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cheato
I know this macro is highly prolific, but what kind of lighting do I need? What kind of bulb?
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I bet the info is in here somewhere :-)
Intro To MacroAlgae - Podcast Episode 86
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lol I actually just heard that episode like 5 min. ago, but i really could hear or understand what the lady was saying.
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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.
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cool thanks wwest. What about those clip on flourecent lamps? I have a small
sump , only about 12 wide.
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actually there is alot in this one.
Refugiums - Podcast Episode 54
many people use the Lights of America 65w
PC flood lights from home depot
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are they cheap?
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yes, they are quite cheap
this is similiar to what you are looking for
The Home Depot
except they are 65w
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well i just use that coralife fixture..thats i think a total of 18 watts. its about 30 bucks
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Great thanks Rob, and Key
I am going to home depot today to pick one up.
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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
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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
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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.
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any pix to share?
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yeah i agree with ryan! id love to see some picture of your set up
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yea I will take some in the morning and put them on. I have a point and shoot dig. So it's kinda crapy.
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well i do too.. i found if youre taking corals or in the tank, i like to use macro mode..
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I don't have that on this camera thats how crappy it is
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I am going to home depot today to pick one up.
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