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duke1231
01-20-2007, 03:18 PM
I know this macro is highly prolific, but what kind of lighting do I need? What kind of bulb?

Seahorsedreams
01-20-2007, 04:04 PM
I bet the info is in here somewhere :-)

http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/podcast-episodes/3257-intro-macroalgae-podcast-episode-86-a.html

duke1231
01-20-2007, 04:08 PM
lol I actually just heard that episode like 5 min. ago, but i really could hear or understand what the lady was saying.

wwest
01-20-2007, 04:56 PM
I use 65 watt 6500k PC and it seems to grow like a weed. There are alot of diferent people that use different types of lights but 65 works best for me.

duke1231
01-20-2007, 05:52 PM
cool thanks wwest. What about those clip on flourecent lamps? I have a small sump, only about 12 wide.

Rob
01-20-2007, 07:26 PM
actually there is alot in this one.
http://www.talkingreef.com/forums/podcast-episodes/1161-refugiums-podcast-episode-54-a.html

many people use the Lights of America 65w PC flood lights from home depot

duke1231
01-20-2007, 10:54 PM
are they cheap?

Rob
01-21-2007, 12:40 AM
yes, they are quite cheap
this is similiar to what you are looking for
The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_US/diy_main/pg_diy.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1665581820.1169354047@ @@@&BV_EngineID=ccihaddjmfljhegcgelceffdfgidgim.0&CNTTYPE=PROD_META&CNTKEY=misc/searchResults.jsp&MID=9876&N=2984+4233&pos=n12)

except they are 65w

keyozoxmfc
01-21-2007, 03:12 AM
well i just use that coralife fixture..thats i think a total of 18 watts. its about 30 bucks

duke1231
01-21-2007, 09:32 AM
Great thanks Rob, and Key :) I am going to home depot today to pick one up.

duke1231
01-21-2007, 02:39 PM
Hay key. I went and bought the same one you have, and it was much cheaper then the home depot flood light. I have my cheato in a 12g., sump, so I really didnt need all that flood light, plus I think it would have heated up my water. Thanks for the idea though Rob I appreciate it :)

keyozoxmfc
01-21-2007, 07:59 PM
yeah i dont know the real performance of it though because my fuge isnt in the best conditions like flow wise, but once i get my sump it will all be better

duke1231
01-21-2007, 10:20 PM
I bought that corlife light today 9" PC and put it on egg create. First I made a hole in the egg create. I only have a 12x12x20 sump for my 29gal. It works perfect.

iglowce
01-26-2007, 02:11 AM
any pix to share?

keyozoxmfc
01-26-2007, 03:14 AM
yeah i agree with ryan! id love to see some picture of your set up

duke1231
01-26-2007, 10:10 PM
yea I will take some in the morning and put them on. I have a point and shoot dig. So it's kinda crapy.

keyozoxmfc
01-27-2007, 03:36 AM
well i do too.. i found if youre taking corals or in the tank, i like to use macro mode..

duke1231
01-27-2007, 04:01 PM
I don't have that on this camera thats how crappy it is lol

keyozoxmfc
01-27-2007, 05:22 PM
hahah ohh what kinda camera is it?

duke1231
01-27-2007, 07:40 PM
It is a Nikon coolpix3200

keyozoxmfc
01-27-2007, 10:51 PM
i think it does have a macro mode . i searched it on yahoo images and it showed a picture of the camera and i see a macro mode. isnt it the little flower button?

PSH
01-28-2007, 08:46 AM
duke1231, I just looked up your camera and it does have a macro mode. Check the camera for a button with a picture of a flower on it. Should help with the closeups.

duke1231
01-28-2007, 09:54 AM
OH SWEET!! I can tell my wife that her camera isnt that crappy after all YEA!!!!!!!Thanks guys good research as you can see I am too lazy lol

duke1231
01-28-2007, 10:07 AM
I have taken a pic of my tank with actinics on and pics of the sump. I have to go to go run some erins for the wife, the honey do list thing, but when I get back and the daylights are on in the tank I will take some close ups and post them.

JeffDubya
02-03-2007, 05:19 AM
About cheato...

My fuge is really starting to fill up and I am thinking it's about time to rip some of this out and sell / give away / throw away, whatever.

Is there a way to know when the fuge is getting too full? And...what is the best way to rinse out the pods?

keyozoxmfc
02-03-2007, 06:32 PM
how about those pics duke 1231??

duke1231
02-04-2007, 03:35 PM
lol well figured out the macro thing now my memory card slot on my computer isnt working so I think I might have fried the memory card I have to buy a new one real soon. I am sorry I will get it to you.