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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Alexandria, LA
Posts: 104
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Refugium lighting
Are two 20 watt RO flourescent lamps too much for a 20 gal 'fuge? I would not think so, but there is a buildup of red algae attaching itself to the caulpera despite reducing the photoperiod from 24/7 to 18/6.
Should I decrease the photoperiod further, say 16/8? I do not want to spur the caulpera into going sexual. I don't think one 20 watt lamp will be enough. What is the normal watts per gal range for 'fuge lighting? |
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Governor
Join Date: May 2000
Location: tempe,AZ
Posts: 1,114
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You will grow all kinds of different algeas in the refugium and red is no big deal let it go.
I wont run calurpa in my refugiums anymore after having go sexual 2 different time. |
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Alexandria, LA
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Tenant
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Monroe, Louisiana
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sorry for my spelling "cheata morpheia" works great
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Governor
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: colorado
Posts: 1,207
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What I have found to work best for me is 12on-12off in a reverse lighting period. My refugium lights come on when the main tank lights go off. The actinics are still burning for another hour or so . There is alittle overlap in the morning also . Two watts per gallon is OK for a refugium and I have found that my Caulerpa does not give me any problem if I keep it pruned well.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Alexandria, LA
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Governor
Join Date: May 2000
Location: tempe,AZ
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Inland Aquatics carries alot of this stuff. |
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Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Alexandria, LA
Posts: 104
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Thanks, tendar!!!
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Governor
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: colorado
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