 

[RattlerSkin]

I just bought a box of two GE 6500k 13W CFL bulbs for $8.50 from Amazon.

 

[562Reefer]

CF 6500k at home depot or lowes is what i used. just buy the clip on fixture.

 

[Laker]

JBJ Nano-Glo Refugium LED magnetic light. It's either 6500K or 5500K spectrum IIRC. I have it on my refugium side panel, and the chaeto grows great. It's definitely low wattage, so it adds no heat to the tank. I have it on 24/7 (since I'm too lazy to get a timer).

 

[happaman]

I'm experimenting with a 18w LED/PAR 38 from Costco. The shrooms, anthelia love it. It's bright. But it's $40.00.

 

[RattlerSkin]

Yeah, I saw those at Costco as well, but I was too afraid to spend $40 on it. You'll have to let me know how it works.

 

[drews89]

If you guys want a good light and healthy cheato with very very good growth check it out

http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

 

[TypicalWhiteAZN]

Lights of America Par38 LED 4100K from Walmart.. Its only 11 watts and has a 3 year warranty... 19.95.... I leave it on day and night...

 

[solitude127]

I used to use a CFL bulb over my Chaeto and I trimmed my chaeto every 6 months or so. Then I ordered a 12 - 3W DIY LED from china and now I have to trim my chaeto every 3 weeks. I now believe that you need a pretty strong light to maximize the growth.

 

[BeanMachine]

I used to use a CFL bulb over my Chaeto and I trimmed my chaeto every 6 months or so. Then I ordered a 12 - 3W DIY LED from china and now I have to trim my chaeto every 3 weeks. I now believe that you need a pretty strong light to maximize the growth.

Which one Mike?

 

[solitude127]

Aquastyle LED
http://www.aquastyleonline.com/products/Aquarium-12-x-3-watts-DIY-LED-Kit.html
I have 8w and 4b, but now they offer different colors. I'd probably do 8w, 2b, 1r and 1uv. It's not an option but if you email them, they're very flexible. I also got a smaller heat sink and it was a little cheaper.

 

[5ft24]

I used a 23W CFL Floodlight, 6500K daylight from Home Depot in a clip on fixture... Works great!