Post by fermentedhiker on Mar 25, 2017 6:59:46 GMT -5
So the build I'm currently working on has ended up with a fairly narrow fuge section(cube sump) approx 19.5x6. I'm trying to figure out the best way to light it for chaeto.
Because of the long and narrow nature it seems like it would require two pendants for proper coverage. Two Pendants seem like it would have a lot of light spill.
Option1 two clamp lamps with CFL
Option2 two clamp/hanging lamp with Par30/38 bulbs standard HD type or growlight(red/blue)
Option3 Two Kessil H150
Option4 Finnex planted plus 20" low wattage but it's close to the surface mounting may compensate somewhat, not splash proof though
Option5 Current Plus freshwater 18-24"
Option6 Outdoor RAB style 70Watt HPS
Option7 2 JBJ nano glo(not sure if it's enough light but would save a lot of space and heat.
I'm leaning away from the CFL solution from a heat standpoint as well as the HPS option for the same reason. I would like minimum heat and power consumption, but it needs to be strong enough to do the job.
Because of the long and narrow nature it seems like it would require two pendants for proper coverage. Two Pendants seem like it would have a lot of light spill.
Option1 two clamp lamps with CFL
Option2 two clamp/hanging lamp with Par30/38 bulbs standard HD type or growlight(red/blue)
Option3 Two Kessil H150
Option4 Finnex planted plus 20" low wattage but it's close to the surface mounting may compensate somewhat, not splash proof though
Option5 Current Plus freshwater 18-24"
Option6 Outdoor RAB style 70Watt HPS
Option7 2 JBJ nano glo(not sure if it's enough light but would save a lot of space and heat.
I'm leaning away from the CFL solution from a heat standpoint as well as the HPS option for the same reason. I would like minimum heat and power consumption, but it needs to be strong enough to do the job.
