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Old 01-11-2007, 10:15 AM   #1
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I need a brighter light for my refugium! help please


A few other members suggested a couple 5100k flouresents I have a 56 gallon refugium....Right now I have a 20" t-5 and my cheatomorpha isn't growing...I checked lowes here local no good?????

any good recommendations????

and where can I get it from?
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Old 01-11-2007, 10:19 AM   #2
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Limited algae growth is actually a good thing. You should be getting something with even that little light.

Home Depot has 65w fluorex lights that put out a lot of light for their wattage. They sell for around $50 depending on the model.
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Old 01-11-2007, 01:15 PM   #3
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I ordered 2 flouresent bulbs off line for 10.98 per bulb...they are 5100k
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