watson_barrett
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How much light (wattage) does macro need to survive?
obviously in addition to proper nutrients in water...
obviously in addition to proper nutrients in water...
lighting for macro
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Plantbrain
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I like about 4-5 w/gal of PC's at 30-40cm depth.
Having more is fine also.
Many get away with less, 2w/gal etc.
Depends on the species, want you want, the total biomass used, and also on the rate of growth/main tank loading rates of N and P etc(among other things).
Regards,
tom Barr
Having more is fine also.
Many get away with less, 2w/gal etc.
Depends on the species, want you want, the total biomass used, and also on the rate of growth/main tank loading rates of N and P etc(among other things).
Regards,
tom Barr
ScarabRa
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Re: lighting for macro
Ok are we talking for a Fuge, or the main tank? Thats a very important piece left out of your question.
If main tank Above is "desirable" (4 to 5 watts per gal). I have heard the minimum is approx 3watts per gal, but that is totally dependent on depth of tank.
Foir the Fuge, I believe u can get away with less wattage, plus U can use Hardware store Purchased Bulbs
Ok are we talking for a Fuge, or the main tank? Thats a very important piece left out of your question.
If main tank Above is "desirable" (4 to 5 watts per gal). I have heard the minimum is approx 3watts per gal, but that is totally dependent on depth of tank.
Foir the Fuge, I believe u can get away with less wattage, plus U can use Hardware store Purchased Bulbs
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