macroalgae

[Konrade]

What are the minimum lighting requirements for growing macroalgae? I plan on keeping a ten gallon fuge used specifically for growing macroalgae and for culturing pods. Suggestions?

[melosu58]

I dont know but I have a 96 watt compact florecent that works well in my sump

[i have crabs]

i have a 13w pc from a razzle dazzle tank works but not strong enough for any thing bigger than 5 or 10g worth of space

[Konrade]

OK thanks, do you think that I could use a NO fluorescent?

[seaham358]

I had good success with NO on my 20 fuge. I ran 2 20 watt NO units with old bulbs and it grew well. Try it and see it wont hurt anything if it does not grow well. If it starts to die off get another light..

[Konrade]

Ok thanks. I will give it a try