is there a good t8 bulb for red algae etc?

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  1. coyle

    coyle Bristle Worm

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    I'm eventually going to build a custom setup but in the meantime am trying to use my preexisting supplies which consist of an ordinary 18" flourescent hood light. I don't have to grow plants in the display since I have a fuge going but if there's anything that would handle even the red algae gracilaria I'd buy it. I think it has an aqua glo or something bluish.
     
    coyle, Mar 4, 2010
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Hi coyle

    Sylvannia make a tube called GroLux which is 15 watt x 18 inch T8 tube
    these are supplied as a plant growing tubes
    not sure if you can find them where you are though?

    Steve
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    GE might have a few bulbs in the 5000k to 6500k range.
     
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