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PufferLover999
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light for microalgae

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Is there any recommendations for a light for micro algae?
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Re: light for microalgae

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You mean macro algae, in a refugium? A curly PC bulb in a reflector lamp works fine.
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yea sorry about the spelling. thanks
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http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.j ... d=11248156


I use this! My macro algea/live rock section of my fuge is abou 10-12 gal .
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Re: light for microalgae

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No reason to spend $$$ on that bulb. The PCs we put in all our light fixtures at home, are fine.
You are getting sleepy... you only hear the sound of my voice... you must do water changes... water changes... water changes... water changes...

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