Good refugium light?

[PupChow]

My refugium light just quitted on me (MicMol Aqua Mini), what are some good options for a tight space?  I'm trying to light a small refugium 10"x10"x12" and mainly trying to grow chaeto in there.  Since the sump is in a cabinet the space is pretty humid and gets salt creep sometimes, I think that's what did my Aqua Mini in.

 

Thanks guys!

 

 

[Jason Rhoads]

You could always go with a 10w LED "flood light." They sell tons of them on eBay and probably amazon as well.

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[AlanM]

Lots of people use compact fluorescent lights and a clip-on shop light. That's what I used.  The bulbs didn't last that long because they aren't intended to be turned on for 12 hours at a time like I was doing, I guess. The bases would quickly turn yellow and brittle.  I think ERC was selling some screw-in LED PAR38 grow lights at one time, also.

[thakki]

I have this and its making my chaeto go crazy.

 

http://www.amazon.com/AQUARIUM-REFUGIUM-BRACKISH-CAULERPA-MANGROVE/dp/B00YW7BTRK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

[mogurnda]

I switched to this recently: http://www.amazon.com/VicTsing-Highest-Efficient-Greenhouse-Hydroponic/dp/B018IAWHWC/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1462721649&sr=1-1&keywords=36+watt+led+hydroponics

Sorry to hear the MicMol died.  The Vic Tsing 36 watt should give you a lot better growth.  

[PupChow]

Thanks guys!  I'm looking into these LED grow bulbs to see which would fit best in the sump's space. For the housing, do I need to specifically buy a waterproof / outdoor one?  is there such thing?

[mogurnda]

I just used a cheap waterproof light socket, and am hanging the bulb bare over the fuge.

[thakki]

I have this -->

 

http://m.homedepot.com/p/150-Watt-Incandescent-Clamp-Light-HD-300PDQ/205031467?MERCH=REC-_-irg_coditem-1-_-204667690-_-205031467-_-N

 

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[sethsolomon]

Finnex planted plus 24/7 is where its at.  I have one on each of my tanks are they work awesome! about the same as a cree 100w equiv daylight bulb and clamp lamp but not super bulkey.  And they are super low profile so you can mount them on the roof of your stand.  

[PupChow]

I have this -->

 

http://m.homedepot.com/p/150-Watt-Incandescent-Clamp-Light-HD-300PDQ/205031467?MERCH=REC-_-irg_coditem-1-_-204667690-_-205031467-_-N

 

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Thanks, I will go with the LED bulb + either a clamp lamp or a socket. Question -- is there any concern for water splash if I use the clamp lamp?  My biggest fear is it starting a fire, is that even possible?  

 

I am also looking into a waterproof socket that I could just hang from the top of the sump, but I am having trouble finding one on Amazon. I will drive to a Home Depot to see if they have either in store.

[joro]

I ended purchasing this one which seems to be working pretty well in our Fuge and clips on nicely to one of the baffles. 

 

http://www.amazon.com/Wave-point-6-Inch-8-Watt-Daylight-Output/dp/B007ZK80YG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

[thakki]

Thanks, I will go with the LED bulb + either a clamp lamp or a socket. Question -- is there any concern for water splash if I use the clamp lamp? My biggest fear is it starting a fire, is that even possible?

 

I am also looking into a waterproof socket that I could just hang from the top of the sump, but I am having trouble finding one on Amazon. I will drive to a Home Depot to see if they have either in store.

I actually didn't think that much...but you do have a good point...so far no issues with my setup. Keep me posted of you find some waterproof socket.

 

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[AlanM]

I have this -->

 

http://m.homedepot.com/p/150-Watt-Incandescent-Clamp-Light-HD-300PDQ/205031467?MERCH=REC-_-irg_coditem-1-_-204667690-_-205031467-_-N

 

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That's what I have too.

[matt]

That's what I have too.

 

And +1...works great and was uber cheap 

[mogurnda]

I am also looking into a waterproof socket that I could just hang from the top of the sump, but I am having trouble finding one on Amazon. I will drive to a Home Depot to see if they have either in store.

Probably too late, but I used one like this http://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-Weatherproof-Socket-Black-R60-00055-000/100356874.  I would strongly suggest soldering the connection to the cord and covering it with shrink tubing, rather than just using wire nuts.