Joe Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 What light are you using to grow chaeto or other macro algae? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I'm using the Kessil h380. It's a beast and grows cheato until it fills my 24x24 area Joe and ErickS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Kessil H80. Joe and ErickS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Anyone using the Ai Prime Fuge? @Muttley000 @crimsonvice what made you go with this light over using a cheap par bulb or a cfl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakesweep Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I had this on my fuge: https://www.marinedepot.com/innovative-marine-auqa-gadget-chaetomax-2-in-1-9w-refugium-led I just totally removed my fuge though. It was too small and actually causing problems. Chaeto seemed to grow pretty quickly though. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Joe said: Anyone using the Ai Prime Fuge? @Muttley000 @crimsonvice what made you go with this light over using a cheap par bulb or a cfl? I was using a few cheap pink grow lights off of Amazon. The difference was legit enough for me to recommend it. Not exactly sure what the difference is, but there is a difference in growth. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 I had tons of problems with getting cheap grow bulbs that would last more than a few weeks. Tried regular LED grow flood lights form the big box store and got ok results. Hooked up the Kessil and it about killed my ATS! I have an AI fuge light new in the box I have t tied out yet Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 14, 2019 Author Share Posted September 14, 2019 Sounds like it is worth it to drop the money on the Kessil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muttley000 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Joe said: Sounds like it is worth it to drop the money on the Kessil. I think that depends on how big the chamber is going to be. If you have a 10" square for instance I think there are more economical options, but I do love the light! Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 I run the 380 as well on my 300 system. Great light. I use a cheap light over my 70 and it grows Chaeto all right but nothing compared to the 380. Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickS Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Currently cheap eBay led they grow Algea on my Scruber ok but worthless for macro. It’s time for an upgrade. Been doing research on the above mentioned h380 . Thought about an h80 just afraid it won’t be enough Joe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 10 hours ago, ErickS said: Currently cheap eBay led they grow Algea on my Scruber ok but worthless for macro. It’s time for an upgrade. Been doing research on the above mentioned h380 . Thought about an h80 just afraid it won’t be enough I think I’m going with the H80 as I don’t have a big space to grow out. ErickS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickS Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 7:55 AM, crimsonvice said: Kessil H80. How long have you had yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crimsonvice Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just now, ErickS said: How long have you had yours? 2 years. Maybe longer. ErickS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher Posted September 19, 2019 Share Posted September 19, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 8:13 AM, Joe said: Anyone using the Ai Prime Fuge? @Muttley000 @crimsonvice what made you go with this light over using a cheap par bulb or a cfl? I had just gotten one of these for a newer setup. I won’t have anything to compare it with, but I’ll try to snap a few weekly photos of growth with it. I bought it over the kessils as I found one unopened from someone online for a discount, plus I already had other Ai Primes and extra mounts. Joe and ErickS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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