PupChow May 8, 2016 Share May 8, 2016 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads May 8, 2016 Share May 8, 2016 You could always go with a 10w LED "flood light." They sell tons of them on eBay and probably amazon as well. Sent using my Windows Phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM May 8, 2016 Share May 8, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki May 8, 2016 Share May 8, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogurnda May 8, 2016 Share May 8, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PupChow May 8, 2016 Author Share May 8, 2016 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogurnda May 8, 2016 Share May 8, 2016 I just used a cheap waterproof light socket, and am hanging the bulb bare over the fuge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 I have this --> http://m.homedepot.com/p/150-Watt-Incandescent-Clamp-Light-HD-300PDQ/205031467?MERCH=REC-_-irg_coditem-1-_-204667690-_-205031467-_-N Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethsolomon May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PupChow May 9, 2016 Author Share May 9, 2016 I have this --> http://m.homedepot.com/p/150-Watt-Incandescent-Clamp-Light-HD-300PDQ/205031467?MERCH=REC-_-irg_coditem-1-_-204667690-_-205031467-_-N Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joro May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thakki May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 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. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM May 9, 2016 Share May 9, 2016 I have this --> http://m.homedepot.com/p/150-Watt-Incandescent-Clamp-Light-HD-300PDQ/205031467?MERCH=REC-_-irg_coditem-1-_-204667690-_-205031467-_-N Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk That's what I have too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt May 10, 2016 Share May 10, 2016 That's what I have too. And +1...works great and was uber cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogurnda May 11, 2016 Share May 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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