Lighting for fuge.

BrianCM · 07-28-2007, 12:04 PM

What do you guys think is the best light for a fuge. That is not to expensive.
Thanks

kinghokus420 · 07-28-2007, 05:44 PM

i use a 100w 5500k curly bulb from homedepot. 8 bucks. works great.

BrianCM · 07-28-2007, 05:58 PM

Thx. Just got one today. Like your avatar LOL

PSHPAINTBALL · 07-28-2007, 06:11 PM

do you turn on the light24/7 on the fuge?

BrianCM · 07-28-2007, 06:15 PM

I am. But you could also have the light in your fuge on when the main lights on your tank are off. I will experiment and see what works the best.

kinghokus420 · 07-28-2007, 06:45 PM

i leave it on 24/7. it makes a great nightlite for those late night fridge raids

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 12:52 PM

Triggerjay · 07-29-2007, 12:52 PM

If you light your fuge on either a reverse cycle from the main tank, or 24/7, it will help stabalize the PH of your main display.

Jason

bduber · 07-29-2007, 09:10 PM

How will having it on a reverse cycle affect the PH? just wondering.

Triggerjay · 07-29-2007, 09:23 PM

when all your lights are out, your PH drops.. but leaving a light on, it will somewhat prevent the ph drop to an extent.

Jason

2455coop · 07-29-2007, 09:31 PM

I use a dual 18w pc from orbit. It fits on half of my 20 g fuge just right. I use the dual daylight bulbs which are 50/50 10,000K and 460 nm.

I put my lights on opposite of the show tank. I grow caulerpa and having the fuge on 12 hrs a day seems to help it grow. And my trates are at 0ppm.

However, some have said that if you go 24/7 caulepa will not seed. I don't have a problem with that cause I sell the stuff to the LFS every 3 months and thin the stuff down to almost nothing.

BrianCM · 07-29-2007, 10:04 PM

I never knew that about the PH. learn somthing new every day.

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BrianCM Fire Coral Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bellevue,NE Posts: 77 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting for fuge. I am. But you could also have the light in your fuge on when the main lights on your tank are off. I will experiment and see what works the best. Last edited by BrianCM : 07-29-2007 at 12:52 PM.

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kinghokus420 Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise ca.(northern) Posts: 444 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting for fuge. i leave it on 24/7. it makes a great nightlite for those late night fridge raids __________________ josh Chico Reef Club chicoreefclub.org

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Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Lighting for fuge. If you light your fuge on either a reverse cycle from the main tank, or 24/7, it will help stabalize the PH of your main display. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

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2455coop Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Amarillo,Texas Posts: 266 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Lighting for fuge. I use a dual 18w pc from orbit. It fits on half of my 20 g fuge just right. I use the dual daylight bulbs which are 50/50 10,000K and 460 nm. I put my lights on opposite of the show tank. I grow caulerpa and having the fuge on 12 hrs a day seems to help it grow. And my trates are at 0ppm. However, some have said that if you go 24/7 caulepa will not seed. I don't have a problem with that cause I sell the stuff to the LFS every 3 months and thin the stuff down to almost nothing. __________________ Bill 75 gal D.A.S. 15 gal refugium

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