Refugium light question. Please help!

[dchen1986]

I am building a small refugium in my sump under the main tank. I just went to HD to find any 6500K range light and couldn?t find any. Can I use a regular fluorescent light? If not, what kind of light and fixture I should use and where can I purchase them?
Thanks.
Duan

 

[JWeb]

Duan, if you are inclined to "Do It Yourself", I've used this kit from hellolights.com for the light above my sump:

13W Compact Fluorescent Kit

Some others may have some easier, more direct solutions, though.

 

[denvig]

This is the light your looking for
http://216.235.242.50/forums/showthread.php?t=1840&highlight=fuge+lighting

http://www.lightsofamerica.com/floods.htm

 

[Mini4x]

Also try..

http://www.1000bulbs.com/category.php?category=393

I use some of these over my FW plant tank 6500k ones.

And something like this?
http://wardsci.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_364168_A_Clamp+Lamp+with+Reflector

It's cheep, but if it's hidden..

 

[dchen1986]

I just went to HD again. I got a 6500K energy save 19w=75w daylight for $8 and a reflactor for $5. The light and reflector are similar to the links Mini4X provided.
Let's see how things go.
Thank you everyone.
It's really helpful.
Duan