Trying to figure out lights for fuge

[asn-naso]

My tank is a 6' peninsula type of tank, with the overflow on one end. Everything is clear acrylic, and I have notices a small patch of aglae growing. This got me thinking about adding a fuge, and putting it in the overflow area. This area is 6 x 18 x 18, and has durso style pipes in it. The tank is also 4" from the wall (where the overflow is).

Knowing this is an unorthodox place to put a fuge, does anyone have any feedback for me? Will the flow be too fast? I can always put on in my sump, but would rather not if I can avoid it. I don't have enough room in the sump.

Also, what about light(s)? I need to be able to put something there that will fit, and also not be too hot next to the acrylic. Any suggestions?

 

[sethsolomon]

Use Par35 bulbs cheap and effective.

 

[jda123]

I usually use a cheap clip on light with the big silver reflector with a daylight bulb. If you want to do more than macro, then you might need more light.

 

[Munch]

jbj nano-glo? led and thin

http://www.marinedepot.com/JBJ_Nano...p_Lighting-JBJ_Lighting-JB9315-FIRFRL-vi.html

 

[aresgraphix]

If you decide to go with the Nano-Glo, this was posted on the Colorado Springs Craigs List.

http://cosprings.craigslist.org/fod/3823098943.html

 

[asn-naso]

Will the nano glo put out enough lite for a 100 gal tank?

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[Munch]

your fuge is 100 gallons?

 

[asn-naso]

Nope, not the fuge, tank is 100 gal.

I thought that jbj light was mainly for nanos

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[Aaron]

I use these LED strips to power my refugium they work pretty well and are very inconspicuous:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24833

 

[Dr.DiSilicate]

do you have a picture of the tank? also. I have a 5000K led light from lowes for my fuge. Works great, 15 bucks and has lasted for 2 years so far.

 

[Munch]

this nano led is for lighting fuges, it's magnetic so it can stick to the outside of your fuge, and light the area needed.

 

[Walter White]

I made my own hangon/stick on the side LED to replace myJBJ nano-glo. I originally made it for an algae turf scrubber but I have found that it just works great as a fuge light as well. Ive been able to grow many types of algae, chaeto and other macros like there is no tomorrow. The jbj worked ok I suppose but not like the one I built for about $35 using reds.

Maybe you should try that route? there no heat with it.

 

[asn-naso]

Kris/Kalgra/Thunder - Did you change your username? I actually thought about your light when I first started to think about a fuge for my tank. I will dig up your thread, and review it. My concern would be heat right against the acrylic, vs the glass on the back of your tank.

 

[Walter White]

yep that's me. There is no heat at all. Its cool to the touch but I also spaced the lens cover for the light about 3/8" away from the leds. You would have no issues with acrylic the cover of the light is 1/16" acrylic and sits right up next to the leds, there is no warping or discoloration.