Refugium... what kind of lights?

[Jim Barry]

I am installing a 20 gallon refugium for my tank and I am not sure which kind of bulbs will maximize macro algae growth.

I was thinking of picking up a cheap 2' flourescent fixture from Rona.

Thanks


Jim

[Beermaster]

i have seen ppl using those work lights and just clip it on the side

I know over Dads Fuge we put 384w of power compacts over it

[Skimmerking]

Yes Barry any bulb that is lower then 5000K IMO. the 4300K and the 3400K bulbs from Rona or Home depot.


mike

[TRS]

I use 6700K or 7100K PC bulbs for good macroalgae growth.

[Beermaster]

So 20,000k bulbs are not a good thing?

[saltynuts]

lower k rateing is much better.6500k

[sumpfinfishe]

Hey Jim,

Why not pickup a Hagen Aqua Grow for freshwater, I think the K is around 6500 and for a 2 footer it's gotta be under $20