Macro Algae lighting

Discussion in 'Refugium' started by oside, Aug 31, 2004.

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  1. oside

    oside Astrea Snail

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    I picked up 2 lights from Home Depot ($18 ea). I am thinking that they will work well for lighting the macro algae.
    refugium lights Click on the "specifications" & look up 9265 -

    Is 65 watts ea (claims to be same as 500 watts incandescent) @ 6500K, 84 CRI, 8,900 lumens / 4500 photopic lumens going to work for this application?

    There will be 2 of these lights 12" above the surface with 10" water depth. As of right now the cheato looks like a good sponge.

    Matt B
     
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  2. Craig Manoukian

    Craig Manoukian Giant Squid

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    Holy catfish Batman! That is plenty of light for your refugium. I have an 18 watt day glow and evwerything is fine.
     
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  3. oside

    oside Astrea Snail

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    So I guess that's overkill...they don't really seem that brite when they're on. Well, they were inexpensive, I can use just one if that will work - thanks for the reply.
    Matt B
     
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