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07-15-2007, 06:00 PM
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 Removed Bio-balls and made natural refuge I just converted my 2nd chamber of my biocube into a natural fuge, I added about 2 lbs of LR rubble plus seeded with Copepod (the bag at my lfs called Reefpod). I removed the black paint in the back of the tank to allow natural light in, my question is.. to multiply my copes and mangroves do i need certain light? If so how much light will do? Can I use a incandecant freshwater fish light? Or a small LED? I also bought a big handfull of mangroves (they are leafy and have bubble pods on the tops look like caviar)?
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07-19-2007, 11:19 AM
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| Re: Removed Bio-balls and made natural refuge Yeah- you'll need some pretty good light for your mangroves... Just go buy 2 or so hardware lights from you're local Home Depot... These lights are cheap and work well- the link below gives you the idea... http://www.reefs.org/phpBB2/files/02...pright_141.jpg Just make sure you get no larger than 75w bulbs, <<<And Make Sure Bulbs Are Clear>>> this is very important because other bulbs wont cover certain light types that plants (water plants, or land plants) need to grow... Hope this helps- The whole setup shouldn't run you more than $25.00...
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07-19-2007, 11:24 AM
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| Re: Removed Bio-balls and made natural refuge I have a full spectrum light back there now.
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