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light for refuigum

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by fmsill, May 16, 2010.

  1. May 16, 2010 #1
    fmsill Cedar Falls

    fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Im going to start a refugium in my sump to grow copepods. I have a power compact i could use but i would rather use something with bulbs that are cheaper. I figure for this purpose their isnt any point in useing something that takes high price bulbs. What are others out their useing?
     
  2. May 16, 2010 #2
    mthomp

    mthomp Inactive User

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    I think you could use a shop light for a fuge. or maybe one of those clip on reflector type lights people use for reptiles?
     
  3. May 16, 2010 #3
    vikubz Cedar Falls

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    I use a clamp light and a 75 watt compact fluorescent 'daylight' bulb. Works pretty well and fairly cheap.

     
  4. May 16, 2010 #4
    Waverz

    Waverz Expert Reefkeeper

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    I used to use the clamp on style reflectors which you can buy from any local hardware store along with a screw in style 6500k PC outdoor flood light bulb. It grew macro algae very well, and was very cheap to buy as well as run.
     
  5. May 16, 2010 #5
    adampottebaum

    adampottebaum Experienced Reefkeeper GIRS Member

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    This is also what I would recommend.
     
  6. May 16, 2010 #6
    fmsill Cedar Falls

    fmsill Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    Thanks everyone for the advice!
     
  7. May 16, 2010 #7
    FishBrain New London

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    Yep that what I use as well.
     

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