viceroy Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I just got my sump tank done with Refugium, I would like to ask wat sort of lighting is best for it? Led or t5? And do I need to on it the whole day or is there a timing when to off or on? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viceroy Posted August 3, 2012 Author Share Posted August 3, 2012 Or and 1 more thing do I new blue lightingsRefugium for it too or just white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admiraltian Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 White light will do, LED or T5 all can use as long as its bright enough. U can on it 24hrs a day or in reverse cycle with your main display tank's lighting period. Hope this helps. Quote Display Tank : 36" x 20" x 20" Herbie overflow box design, Sump : 36" x 21" x 17", Frag Tank : 16” x 20” x 16”, custom built by Tank Culture. Lightings : Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro x 2 for Main Display Tank, Inled R80 x 1 for Frag Tank. Chiller : Dalkin 1hp compressor with build-in drop coil. Skimmer : Skimz Octa SC205i Protein Skimmer. FR : H2Ocean FMR75 Fluidised Media Reactor with Hailea HX-2500 (Feeder Pump) running Rowaphos. CR : Skimz Monzter E Series CM122 Calcium Reactor. BPR: Marine Source Biopellet Reactor with Continuum Reef Biopellet Fuel. Main Return Pump : SICCE Syncra ADV 9.0 & Jebao ACQ-10000 Water Pump. Wavemaker : Jebao MOW-9 x2 for Main Display Tank & Jebao SLW-20M Sine Wave Pump for Frag Tank. Water Top Up: AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted August 3, 2012 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 3, 2012 Most important is the color temperature (kelvin rating ) of the bulb being used. Ideally it should be 6000 - 7000 which is good for plant growth. Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viceroy Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 So during the cycling period do I need to introduce the mud and on the lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member klim Posted August 4, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 4, 2012 Tact on the thread. Does watts matter? Eg 5w or 15w matters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tunicate Posted August 4, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 4, 2012 Mud don't need lights, neither does tank cycling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted August 4, 2012 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 4, 2012 Tact on the thread. Does watts matter? Eg 5w or 15w matters? More watt usually mean greater brightness however some LED has similar PAR output with fluorescent tube but with consuming lesser wattageThis which is also why LED is commonly call green lighting. Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member klim Posted August 5, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 5, 2012 Hi All Seniors, I would like to ask I have a refugium with cheato growing, the tank is close to 1feet deep and I have a 10w LED Daylight running 24hrs. I am slowly seeing the cheato turning from Green to very light green. I am worry it will turn white and die off. My question, is the water too deep or I need a shallow water to run a refugium? Is my light strong enough to penetrate to the cheato? pls advise and appreciate. Thanks! Kelvin Lim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter Harlequinmania Posted August 6, 2012 SRC Supporter Share Posted August 6, 2012 Hi All Seniors, I would like to ask I have a refugium with cheato growing, the tank is close to 1feet deep and I have a 10w LED Daylight running 24hrs. I am slowly seeing the cheato turning from Green to very light green. I am worry it will turn white and die off. My question, is the water too deep or I need a shallow water to run a refugium? Is my light strong enough to penetrate to the cheato? pls advise and appreciate. Thanks! Kelvin Lim A shallow tank is preferred, and i think your 10W LED is not bright enough for growth. I used to use PAR38 LED and the result is satisfactory. Quote 1000 Gallon Tank in the Hole http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/topic/120957-1000-gallon-3d-hole-in-the-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Use warm light whether you using T5 or LED. That is 6700 k. You need less then 10 watt(per led) to light up your sump and get it flourish. 3 to 5 watt per led is the best. Number of LED depend on your area of coverage Quote 6.5 * 2 * 2 + 3.75 * 1.5 *1.5,(Decomn on 14/9/08) 4*2*2 + 2.5*1.25*1.25 (Decomn on 1/8/09) 5*2*2 (Fully LED light system, 140 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 2.5*2*2(Fully LED Light System,96 3 watt SSC leds with 60 degree lens)(Decomm) 5*2.5*2(LED only) Eheim return 1 * pump 1 HP Daikin compressor with cooling coil 2 Jebao OW40, 1 ecotech MP40, 1X6085 Tunze wm, 1 CURVE 7 Skimmer 1 DIY 80 led control by Bluefish mini 1 radion XR30W G2, 2 Radion XR15G3 Sump area lite by 5 ft T5 , 6 * SSC 3 watt red LED for refugium 1 Full spectrum E27 led light 1 CR control by bubble count Start No Water Change since 1st Dec 2016 Add new 2.5x2x 1.5 ft [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 I use LED floodlights. Bright enough to temporarily blind anyone, good enough for refugium & not too expensive. http://www.solar.kamtexindustries.com/led-floodlights.html Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viceroy Posted August 8, 2012 Author Share Posted August 8, 2012 is it advisable to to use a air pump in the refugium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted August 9, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 9, 2012 Why would you need an air pump...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member MadScientist Posted August 10, 2012 SRC Member Share Posted August 10, 2012 Why would you need an air pump...? For ats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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