about lighting

Discussion in 'Reef Lighting' started by reefwisperer, Dec 30, 2008.

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  1. reefwisperer

    reefwisperer Feather Duster

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    do 60 w plant lights feed corals
     
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  2. ZachB

    ZachB Giant Squid

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    60 watt plant lights? Like Grow lights? Probably not - got a link or pictures?
     
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  3. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    plants lights are much more red and not the ideal temperature for corals. They may work, but they also feed nuisance algae. I wouldn't use them.
     
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