Fuge Light?

[texmex]

I am looking into getting my fuge light and wanted to know the cheapest route I could go with this. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

[wkada]

I use a clip on socket fixture and a standard 6500K 90W compact fluorescent spotlight. You can throw away the metal reflector which comes with the fixture since the spotlight has an internal reflector. Total: less than 20 bucks. Got the idea from melevsreef website.

[jc]

I also buy the recommended bulb on melev's reef online. Is there a store locally that carries it? My cheato grows like crazy with that bulb.

[mharmon]

I looked on melevsreef.com, but could not find the bulb for sale there. Can anyone provide more detail on the bulb?

[jc]

He has a link to a bulb store.

[mharmon]

Thanks for your help. Here is the link to the page on the bulb:

http://www.melevsreef.com/fuge_bulb.html

[mariog]

I was looking for the same thing. I looked at the specs of the bulb from melevsreef and found a similar bulb on Lowe's website. http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=296879-371-60063&lpage=none

I am going to pick one up today.

[hobogato]

i use a $10 normal florescent 24" plant grow light from walmart. well, four of them - my fuge is 4' long :)

[millerdog]

I use a clip on socket fixture and a standard 6500K 90W compact fluorescent spotlight. You can throw away the metal reflector which comes with the fixture since the spotlight has an internal reflector. Total: less than 20 bucks. Got the idea from melevsreef website.

I did the same thing. Found the light and the fixture both at HD.

[azcummins]

My sump came with a current USA fixture and I just used the lights in there - one actinic, one daylight. Growth has been good, but not like in the link above.

[sampsonndelila]

i use a $10 normal florescent 24" plant grow light from walmart. well, four of them - my fuge is 4' long :)
ditto