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Unread 08/13/2011, 05:21 PM   #1
LinkinReef
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LED bulbs for macroalgae?

I saw at the hardware store a couple of LED bulbs that mentioned they had a 5000k(or 6000k) kelvin grade that said it was like natural sunlight and got me thinking, maybe it works the same as the other bulbs but less energy? I would like to run my fuge 24/7

I was thinking of either of these two:

http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-...atalogId=10053

http://www.homedepot.com/Electrical-...atalogId=10053


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Unread 08/13/2011, 07:41 PM   #2
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Rapidled DIY overkill. The growbulbs are prolly just fine


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