What kind of light for refugium

[Reefpete]

Was gonna get a cfl light at 6500k is that good ?

 

[Reefpete]

And I've read to run it opposite the schedule
For regular day lights .....also how long to run lights over night ??

 

[mfdrookie516]

6500k should work fine. I run mine from the time my lights on the dt go off until they come on... so about 16 hours I guess.

 

[Hardridge]

I use a par38 led blub

 

[Reefpete]

Would a ecosmart 50 watt soft white cfl be good 380 lumens it's for a 6 inch refugium

 

[Reefpete]

I'm at homedepot they have a 5000k one is that not enough ?

 

[bavass]

Was gonna get a cfl light at 6500k is that good ?

+1 thats what I got run while lights are off in display

 

[Reefpete]

Could only find 5000 k would that work

 

[bavass]

should be fine, I got my 6500k at Walmart

 

[Reefpete]

should be fine, I got my 6500k at Walmart

Awesome I'm here right now lol I'll pick one up

 

[Hondachico]

I have two xenon lights for under cabinets, is that good? Also what should the light schedule be?

 

[Reefpete]

I have two xenon lights for under cabinets, is that good? Also what should the light schedule be?

Chico what's up partner loll I was reading and from input best to run over night when display lights are off

 

[Hondachico]

Heyyyyy my sump partner lol ok that sounds good then, I just bought a skimmer with no pump do you guys know what pump to put on it?

 

[Reefpete]

Heyyyyy my sump partner lol ok that sounds good then, I just bought a skimmer with no pump do you guys know what pump to put on it?

wat skimmer ??

 

[Hondachico]

Eshopps 75 hang on

 

[Reefpete]

Eshopps 75 hang on

Via Aqua 1300 power head aquarium/fountain submersible water pump.

thats the pump they use

 

[Hondachico]

Thanks man so all I need is a pump that has 400 gph?

 

[Reefpete]

Thanks man so all I need is a pump that has 400 gph?

i think that should be fine...as that pump i showed you was i think mid 300's ....plus if I'm not mistaken your skimmer can be adjusted as well

 

[Hondachico]

Thanks I will check it out now.

 

[Hondachico]

How did you find out thats the pump that eshopps uses?