Lighting Refugium

tristan · 10-29-2002, 03:10 AM

Hello;
what lighting voltage is necessary for light the caulerpa? It is interesting to could détritivores in A refugium At algae ?

Tanks in advance

PS:Afflicted for the orthography English is not my native language

Chris Lakies · 10-29-2002, 12:12 PM

Tristan,

Alot of people use Power Compacts (PC) lighting depending on how far the light is from the algae. What are the dimensions of the refugium?

**scubadude** · 10-29-2002, 12:15 PM

Welcome to Reefland!

I think you mean wattage not voltage? If you mean voltage a standard 110 volt is the most common type. as far as wattage goes alot of ppl are starting to get LOA (lights of america) power compacts for sale at Home Depot (a local hardware store in the US) Im sure any 20watt - 70 watt Power compact or flourescent light would work just fine. HTH

ChrisIsBored · 10-29-2002, 11:28 PM

I've got a 36" 96W PC bulb suspended over my custom sized refugium. Macro grows like crazy in it and the pods are breeding like it's a brothel.

tristan · 10-30-2002, 02:32 AM

of course, it is about watt and not voltage.

my retailer wants to sell to me a T5 ultra marin day (15000 K°)
for a refugium which makes length 70 cm height 45 cm width 28 cm (88 liter)
is this sufficient ?
which scavengers is necessary into a refugium ?

regards,

EMS503 · 10-31-2002, 09:30 AM

Im using a 65 watt PC smart light on my 15 gal. refugium.
Caulpera growing just fine (Grape, Feather algae plants)
My critters dont like it when the lights are on. I run a reverse cycle
on my lighting.

Mangrove · 11-06-2002, 02:03 PM

I have a 10gal refuge myself. Just set it up 1 week ago. I have a LOA 65watt (they say it is same amount of light as a 500w halogen) over mine. Anyone else use one of these? I have no idea if its enough for mine.

***Reefland*** · 11-06-2002, 02:18 PM

The LOA fixture will be just fine for your refugium. All that is required here is enough light in a daylight spectrum to grow your Caulerpa. Many people use these inexpensive fixtures over their refugiums with success.

Scott Z.

Mangrove · 11-06-2002, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reefland
The LOA fixture will be just fine for your refugium. All that is required here is enough light in a daylight spectrum to grow your Caulerpa. Many people use these inexpensive fixtures over their refugiums with success.

Inexpensive is right..was only $24

Cant buy a bag of 50gal salt mix for that at my local Fish store.

***Reefland*** · 11-06-2002, 02:36 PM

That's why we have online stores with great prices!

I think I purchased 2 bags (100gal worth of salt) for like $24.

Where abouts in Western KY are you? I may have asked before but I don't remember.

Scott Z.

Mangrove · 11-06-2002, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Reefland
That's why we have online stores with great prices! I think I purchased 2 bags (100gal worth of salt) for like $24.

Where abouts in Western KY are you? I may have asked before but I don't remember.

Scott Z.

I am in Mayfield which is in graves and south of the larger city of Paducah. Paducah is known for the Nat. Quilting Convention if any of you have wives that do this. We have 1 store in Paducah, thats it... LR is $6.99 lb and looks like base (most I have seen does at least). My problem is I only get extra cash in $25 block increments (seems to happen, dont know why) and I cant go the $145 chunk to get LR shipped to me. Wish I had a local guy that would 1/2 it.

I do know someone locally but he has a nano and 25lbs of LR would FILL his tank completely top-bottom-front-back..

tristan · 11-07-2002, 02:47 AM

What is it "LOA" ?

Regards

***Reefland*** · 11-07-2002, 03:15 AM

LOA=Lights of America

These are Power Compact Lighting fixtures with a 6400k bulb (I believe) that are sold at some of the hardware stores in the states. They are commonly used for nano reef tanks and over refugiums.

Scott Z.

bpaul_jpaul · 11-15-2002, 09:17 PM

Would you happen to have the model number and bulb number for the LOA fixtures

thanks
Brandon

Mangrove · 11-15-2002, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bpaul_jpaul
Would you happen to have the model number and bulb number for the LOA fixtures

thanks
Brandon

Well the one I had said "Flourex technology" and was a red white and blue box. Said 500watt work light. Usually $24 at Wal-Mart

I have a pic somewhere....

reddhaus · 01-14-2003, 11:31 PM

Is this the light you are talking about?

10-29-2002, 03:10 AM	#1
tristan Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: france Posts: 8	Lighting Refugium Hello; what lighting voltage is necessary for light the caulerpa? It is interesting to could détritivores in A refugium At algae ? Tanks in advance PS:Afflicted for the orthography English is not my native language Last edited by tristan; 10-29-2002 at 11:13 AM.

10-29-2002, 12:15 PM	#3
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,291	Hi tristan Welcome to Reefland! I think you mean wattage not voltage? If you mean voltage a standard 110 volt is the most common type. as far as wattage goes alot of ppl are starting to get LOA (lights of america) power compacts for sale at Home Depot (a local hardware store in the US) Im sure any 20watt - 70 watt Power compact or flourescent light would work just fine. HTH

10-29-2002, 11:28 PM	#4
ChrisIsBored Reefland Lurker Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 47	I've got a 36" 96W PC bulb suspended over my custom sized refugium. Macro grows like crazy in it and the pods are breeding like it's a brothel. __________________ Progress of my 200G tank Marine Aquarist's Association of South Texas

10-31-2002, 09:30 AM	#6
EMS503 Tenant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lakewood, NJ Posts: 64	Im using a 65 watt PC smart light on my 15 gal. refugium. Caulpera growing just fine (Grape, Feather algae plants) My critters dont like it when the lights are on. I run a reverse cycle on my lighting. __________________ EMS503 The only dumb questions are the ones not asked. 75 Gal. reef, 30 Gal. Anenomie tank

11-06-2002, 02:18 PM	#8
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,030	Hi Mangrove! The LOA fixture will be just fine for your refugium. All that is required here is enough light in a daylight spectrum to grow your Caulerpa. Many people use these inexpensive fixtures over their refugiums with success. Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

10-29-2002, 12:12 PM	#2
Chris Lakies Council Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Utica Mi. Posts: 270	Tristan, Alot of people use Power Compacts (PC) lighting depending on how far the light is from the algae. What are the dimensions of the refugium?

10-30-2002, 02:32 AM	#5
tristan Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: france Posts: 8	of course, it is about watt and not voltage. my retailer wants to sell to me a T5 ultra marin day (15000 K°) for a refugium which makes length 70 cm height 45 cm width 28 cm (88 liter) is this sufficient ? which scavengers is necessary into a refugium ? regards,

11-06-2002, 02:03 PM	#7
Mangrove Tenant Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Western Ky Posts: 73	I have a 10gal refuge myself. Just set it up 1 week ago. I have a LOA 65watt (they say it is same amount of light as a 500w halogen) over mine. Anyone else use one of these? I have no idea if its enough for mine.

11-06-2002, 02:36 PM	#10
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,030	That's why we have online stores with great prices! I think I purchased 2 bags (100gal worth of salt) for like $24. Where abouts in Western KY are you? I may have asked before but I don't remember. Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

11-07-2002, 02:47 AM	#12
tristan Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: france Posts: 8	What is it "LOA" ? Regards

11-07-2002, 03:15 AM	#13
*Reefland* Owner Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Bardstown, KY Posts: 13,030	LOA=Lights of America These are Power Compact Lighting fixtures with a 6400k bulb (I believe) that are sold at some of the hardware stores in the states. They are commonly used for nano reef tanks and over refugiums. Scott Z. __________________ Scott Z. 75 Gallon Reef Log Powered by Reefland's Personal Online Aquarium Log

11-15-2002, 09:17 PM	#14
bpaul_jpaul Just Moved In Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: douglas,ma,usa Posts: 19	Would you happen to have the model number and bulb number for the LOA fixtures thanks Brandon

01-14-2003, 11:31 PM	#16
reddhaus Citizen Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Grand Blanc, MI Posts: 223	Is this the light you are talking about? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Scott __________ "But of the reeftank of 125 gallons, thou shalt not tap on it: for in the day that thou tappeth thereof thou shalt surely die." .

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