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basssnake · 10/03/2008, 01:37 AM

I am wanting to know how much light is needed for chaeto algae. Type of light, watts, and how many hours per day(or does it need to be 24 hrs?). Same question on red mangroves. Right now i have a CFL flood light on them. I think it is equal to 150 watt( it is a 26 watt cfl bulb). Please inform me on all this. I do have other light fixtures such as a 130 watt power compact, a extra 150 watt metal halide pendant. I just don't want to waste more electricity than necessary for the refugium. Thanks in advance for any help......

10/03/2008, 01:37 AM	#1
basssnake Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 838	How much light for chaeto algae and red mangroves and run for 24 hrs? I am wanting to know how much light is needed for chaeto algae. Type of light, watts, and how many hours per day(or does it need to be 24 hrs?). Same question on red mangroves. Right now i have a CFL flood light on them. I think it is equal to 150 watt( it is a 26 watt cfl bulb). Please inform me on all this. I do have other light fixtures such as a 130 watt power compact, a extra 150 watt metal halide pendant. I just don't want to waste more electricity than necessary for the refugium. Thanks in advance for any help......