Lights of America :::Fuge lights

[buddyboy]

To all those who are currently using the LOA compact flourescent 65 watt on their refugium, do you use the glass shielding covering the tubing or do u take it off. I'm not sure if is reducing the amount of light needed to grow caulerpa... thanks

 

[bang guy]

I did not. I don't believe the unit could handle the humidity that would be going through it without the shield. It's pretty thin.

 

[buddyboy]

thanks guys

 

[reefnut]

I've been looking for a good fuge light, where could I find the type you are refering to? Can someone email me twillard@allwest.net
Thanks,

 

[reefnut]

Is this the one? It has to be... Model #9266
Thanks

 

[suver569]

Question about that light... I have 2 on my tank now (Had to skimp on lighting because of a sudden cash flow issue.) It's plenty bright and all, but I'm not sure about the spectrum. Anyone got any info on the bulbs they use?
BTW, I just ordered a workhorse 7 ballast so an upgrade is in the works now.
These fixtures/bulbs work good for ref's then?

 

[suver569]

Hmm... so as far as it being a "PC" light... can it be considered that?

 

[shanev]

It is a PC light and as stated its 6500K.

 

[bang guy]

I've never seen the spectral output graph. The CRI is 6500K though. i have a feeling there's not much blue and not much red but I really don't know for sure.