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Old 10-05-2007, 12:38 PM
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i resently bought a hang on refugium for my 55 gal tank. im wondering if u guys know if a 15 watt bulb would work or do i need something stronger? - thanks
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That will suffice. You only need light for the algae.
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Default Re: how strong does ur refugium light need to be?

you can go to home depot, lowes, walmart, target...etc, and get 75w growlights for 9.99. I have 2 over my fuge, and it is enough to support shrooms and colony polyps.
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That will suffice. You only need light for the algae.
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