10 gal sump need lighting help

[brian242pa]

Alright well i have a 10 gal sump now with some macro algea. im possative i dont hav enough light for i becasue its like a 10wat or sometin and it doesnt even come close to any of my standerds D: should i use a 65 watt 2700k warm white heres a link Amazon.com: 65 Watt - CFL - 325 W Equal - 2700K Warm White - CRI 80 - 55 Lumens per Watt - 15 Month Warranty - Energy Miser 665: Home Improvement just hav no idea wat light to use for macro algea leave any responnces i rlly need some help with this 1

 

[abdhalim2]

hey there...i also using that type of bulb for my algae....but mine is only 24W...anyway, can i know what type of algae..?? mine is chaeto algae....

 

[mr_X]

that's fine, but i would look for something that is about 5000-6500k.

 

[cmor1701d]

Aany grow light should suffice. They are usually in the 5k - 6.5k range. 18 - 24 watt.

 

[brian242pa]

can u guys leave me a link for a good light and the type of mcro algea is unknown but seems to work in my over flow box atm it hitchked but its great

 

[mr_X]

Compact Fluorescent CFL 23W 120V 6500K Spiral Shaped Light Bulb, Replaces 100w Incandescent - 23W 120V Spiral Shaped Light Bulb

 

[brian242pa]

ty and ur sure this is good enough?

 

[mr_X]

good enough to grow algae? yup. i'm sure.

 

[brian242pa]