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Old 04-12-2012, 01:57 AM   #1
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Hi bro /sis ,

What is the best lighting to grow algae ?

Wattage or power ?

My 4footer tank .
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Old 05-12-2012, 09:27 PM   #2
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3wpg should be enough to grow green water and BBA
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Old 05-12-2012, 11:25 PM   #3
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3wpg should be enough to grow green water and BBA
Simi is 3 WPG ? Ps newbie ...
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WPG Watts per Gallon (aquarium lighting)
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Got it , thanks boss .
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just blast light and CO2...
havent heard of anyone not able to have algae when lights and CO2 are blasted leh...
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Old 14-12-2012, 10:07 AM   #7
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why u wanna glow algae? many people hate algae...
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Old 14-12-2012, 04:39 PM   #8
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or on your light 24/7
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sunlight. What type of algae you try to grow?
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why u wanna glow algae? many people hate algae...
I trying to keep my dw outdoor so rain and shine in a 321 tub . Once the dw With algea i will move inside to my tank .

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sunlight. What type of algae you try to grow?
Green green 1 . Lol


Btw what is best liquid add to grow algea ?
I saw too many brand or different type .

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