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Unread 04/11/2012, 01:55 PM   #1
wendy32693
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What kind of light for 10g macro tank?

I have a 10g dwarf seahorse/ macro tank but the lights i have now definitely need to be upgraded. But i have no idea what kind of light would be good for a 10g for macros. Any suggestions and help would be great. Would like to keep the price under $80 for the lights....Thanks


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Unread 04/14/2012, 12:10 AM   #2
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No suggestions?


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Unread 04/14/2012, 08:38 AM   #3
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what are you currently using for lighting?
also, what macro are you growing/
i would think inexpensive compact florescent would work for a 10 gal.


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Unread 04/29/2012, 11:59 AM   #4
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I have the 36w current USA fixture on my 10g macro tank and it works really well! I can send you a pic of you'd like to get some ideas.


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Unread 04/29/2012, 12:47 PM   #5
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2 tube T5NO would work and they're under $40 for 10g sized. As said above even a CFL would probably do the job.


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Unread 04/29/2012, 01:59 PM   #6
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I failed to mention that the fixture I'm using is T5. Depending on what macros you want would determine either pc, t5 or even LEDs.


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Unread 05/07/2012, 01:31 PM   #7
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Im currently used two 18 watt NO flouresent over a 20 gallon tall macro refugium. One bulb is a hagen 6500k and the other is a zoo med actinic.
i currently have what i believe to be a species of halymenia, some green gracilaria, and a small wad of chaeto. The growth is very slow, to non-excistant. Especially for the chaeto which is at the bottom, and sort of nestled under a rock ledge.
i am definitely going to stronger lighting before i get my much anticipated, bottom dwelling seagrasses.

Im thinging about going LED this time around since i can DIY a fixture for about the same price as replacing my NO flourescent bulbs.


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