I've seen so many sites saying LEDs grow macro really well. They sell some light with a$ range of 30+ and up. I have been growing macro from the start, tried both and love my compact cfl from lowes. I'm using the daylight color so 6500k. Works great and a 3 pack runs less than some led bulb. So fellow reefers if you grow macro, what do you use?
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If you grow macro algae what's your lighting
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I use a CF bulb as well. Used a work box and ceramic light socket wired with a cut off extension cord. It's been working really well so far. I have also been looking at the LED bulbs specifically for growing macro but I can't say I'm totally sold yet. I would also like to hear options from those who have used them.
Im running some random 6500k T5 freshwater bulb on my refug. I had it from my freshwater tank so decided to move it over. Was planning on upgrading it, but my Cheato is growing out of control I run it for 10 hours a day. Growing macro algae doesn't need high quality lighting like leds. IMO
We had an old fixture from our HOB days and run that with this bulb:
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquafuge-replacement-daylight-bulb.html
http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/aquafuge-replacement-daylight-bulb.html
One of these and a cheap clip on fixture
I also had great success with an incandescent grow light bulb from home cheapo.
the only one i see on amazon is 5000k, or is that okay?
+1 I use the same one with really good growing.
One of these and a cheap clip on fixture
I also had great success with an incandescent grow light bulb from home cheapo.
I've been using this bulb for a good year now in one of those Home Depot clamp on work lights. it is awesome at growing Chaeto.