Light for fuge.

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  1. lightningfront

    lightningfront Spaghetti Worm

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    I'm stting up a 125 gallon tank and I have a 29 gallon tank that is going under the stand for a fuge. It has a standard 20W NO flourescent tube for a light. Will that be enough light to grow cheato, or do I need to look into another option?
     
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  2. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    should be fine

    a lot of people use those clamp on lights with the 6500k bulbs
     
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  3. pgreef

    pgreef Fire Goby

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    I use the clamp on w/6500K bulb too. I think you'll be fine. If it doesn't work you can try the clamp on option for cheap.
     
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  4. Dsilowka3

    Dsilowka3 Fire Worm

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    Yeah, should be fine, but the more light the faster and healthier your chaeto will grow and the more nutrient export you will have. I spent ~30 bucks for two clamp lights with two 6500k 65W fluorescents from home depot. im growing flame algae, shaving brush plant, and Chaeto with amazing results.
     
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