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08/22/2009, 09:18 AM
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Sump/Refug Setup
I've got a 55g sump/refug that I was thinking about using to grow some chaeto or other macroalgae. What wattage light do I need and what macroalgae do you recommend? Are there some types that my tangs would eat? Thanks.
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08/22/2009, 09:29 AM
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Use Chaetomorpha and any good daylight type bulb. About 100 watts is fine. Here is a good diagram on sump design in an ongoing thread.
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08/22/2009, 10:58 AM
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08/22/2009, 11:00 AM
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Maxi Mini
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less wattage and just as much light.
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08/22/2009, 05:25 PM
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Excellent. Thanks. I was concerned that I would need some sort of fancy T5 unit or something. So, if Home Depot works for $7-$10, great!!
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08/22/2009, 06:16 PM
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+1 on the Home Depot bulb, my cheato grows great under it.
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