Question reguarding Macro algae Lighting

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  1. Dobrzemetal

    Dobrzemetal Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I was thinking of trying to put some macro algae in my sump, I allready have a clip on desk light down there so I was thinking of putting a 40 watt grow bulb in it. Will that work?
     
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  2. bigdaddyreefer

    bigdaddyreefer Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Should be fine.
     
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  3. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    That is what I use a 40 w but will be going a little higher in wattage soon. So you will be fine with that.
     
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  4. Dobrzemetal

    Dobrzemetal Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    nice, thanks. So what kind do you guys recommend? this is going in my sump so I dont have much room, this is what im working with. The only problem I can see is it getting out of control and growing into the intake of the pump and the protein skimmer
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  5. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    You will have to keep an eye on it and trim it back some.
     
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  6. Dobrzemetal

    Dobrzemetal Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Nice, well I have one more question; what kind of macro alage do you recommend?
     
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  7. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    I have mangroves, cheato and sea lettuce in my fuge.
     
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  8. bwalker9801

    bwalker9801 Zoanthid

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    chaeto
     
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  9. the fisherman

    the fisherman Vlamingii Tang

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    Get yourself a ball of cheato.
     
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  10. JayTropical

    JayTropical Purple Spiny Lobster

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    +1 most effective at nitrate removal with low maintenance.
     
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