are these enough to grow gracilaria?

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i have T-8 lighting and i was wondering if they would be enough to grow the macro algae gracilaria. it is 36 watts total. i have one blue and one pinkish bulb. what color bulb should i get, where should i get it, and will it be enough for it to grow gracilaria? heres a pic to help
     

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    It would be better with both as the pink grow light. Should be able to find the bulbs at Petsmart or Petco or your LFS. Might be enough for gracilaria, but they do better under bright light, think T5HO.
     
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    ive got halides over my 29 gal so i could grow it in there. im wanting this in my leaf fish tank though. so i need a grow light? maybe 5500K then?
     
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