Good refugium light under $150?

[becky46]

Hi all, looking for any recommendations for a refugium light. Tunze Eco Chic looks interesting.

Also, any thoughts on this?

 

[argiBK]

The $28 socket LED bulbs from Amazon work great. I have one growing a Xenia garden in my fuge. I use it with a smart plug that’s on a timer.

 

[becky46]

The $28 socket LED bulbs from Amazon work great. I have one growing a Xenia garden in my fuge. I use it with a smart plug that’s on a timer.

Thanks - do you have a link?

 

[Pistondog]

Happy with this.
Waterproof 100W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum, New Technology COB LED Grow Light, Natural Heat Dissipation Without Noise, Suitable for Plants All Growing Stage Indoor or Outdoor. https://a.co/d/ioJXoNH

 

[argiBK]

Thanks - do you have a link?

It’ $30 now, I believe they have several different spectrums.

 

[MoshJosh]

My fluval planted nano works great, but so do my $30 LEDs from the fish store with a Kasa Wifi Smartplug

 

[dschuffert]

The Neptune GROW has worked well for me.

GRO Refugium Light with Flat Tank Mount Bracket - Neptune Systems

The Neptune Systems GRO is a specialized, 20W LED light designed to grow many types of common macroalgaes (i.e. Chaetomorpha) using a specialized light spectrum which maximizes photosynthesis. This unit includes a Flat Bracket Mount which clamps to a flat edge such as the edge of your sump or...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Mikedawg]

Hi all, looking for any recommendations for a refugium light. Tunze Eco Chic looks interesting.

Also, any thoughts on this?

+1 on Tunze -correct spectrum, water proof, slim design

 

[dedragon]

Happy with this.
Waterproof 100W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum, New Technology COB LED Grow Light, Natural Heat Dissipation Without Noise, Suitable for Plants All Growing Stage Indoor or Outdoor. https://a.co/d/ioJXoNH

These are great just need to mitigate light spill as they have a wide lens, I use this as well

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

My experience with this one was/has been good.

ACKE LED Grow Lights Full Spectrum,Plant Lights，Growing Lamps 12W for Indoor Plants,Hydropoincs https://a.co/d/778LeaO

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Hi all, looking for any recommendations for a refugium light. Tunze Eco Chic looks interesting.

Also, any thoughts on this?

The tunze ones are legit, IMHO but pricey. I have a friend who swears by it!

 

[flashsmith]

I have a lightly used Neptune Gro I may part with soon...

 

[Pistondog]

These are great just need to mitigate light spill as they have a wide lens, I use this as well

I mounted this light on 1/2" pvc outriggers and set it on the tank/fuge

 

[Kfactor]

h80

 

[RealFish]

Happy with this.
Waterproof 100W LED Grow Light Full Spectrum, New Technology COB LED Grow Light, Natural Heat Dissipation Without Noise, Suitable for Plants All Growing Stage Indoor or Outdoor. https://a.co/d/ioJXoNH

I'll second this one. Only had it on my fuge for a few weeks and Cheato is growing like crazy. It does spill over quite a bit. I also use one of the bluetooth plugs to control it.

 

[vpierce3]

I bought the Tunze and love it. Waterproof, small, and can put it so it shines up onto the bottom of the cheato. That way the light doesn’t bleed over to other areas in the tank causing unwanted algae growth.

 

[Lavey29]

Neptune gro for the chaeto win

 

[benmed]

These are great just need to mitigate light spill as they have a wide lens, I use this as well

I use this black plexiglass acrylic to block out all the light around my refugium. Easy to set up and spot welded it with a couple drops of super glue so it’s easy to remove. Works great!

Zuvas Black Plexiglass Sheet...

 

[Gtinnel]

I'll second this one. Only had it on my fuge for a few weeks and Cheato is growing like crazy. It does spill over quite a bit. I also use one of the bluetooth plugs to control it.

I will third the cfgrow light. I have had the 100w version for a few years and never has a single issue with it. It’s grown chaeto well for me.

 

[OrlandoAIOReef]

My experience with this one was/has been good.

ACKE LED Grow Lights Full Spectrum,Plant Lights，Growing Lamps 12W for Indoor Plants,Hydropoincs https://a.co/d/778LeaO

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Which would be better for a cpr hob refugium? This, the 100w or the tunze? I can’t make up my mind lol